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Brad Paisley Performs 'Behind the Clouds' at Disney Parks Christmas Parade

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 18:30:29 +0000

It was a country Christmas, as Brad Paisley performed 'Behind the Clouds' at the annual Disney Parks Christmas parade. Paisley fans were able to invite the country superstar into their homes for the holiday, even if only for a few fleeting moments. The performance aired this morning (Dec. 25) but it was pre-taped a few weeks ago.

Miranda Lambert Reveals How She and Blake Shelton Love to Celebrate Christmas

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 19:20:29 +0000

Christmas is something Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton look forward to -- and not just because everyone and their mother happily anticipates the holidays in light of cookies and eggnog, or that you get to tear open expertly wrapped gifts. The couple is so busy with their respective burgeoning careers that they view the holiday season as time to slow down and reconnect with one another. As it turns out, Shelton is also a big decorator. Who knew?

Blake Shelton Designs Special Christmas Gift for Miranda Lambert

Megan Pacella — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 13:00:01 +0000

Blake Shelton isn't the kind of guy who goes to the mall to buy his wife a few sweaters for Christmas. Instead, the popular country crooner tuned in to his creative energies to design a piece of jewelry that will appeal to Miranda Lambert's animal-loving side.

Lady Antebellum's 'Silent Night (Lord of My Life)' Is iTunes Free Single of the Week

Billy Dukes — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 18:00:51 +0000

One of the more unique cuts from Lady Antebellum's 'On This Winter's Night' album has been made available for free on iTunes. 'Silent Night (Lord of My Life)' is the single of the week, meaning fans can grab it at no charge until Christmas.

Keith Urban Turns in Unique Version of 'Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas' on 'CMA Country Christmas'

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 04:14:38 +0000

Before Keith Urban took the stage to perform a unique version of ‘Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas’ on ABC’s Dec. 20 broadcast of ‘CMA Country Christmas,’ he spoke a little bit about what Christmas is like in the female-dominated Urban-Kidman household. “The girls are anxious to get to the tree and presents, and the [...]

Make The Fantasy Of Lights A Holiday Tradition

Dave Diamond — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 15:23:11 +0000

There are approximately 20,000 lights illuminating 34 Christmas scenes and nearly 200,000 visitors enjoy the MSU-Burns Fantasy of Lights each year.

14 Adorable Dogs Dressed Like Reindeer

Cameron Simcik — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 20:51:54 +0000

Aww man! We’ve been sucked in again. It’s another edition of animals in costumes, but we swear it’s way worth your time. Why? Well, because there are few things more adorable than dressing up our dogs and cats in holiday garb and showing them off on the Web. We’re positive they love it! (Maybe.) After [...]

10 Christmas Fails to Get You Through the Holidays

Cameron Simcik — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 15:20:16 +0000

Attention everyone: we now officially have T-minus eight days until Christmas, and preparation time is running out faster than we can shove holiday cookies in our mouths. We still have to buy last-minute presents, dig out those stockings from the back of our closets and make time for that awful office party.

Why Doesn't Eggnog Make Us Sick?

Jackie Mancini — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 15:00:59 +0000

This popular holiday drink is traditionally made by combining raw eggs, rum and dairy and leaving it all in the fridge for up to six weeks. We basically drink our weight in the stuff every December — how on earth have we managed to avoid being sick all this time? Like all happy endings, once [...]

10 Things You Didn't Know About 'A Christmas Story'

TheFW Staff — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 19:54:26 +0000

Director Bob Clark’s classic holiday comedy has a distinction that few family movies can claim: Most people don’t mind watching it over and over again. That’s probably why TBS airs ‘A Christmas Story,’ the movie based on the works of humorist Jean Shepherd, for 24 straight hours on Christmas Day. Parents love watching Flick get [...]

10 Adorable Reactions on Christmas Morning

Cameron Simcik — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 16:04:21 +0000

On Christmas morning, there's nothing worse than getting a bad reaction to one of your presents. This is especially prevalent among the younger crowd, particularly those under age 12. Why? Well, the kiddos don't necessarily have an understanding of faking appreciation and re-gifting later, so it just comes off as bratty behavior.

Jimmy Kimmel Gets the Real Story of Christmas From Kids

Cameron Simcik — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 18:55:57 +0000

With the Christmas countdown officially at 11 days, we can hardly contain our excitement for presents and Santa and grandma’s awesome cookies. All this holiday hype has got us thinking, though: Do you honestly know the true story of Christmas? We’re talking about the history behind the holiday and what all the festivities mean. We’re [...]

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Dave Diamond — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 11:00:57 +0000

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Mistletoe Prank Makes Everybody Make Out

Emerald Catron — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 23:37:24 +0000

Here's a little video to get you into the spirit of Christmas, if you're kind of trampy. Nate, Caitlin and Stuart set up shop on the campus of Brigham Young University to trick as many people as possible into kissing them by using a sprig of renegade mistletoe that drops down at a moment's notice. They are braver than we -- the whole time we watched this all we could think was "Herpes! Herpes! Herpes alert!"

15 Horses Who Are So Ready For Christmas

Cameron Simcik — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 20:45:20 +0000

If there’s one thing you need to know about us here at TheFW, it’s that we love to find any excuse to dress up animals. This is especially true during the holiday season, because festive puppies and cats are like, the best things ever. So far this year, we’ve been huge fans of reindeer cats and Santa [...]

10 Extreme Christmas Trees

Carl Pettit — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 14:47:53 +0000

Most people are familiar with the massive, and very impressive, Christmas tree that graces New York City’s Rockefeller Center every year. This tree has come to symbolize the holiday season for millions of people, and is something of national icon, appearing as a backdrop in countless movies and television specials. While New York’s tree is [...]

10 Heartwarming Holiday Soldier Homecomings

Cameron Simcik — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 22:01:01 +0000

The Christmas season is the happiest time of year. We get to spend extra time with our family and friends, and there are endless supplies of cookies. While these few weeks are filled with tons of cheer, it's also the sappiest time of year, especially in the good ol' USA. It's the ideal time for overseas military men to surprise their loved ones, and of course, create tearjerker alert YouTube videos of it all.

The 10 Craziest Christmas-Themed Video Games

Donald Deane — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 17:38:54 +0000

Christmas-themed video games might seem like the best way for developers to cash in on the holiday season, but there's a conspicuous lack of these titles on the market. Believe it or not, this is a good thing, because the vast majority of Christmas games to date have been pretty bad and, what's more, inexplicably weird.

10 Weird Christmas Finds on Pinterest

Cameron Simcik — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 15:37:15 +0000

With all the time we spend on Pinterest, it's no wonder we've come across so much quirky and awesome stuff. Half our holiday gift and decorating ideas come from the site alone! Want to check out Disney/Star Wars mash-up art or a cheeseburger dress? They've got you covered. Not surprisingly, the site also has a whole slew of questionable holiday products you can pin and repin, like a pickle ornament or a creepy spandex reindeer costume.

How to Make a Quick and Delicious Holiday Appetizer

Townsquare Media | Wichita Falls — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 19:04:09 +0000

The holidays are all about spending time with loved ones. With so many big holiday meals to plan and prepare, you may be looking for ways to save time in the kitchen. Luckily, there are plenty of easy strategies and recipes that can help. The key is to simplify your holiday menu by planning to [...]