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On AlterNet: holidays

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "holidays"

Shocking Santa Investigation: Jolly Elf Or Major Douchebag?!?

Shocking Santa Investigation: Jolly Elf Or Major Douchebag?!?

Christy Hardin Smith, Firedoglake AlterNet: Video. December 25, 2008.
Think Santa's just a jolly old elf who brings great gifts and cheer? Think again. (Happy Holidays!)

I'll Be Home For Christmas: Traveling With Our Troops

I'll Be Home For Christmas: Traveling With Our Troops

Mike Ragogna, Huffington Post. December 25, 2008.
On planes that pinballed from airport to airport in bad weather, soldiers and civilians got to know each other.

'Santa Will Take You to Hell': The Battle Over Christmas Really Heats Up

'Santa Will Take You to Hell': The Battle Over Christmas Really Heats Up

PZ Myers, Pharyngula AlterNet: PEEK. December 12, 2008.
The skirmish over Christmas in Washington state just gets funnier every day.

10 Reasons Why It's Awesome To Be Single During the Holiday Season

10 Reasons Why It's Awesome To Be Single During the Holiday Season

Simcha, The Frisky. December 10, 2008.
Less family, more booze -- the best way to celebrate the holidays.

Just in Time for the Holidays: Obama's Shopping Advice for Nervous Consumers

Just in Time for the Holidays: Obama's Shopping Advice for Nervous Consumers

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly AlterNet: PEEK. November 27, 2008.
The president-elect doesn't want to discourage people from spending money right now. He also doesn't want to look like Bush.

Bill O'Reilly Defeated: Surrenders to the 'War on Christmas'

Bill O'Reilly Defeated: Surrenders to the 'War on Christmas'

Satyam Khanna, Think Progress AlterNet: PEEK. November 19, 2008.
Bill O'Reilly isn't practicing what he preaches.

Why Not a War on New Year's?

Why Not a War on New Year's?

Amanda Marcotte, Pandagon AlterNet: PEEK. December 31, 2007.
There are a number of reasons they should try to wipe this day off the calendar.

Middle Age + Holidays: A Lethal Combination?

Middle Age + Holidays: A Lethal Combination?

Kathy Kastan, Huffington Post. December 19, 2007.
Suicide rates are alarmingly high among middle-aged Americans, and the holiday season often amplifies the problem.

Consider Boycotting Holiday Shopping

Consider Boycotting Holiday Shopping

Susan Feiner, Women's eNews. November 12, 2007.
The biggest retail day of the year is this month, and it's time to resist the "buy" buttons that advertisers are trying to push and to join a consuming boycott.

Crap of the Future

Annalee Newitz, AlterNet. November 28, 2006.
For the holidays, please allow me to predict what kinds of lame holiday crap I'll be complaining about in years to come.