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-15 Below? Let's Make Ice Cream!

Sharon Buck — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 11:45:41 +0000

For Christmas, Chad’s mom, Jackie Hood, gave me the ULTIMATE gift! I’ve always wanted one and I couldn’t believe what I saw when I took off the wrapping paper! AN ICE CREAM MAKER! Oh, this is going to be a yummy 2013. You mean, I can have ice cream ANYTIME I want? You betcha! It came with [...]

Taylor Swift's Best Christmas Gift Ever Was From Her Dad

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 20:30:12 +0000

Forget that singing telegram she received this holiday season from her boyfriend, One Direction‘s Harry Styles. Taylor Swift has revealed that her best Christmas gift — like, ever — was from dear ol’ dad. Swift’s father Scott tracked down the guitar that she learned to play on. The ‘Begin Again’ singer was 12 when she [...]

Watch This Kid's Priceless Reaction to His Christmas Present

Kyle Dowling — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 18:32:58 +0000

The holiday season is usually a momentous time for laughs, cheers and smiles, but this kid's reaction, while still happy, was a little different. He might not have been too psyched over that initial gift, appearing a bit apathetic, but the second one surely got to him, resulting in a response no one expected -- especially the parents.

Rangeley, Maine Man Plays Santa at President's Park In Washington D.C.

Andy Capwell — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 16:45:29 +0000

Rob Hoffman of Rangeley, Maine has been spending the past few weeks at President's Park in Washington D.C. He's been greeting boys and girls as Santa Claus. Hoffman is a retired airline pilot and has portrayed Santa for the past eight years.

Sharon's Best Christmas Present This Year!

Sharon Buck — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 13:03:22 +0000

On Friday night, Chad had a gig with his band, Cold Blue Steel, in Tamworth, New Hampshire and since I didn't have a gig, I got to go, too!

At our home, music is everywhere, all day, every day! Chad and I have both been practicing our guitars and singing songs together. He has been practicing a special song...our song.

Sharon tracks Santa! Where is He?

Sharon Buck — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 12:27:23 +0000

You and the family can track Santa by using your computer! Christmas is already here in parts of the world and Santa is on his way! Every year on Christmas Eve NORAD, the North American Aerospace Defense Command, tracks Santa and his 9 reindeer as they make their way around the world delivering gifts to boys [...]

Jason Aldean Reveals What He's Looking Forward to Most This Christmas

Cory Stromblad — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 23:00:53 +0000

As 2012 draws to an end, a very busy Jason Aldean has finally found time to reflect on a turbulent year. Despite his personal setbacks, the country superstar hopes to end his year on a personal high note -- spending the holidays with people who matter most to him.

Would You Eat A Deep-Fried Full Christmas Dinner?

Joe Student — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 22:00:25 +0000

Imagine everything you normally eat for Christmas dinner — turkey, sausages, potatoes, stuffing, vegetables, pudding (!)…everything. Now imagine all of it coated in batter and deep-fried until crispy on the outside. Yes, someone does that. Just watch the video below and try not to gain 10 pounds: Hollywood Fish Bar in Birmingham, England offers the [...]

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

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 17:00:29 +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?

Watch Demi Lovato Perform 'All I Want for Christmas Is You' on 'Christmas in Washington 2012′

Jessica Sager — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 21:00:24 +0000

Demi Lovato hit the stage at the annual ‘Christmas in Washington’ special, and the adorable ‘X Factor‘ judge brought her signature rock edge and powerhouse vocals to the table. Introduced as “French for ‘half a Lovato’” by host Conan O’Brien, Dem’s presence really was a gift, and it looked like President Obama was even more excited [...]