Christmas - xoJane

Unwrapping Christmas Presents with Courtney Love! Featuring: "Fabulous, Fabulous Ribbons"

Mandy — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 16:18:00 -0500

Excited for tomorrow? Let's unwrap presents with Courtney Love, shall we?

In The Wake of Newtown, Violent Movies And Video Games Just Seem Wrong

Somer Sherwood — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 17:00:00 -0500

In the wake of the deaths of six- and seven-year-olds in Newtown, CT, giving my kid a toy gun just doesn't seem right. And I am not at all comfortable with the violence marketed to kids through video games and movies.

10 Ridiculously Expensive Gifts For Kids

Somer Sherwood — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 14:30:00 -0500

Don't let your kid be the only one without her own $30,000 Superplexus, WHATEVER THAT IS.

My Christmas Nails Are Some Next Level Sh@# -- Easy-Peasy Candy Cane Nails!

Natalie — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 17:00:00 -0500

When you’re creating Christmas Spotify playlists and eating cheese like it’s about to disappear off the face of the earth, your nails are gonna look SO motherfunkin’ festive.

10 Rules for a Successful Christmas Tree Brought to You by Your Favorite Non-Practicing WASP

Daisy — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 14:00:00 -0500

I quickly realized the Douglas Fir was the “common person’s” Christmas tree and that I simply could not live with that. It was going to have to be a Noble Fir or nothing.

Your Own Personal Santa: How Did You Find Out About Santa Claus?

Somer Sherwood — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 12:30:00 -0500

It is inevitable that my kid will figure it out -- should I just tell him?

Really Effing Festive Headgear: 10 Oversized, Sparkly Ridiculous Choices

Gala — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 09:00:00 -0500

For some reason, I feel 100% naked without something on my head at all times.

Post-Christmas Depression Antidote: Let's Talk Presents!

Emily — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 11:00:24 -0500

JULIE FINDS IT FOR YOU: Something To Wear When I Meet The Parents

Julie — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 16:33:01 -0500

Plus, you're not flat-chested, you've got runway boobs!

How Jesus Ended Up In My Trunk

Brittany — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:01:07 -0500

Or why I obviously need Christ more than people who put figurines in their front yards.

How to Gift Wrap WIth Random Household Items

Evette — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 12:00:14 -0500

If you're like me then you still have a bunch of gift wrapping left to pull together just in time before Christmas morning. I've got a few gift wrap ideas using stuff you probably already have around the house.

What XoJaners (Don't) Want for The Holidays: FREE STUFF for You Instead

Jane — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 12:00:15 -0500

I have found over my 49 years on this earth that I am happier with fewer things. Which is why I'm giving mine away to you.

I Have No Holiday Traditions

Jenée — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 15:00:09 -0500

For me and my mom, the nature of our holiday celebrations was anyone's guess. While vaguely grounded in family and food, little else was consistent.

Last Minute Gift Idea: DIY Of-The-Month Club

Rachel_1 — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 10:00:08 -0500

Inject yourself into someone's life each month for a year with a club of your own design. Or "How to stay connected while saying goodbye on the heart-breakingest last day of the nanny job."

What xoJane Editors Want For Christmas: Fashion Assistant Helene's French-Inspired Wish List

Eric — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 18:00:07 -0500

Expensive taste is better than no taste.

What XOJane Editors Want for Christmas -- Julieanne's Favorites for Drunks and Geeks

Julieanne — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:00:08 -0500

Booze-fueled, airplane catalog dork products.

What XOJANE Staffers Want For Christmas -- Eric's 38 Wicked Good Holiday Obsessions!

Eric — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 14:50:09 -0500

Give Me All Your Favorite Christmas Songs for Weirdos

Julieanne — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 12:30:09 -0500

Before I choke the piano player at Nordstrom when he launches into his millionth rendition of that god-blessed Charlie Brown Christmas song.

Help Me Figure Out Which Charities to Give to Instead of Buying Cashmere Socks

Julieanne — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 17:00:11 -0500

I suck at finding good charities, and I want to give to worthy causes instead of Anthropologie this year. Let's pick some together?

A Christmas Wreath To Make You Forget Your Account is Overdrawn

Evette — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 13:30:08 -0500

Having something uber-shiny makes you feel like you’ve got it going on, like you are a somebody, and this year I needed that.