Most Christmas cookies have long since said goodbye to the oven and hello to the belly, but these unique cookie cutters may provide some sorely needed inspiration to tackle next year’s baking to-do list.         Full story at Good.is. Fun with baking.

Maybe you understand how Santa can get around the world in one night, but you’re still having a hard time wrapping your head around how he gets down the chimney. Fair enough. Although no one may ever know for sure just how Santa operates, we at HowStuffWorks have what we think is the most logical …

Santa Claus gets a lot of attention during the holiday season. He deserves it — rumor has it that he takes into account your wish list, helps you improve your behavior from naughty to nice and travels around the world in just one night to deliver all of those presents. But how could he do …

Bring the holiday spirit into your home without the hassle of vacuuming up pine needles or finding a place to store a 12’ artificial tree with the do-it-yourself invisible Christmas tree. Technically, the designer calls it Christmas tree ornament mobile, but invisible tree sounds so much more intriguing and superhero-like. The crafty folks at notmartha.com …

By Arj Singh Yesterday was the December solstice, the shortest day of the year, so we thought we’d celebrate by sharing some photos of nocturnal animals. Join us on Facebook for more incredible footage, photos and stories. 1. Galapagos Green Turtle While nesting space is limited and predators loom on the volcanic Galapagos Islands, these …

Why just play video games when you can live inside one? Give your living room (or man cave) a geek chic look with furniture inspired by your favorite video and arcade games. Much more interesting than that old futon and hand-me-down La-Z-Boy that features a subtle scent of urine and ex-girlfriends. Full collection at FreeClassicGames. …

A spongy sword is all well and good…if you want your kid to be the big wuss at the family holiday party. There’s no better way to terrorize Grandma’s miniatures collection than with a Nerf Warlock under the tree. This double-bladed axe is sure to be a hit with younger siblings who have to watch …

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Guinea pigs have had enough of all this Christmas canine and feline lovin’ and want a piece of the action, too. With these cute little outfits from Cuddly Cavies Costumes and Clothes for Guinea Pigs and Rabbits your fuzzy rodent friend need no longer feel he or she is the coal of the pet world. …

Decking the halls for Santa’s imminent arrival doesn’t necessarily mean sticking to the same old pine (or faux pine) Christmas tree—spice up the holiday season with a creatively unconventional tannenbaum. Walyou scoured the web for the most peculiar, geeky, and beautiful Christmas trees that serve as the perfect inspiration for anyone tired of sweeping up …

Who knew a droplet of water could be the subject of such a ridiculously interesting video? Answer: Probably things that really like water, like guppies, Jennifer Aniston and Aquaman. Via BestofYouTube. Get your science on.

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