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45 Christmas Games for the iPhone/iPod Touch
Speed Tap Games
Christmas with Weezer (aka Tap Tap Revenge featuring Weezer’s 2008 Christmas EP) – $4.99
Christmas Elf – $1.99
Save Santa – $0.99
Gift Grab – FREE
Xmas in Space : Play-a-Long Christmas Carols – FREE
iHoHoHo – $0.99
Racing Games
Santa Wings: Rudolph’s Christmas Flight – $1.99
The Reindeer Games – $0.99
Adventure
iSanta – $0.99
iEscapade XmasIsland – $2.99
Elf Run – $0.99
Kusari Christmas Edition – $0.99
JingleJumble – FREE
Trivia
Christmas Trivia: Are You Smarter Than Santa? -$0.99
Stacking Games
Christmas Gift Stack – $0.99
Gaia Christmas Edition – $0.99
Word
Christmas Spell - $1.99 (or try the FREE Lite version)
Christmas Characters – $0.99
Linking Pieces Games (a la Bejeweled)
Snowed in 7 – White Christmas – FREE
Match ‘n’ Burst – $1.99
Menzel’s Christmas Game – $0.99
Puzzle
Christmas Puzzle – $1.99
iFinity – Christmas Edition – $1.99
iJiggle – $1.99 or iJiggle2 for $2.99
Christmas Puzzles – $0.99
Matching/Memory Games
Christmas Matching for Kids – $0.99
Christmas Match – Kids Memory Game – $0.99
Christmas Match – FREE
meromy + Christmas edition $0.99 or FREE
Christmas memory game – $0.99 or FREE
Santa’s Memory Tuner – $0.99
aMatch Xmas – $0.99
X’mas PhotoMatch – $0.99
Connecting Games
Christmas Lights Plus – $0.99 or FREE
Neon (shine) – $0.99
Target
Gift Feaver – $0.99
iSnowFight – Christmas Game – $0.99
Santa’s Night Shift – $0.99
Collecting Pieces
GoSanta! – FREE
Jingle Balls – $0.99
helpSanta – $0.99
Casino
Santa Slots – $0.99
Miscellaneous
perspico xmas – $1.99
Mini Golf Holiday Edition – $0.99
iLander – Christmas Edition – $0.99
New Design: Happy Holly Greeting Card
A new greeting card has arrived at The Holly Leaf: Happy Holly. A modern holly leaf design is paired with the familiar yet cheerful Christmas greeting – “Happy Holidays.” As with all cards on The Holly Leaf, bulk savings are available. Order today!
LEGO Provides Christmas Build Instructions on Website
If your kids are into LEGO, then you’ll want to check out the Christmas build instructions LEGO has on their website. They can learn how to build a wreath, snowman, reindeer, candy cane, candle, and a ton more. There are still two more mystery instructions yet to be released – on Nov. 19 and 26.
The last date for ordering Pick-A-Brick individual pieces on the LEGO website in the United States is December 6th if you want them by Christmas. So you might want to hurry if you want to get the right pieces for these builds.
Otherwise, buy a big box of LEGOs and hope for the best. Or better yet – have the kids use their imagination and make their own versions of these Christmas builds!
Two New Designs: Star Tree and Sketchy Tree
There are two new designs in our store: Star Tree and Sketchy Tree.
The Star Tree is a modern Christmas tree design created with stars. An array of green hues helps to accentuate the star shapes. It’s available for men’s long sleeve and short sleeve t-shirts.
Leave a comment if you would like it to be made available for a different product.
The second design is called Sketchy Tree. I just love the “sketch” type of design that’s popular right now. You can see it on movie posters, album artwork, t-shirts. This is a fun design trend, and I hope to include it on more The Holly Leaf designs.
Again, this design was specifically made for men’s short and long sleeved shirts. But leave a comment if you’d like it to be added to additional products.
Movies Coming Out in Theaters on Christmas Day 2009
Here’s a list of movies being released on December 25, 2009
Sherlock Holmes – based on the 1887 fictional character created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Starring Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law, and Rachel McAdams
It’s Complicated - Romantic comedy. 2 men vie for the affections of a woman. Starring Meryl Streep, Steve Martin, and Alec Baldwin.
Up in the Air – Adapted from the 2001 novel of the same name written by Walter Kirn. Plot revolves around a man whose job it is to travel the country and fire people for the corporation he works for. This film will have a limited release December 4 and 11, but Christmas is when it gets the wide U.S. national release. Stars George Clooney, Vera Farmiga, Jason Bateman and Danny McBride.
The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus - The leader of a travelling theater troupe must rescue his daughter after making a deal with the devil. This is the last film starring Heath Ledger, who died during production. Johnny Depp, Jude Law and Colin Ferrell play the transformations of Ledger’s character in his wake.
Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel – The Chipmunks give up the ill-fated fame of the 2006 film to go to school. They enter a $25,000 contest to save their school’s music program. Stars Jason Lee and Zachary Levi.
New Design: Festive Flurries
We have a new design: Festive Flurries. White snowflakes are set against a red background. Sometimes, it’s nice to keep it simple. This design is featured on a magnet and a sticker.
48 Christmas Albums for 2009
We’ve compiled a list of 2009 Christmas album releases. Most of them are brand new with some digital remasters thrown in for good measure.
Pop
If On a Winter’s Night… by Sting 
Christmas in the Heart by Bob Dylan
Midwinter Graces by Tori Amos
A Cherry Cherry Christmas by Neil Diamond
In The Swing of Christmas by Barry Manilow
The Hymns & Carols of Christmas by Jim Brickman
Songs To Celebrate 25 Days Of Christmas by Various (for ABC Family)
Christmas from the Heart by David Archuleta
Big Band, Swing and Oldies
Christmas with Sinatra and Friends by Frank Sinatra (New Collection)
The Christmas Song by Nat King Cole (New Digitally Remastered Edition)
The Spirit of Christmas by Ray Charles (Digital Remaster)
My Kind Of Christmas by Dean Martin (New Collection)
R&B
Ultimate Christmas Collection by Jackson 5 (Digital remaster + Tribute to Michael Jackson)
Home is the Essence of Christmas by Joe
Christmas Musiq by Musiq Soulchild
Soundtrack
A Christmas Story Soundtrack
A Christmas Carol (Motion Picture Soundtrack) by Alan Silvestri
Country & Bluegrass
Gold and Green by Sugarland
If Every Day Could Be Christmas by Richie McDonald
Make It Christmas by Rodney Carrington
Joy To The World – A Bluegrass Christmas by Charlie Daniels
Christmas Cheer by The Boxmasters
NOW That’s What I Call A Country Christmas by Various
A Capella
Christmas Cheers by Straight No Chaser
Surf and Hawaiian
Christmas Harmonies by Beach Boys
Christian Contemporary & Gospel
Glory in the Highest: Christmas Songs by Chris Tomlin
Christmas with the Annie Moses Band by the Annie Moses Band
Christ Is Come by Big Daddy Weave
How Many Kings by Downhere
Christmas Like This by Ayiesha Woods
Love, Peace, Joy at Christmas by Trin-i-tee 5:7
Family Christmas by Clark Sisters
Sandi Patty Christmas LIVE by Sandi Patty
Christmas with Bill & Gloria and Their Homecoming Friends by Bill & Gloria Gaither
Every Light That Shines At Christmas by Ernie Haase & Signature Sound
Gotta Have Gospel! Christmas by Various Artists
Classical and Instrumental
My Christmas by Andrea Bocelli
The Irish Tenors Christmas by The Irish Tenors
Christmas Chants by Gregorian
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas 25th Anniversary Collection by Mannheim Steamroller
What If Mozart Wrote “White Christmas” by Northern Lights Orchestra
A Festive Baroque Christmas by Academy of Ancient Music & Paul Goodwin
Kids
Disney Princess Christmas Album by
Various Artists
Disney Christmas Magic 2009 by Disney Characters
Pebbles & Bamm-Bamm Singing Songs Of Christmas by Pebbles & Bamm-Bamm (Digital Release)
Dora’s Christmas by Dora the Explorer
Connie Talbot’s Holiday Magic by Connie Talbot
Charitable
A Very Special Christmas Volume 7 by Various benefits the Special Olympics (To be Released on November 23, 2009)
Note: Bob Dylan’s CD featured in the Pop Section will benefit Feeding America
Movie Review: Disney’s A Christmas Carol
Disney’s A Christmas Carol is a great version of a popular classic. Yes, Charles Dickens’ book has been made into a movie dozens of times. But this is truly a wonderful interpretation.
Robert Zemeckis both wrote and directed this version. He was at the helm of The Polar Express and Beowulf, both of which used performance capture. This is when you film the movements of an actor, which are translated to digital animation. Zemeckis continues to perfect his performance capture art in this latest work.
His A Christmas Carol is extremely imaginative and magical. Jim Carrey plays Ebenezer Scrooge, and he is joined by acting contemporaries Colin Firth, Gary Oldman and Robin Wright Penn. The way Zemeckis has the three ghosts of Christmas take Scrooge on his journeys through the past, present and future is fast-paced and adventurous.
It is HIGHLY recommended that you see the film in 3D. The graphics are amazing. Beware of taking younger kids, as the end of the movie gets pretty dark.
Have you seen Disney’s A Christmas Carol? What is your opinion of the film? Tell us your thoughts in the comments below.
75+ Free Christmas-Themed Online Games
MiniClip.com
Present Panic
Empty Santa’s Sack
Sleigh Shot
Elfquilibrium
Snow Line
Snow Line 2
Deep Freeze
Merlin’s Christmas
Santa’s Cannon
Merry Christmas
Santa Ski Jump
Santa’s Factory
Rooftop Hop
Winter Workout
BlackJack Elf
Adventure Elf
Wrap Attack
Armor Games
The Nutcracker
Santastic Santa
Snow Throw
Santa’s Rampage
Mischievous A Christmas Adventure
Finding Santa
Jingle Ballistics
Candy Cane Crisis
BlitzKringle
Christmas Attack
ABC Family
Santa’s Workshop
Treasure Hunt
Santa’s Snowboarding Jump Challenge
Holiday Mahjongg
Snow Hockey
AddictingGames.com
Santa Fartypants
A Sugg Christmas
12 Holes of X-Mas
Salvo Holiday Edition
Christmas Castle Defense
James the Christmas Zebra
Christmas Elf Game
Evil Santa Generator
Pimp My Christmas Tree
Reindeer Tipping
Santa’s Snowball
Slingshot Santa
Xmas Card FPS
Xtreme Xmas Shopping
Christmas Combat (2 player)
PlayedOnline.com
Merlin’s Christmas 2
Santa Caught Christmas
Night Before Christmas
Gatuno in Christmas
Bliinky Christmas Dressup
Keyboard Warrior, Christmas Puzzle Edition
Light Up the Christmas Tree Puzzle
Christmas Smash
Christmas Cannon
Christmas Threes
Christmas Crunch
Christmas Break
Christmas Elf Game
Merlin’s Christmas 3
OnlineFlashGames.org
Casper’s Haunted Christmas
Christmas Cat
Christmas Decoration
Christmas Eve Escape
Christmas Gift Escape
Christmas Race
Christmas Zombie Defence
Kaboose Funschool (aimed at school-aged kids, requires Adobe Shockwave)
Santa Flibriks
Arctic Antics
Evil Elves
Evil Elves 2
Winter Holidays
Santa Balls
Santa Balls 2
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12 Christmas Video Games for Console and PC
There aren’t too many Christmas video games out there, compared to other genres, anyway. But we’ve compiled a list of Christmas video games developed for consoles and personal computer gaming. Stay tuned to future posts for lists of Christmas online casual games, mobile app games and traditional board games.
- We Wish You a Merry Christmas by Destineer for the Wii
- Disney’s A Christmas Carol by Disney for Nintendo DS
- Dr. Seuss: How The Grinch Stole Christmas by Zoo Games for Nintendo DS
- Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas: Oogie’s Revenge by Buena Vista for PS2 and Xbox
- Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas: The Pumpkin King by Buena Vista for Gameboy Advance
- Holly: A Christmas Tale by V-Games for Windows Vista/XP
- Christmas Nights into Dreams by Sega for Sega Saturn
- Chicken Invaders 3 Christmas Edition by InterAction Studios for Windows Vista/XP
- A Christmas Story by Para Media for Windows 95/98
- Santa Claus Saves The Earth by Telegames Game Boy Advance
- Piggly Christmas Edition by InterAction Studios for Windows Vista / XP
- Christmas Quest by Spinapse for Mac OS X