Merry Christmas to All!
Monday, December 25, 2006
Sunday, December 24, 2006
1 Day to Christmas
Shop: Gifts of Xmas cheer
Don’t know what to get? Here’s a guide to what’s out there and what may please certain personality types!
1. The poinsettia, which is native to Mexico, has always been associated with the Christmas season because the Mexicans believe the flower’s shape is symbolic of the Star of Bethlehem. These festive candleholders with poinsettias on them will make a nice gift for someone who loves flowers or someone who is very traditional. RM7.90 each from Living Plus Trim Shop, Hartamas Shopping Centre, Kuala Lumpur.
2. Someone with a passion for ethnic stuff will appreciate these wooden boxes with exotic designs. Priced at RM39.90 each, they are available at Home Treasures and Gifts, Santa’s little ShElves, 2nd floor Hartamas Shopping Centre.
3. What’s a better gift for a trendy young miss than this cheerful tote bag? From CreAsian, Santa’s little ShElves, 2nd Floor Hartamas Shopping Centre, at RM39.
4. Great for guys, these pretty shell ashtrays can double up as paperweights too, RM35. Available at CreAsian, Santa’s little ShElves, 2nd Floor Hartamas Shopping Centre.
5. Crochet is definitely in and these hand-made bead and crystal earrings are great for a fashionista. RM69.90 at Santa’s little ShElves, 2nd floor Hartamas Shopping Centre.
6. Lace and crystal bead chokers make an eye-catching gift for a special sister or friend. This pretty bauble will cost you RM39.90, from Santa’s little ShElves, 2nd floor Hartamas Shopping Centre.
7. Christmas is a season for nostalgia and compilations of favourite singers would be a big hit with people. All you have to do is identify which singer the gift recipient likes and get that CD. It’s a great gift for anyone and it costs below RM50. Pictured here are a collection of hits from U2, Gloria Estefan, Sugarbabes and Kenny G. Available from Speedy, Tower Records, MPH and all record shops.
8. A stocking filler that will put a smile on anyone’s face. These cheerful paper clip animals are just adorable and a steal at RM1.20, from Czip Lee, Jalan Telawi, Bangsar.
9. Dainty choker with floral motifs and beads will please a gal who doesn’t like loud jewellery, RM24.90 from Furry Tales, Santa’s Little ShElves, 2nd floor Hartamas Shopping Centre.
10. Little tykes will be pleased to wear Barbie, Ariel, Snow white, Mickey, Hello Kitty and other cartoon characters on their wrists. These colourful watches are a money-saver at RM10. The best part is, if you buy one, you get one free. From Santa’s little ShElves, 2nd Floor Hartamas Shopping Centre.
11. A cute novelty gift, this waterproof duck radio will be a welcome addition to anyone’s bathtub, RM75.90 from Living Plus Trim Shop, Hartamas Shopping Centre.
12. Santa, Rudolph and Snowman coin purses are cheery festive gifts for children or the young at heart. From Watson’s. Used to be RM9.90 each, now RM4.95 each.
13. Obliged to get a gift for someone you don’t know very well? These wicker wine bottle holders at RM36.90 make ideal gifts. From SSF,71-75, Wisma Gurcharan, Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, Kuala Lumpur.
14. For someone who likes entertaining and hosting dinner parties, this chip and dip glassware platter is a great gift idea. RM22.90, House of Presentation, Santa’s little ShElves, 2nd Floor Hartamas Shopping Centre.
15. A connoisseur of good food would appreciate this mouth-watering cake of crepes layered with strawberry jam and cream patisserie, which makes a change from the usual fruitcake, RM70 from Food Foundry, Hartamas Shopping Centre.
16. Another great festive gift for someone whom you are not terribly familiar with is a Christmas tree candlelight holder. The big tree costs RM26.90 while the smaller tree is RM16.90. Both from Living Plus Trim Shop, Hartamas Shopping Centre.
17. Paperweight or door stop? These doorstoppers from CreAsian can double up as both. Prices range from RM25 for wooden doorstoppers to RM48 for the brass and wood ones. Nature boys will like this gift from CreAsian, Santa’s little ShElves, 2nd Floor Hartamas Shopping Centre.
18. If you known any scrooges, this jolly snowman door hanger from Living Plus Trim Shop is bound to put a smile on their faces. RM21.90, Hartamas Shopping Centre.
19. A person who likes birds will fall in love with this cheery red cardinal festive plate, RM9.90 from Living Plus Trim Shop, Hartamas Shopping Centre.
20. Do you know someone who is into crystology? She may appreciate these crystal earrings, RM19.90 from Celtic, 3rd Floor, One Utama Shopping Centre, (Old Wing). Pictured here are purple agate and green aventurine crystals. Other crystals also available.
21. These mini cookbooks might be small but they contain a chockful of helpful cooking hints and come with pictures too! They make ideal gifts for those who enjoy cooking or who appreciate good food. Available at Times and MPH Bookstores. Under RM9.
22. Christmas shopping sometimes can be a good time to spot bargains. This leather passport holder from House of Leather, Ground Floor, One Utama Shopping Centre (Old Wing) is a bargain buy at RM29.90. Great gift for a frequent traveller or anyone who likes to keep organised while travelling.
Don’t know what to get? Here’s a guide to what’s out there and what may please certain personality types!
1. The poinsettia, which is native to Mexico, has always been associated with the Christmas season because the Mexicans believe the flower’s shape is symbolic of the Star of Bethlehem. These festive candleholders with poinsettias on them will make a nice gift for someone who loves flowers or someone who is very traditional. RM7.90 each from Living Plus Trim Shop, Hartamas Shopping Centre, Kuala Lumpur.
2. Someone with a passion for ethnic stuff will appreciate these wooden boxes with exotic designs. Priced at RM39.90 each, they are available at Home Treasures and Gifts, Santa’s little ShElves, 2nd floor Hartamas Shopping Centre.
3. What’s a better gift for a trendy young miss than this cheerful tote bag? From CreAsian, Santa’s little ShElves, 2nd Floor Hartamas Shopping Centre, at RM39.
4. Great for guys, these pretty shell ashtrays can double up as paperweights too, RM35. Available at CreAsian, Santa’s little ShElves, 2nd Floor Hartamas Shopping Centre.
5. Crochet is definitely in and these hand-made bead and crystal earrings are great for a fashionista. RM69.90 at Santa’s little ShElves, 2nd floor Hartamas Shopping Centre.
6. Lace and crystal bead chokers make an eye-catching gift for a special sister or friend. This pretty bauble will cost you RM39.90, from Santa’s little ShElves, 2nd floor Hartamas Shopping Centre.
7. Christmas is a season for nostalgia and compilations of favourite singers would be a big hit with people. All you have to do is identify which singer the gift recipient likes and get that CD. It’s a great gift for anyone and it costs below RM50. Pictured here are a collection of hits from U2, Gloria Estefan, Sugarbabes and Kenny G. Available from Speedy, Tower Records, MPH and all record shops.
8. A stocking filler that will put a smile on anyone’s face. These cheerful paper clip animals are just adorable and a steal at RM1.20, from Czip Lee, Jalan Telawi, Bangsar.
9. Dainty choker with floral motifs and beads will please a gal who doesn’t like loud jewellery, RM24.90 from Furry Tales, Santa’s Little ShElves, 2nd floor Hartamas Shopping Centre.
10. Little tykes will be pleased to wear Barbie, Ariel, Snow white, Mickey, Hello Kitty and other cartoon characters on their wrists. These colourful watches are a money-saver at RM10. The best part is, if you buy one, you get one free. From Santa’s little ShElves, 2nd Floor Hartamas Shopping Centre.
11. A cute novelty gift, this waterproof duck radio will be a welcome addition to anyone’s bathtub, RM75.90 from Living Plus Trim Shop, Hartamas Shopping Centre.
12. Santa, Rudolph and Snowman coin purses are cheery festive gifts for children or the young at heart. From Watson’s. Used to be RM9.90 each, now RM4.95 each.
13. Obliged to get a gift for someone you don’t know very well? These wicker wine bottle holders at RM36.90 make ideal gifts. From SSF,71-75, Wisma Gurcharan, Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, Kuala Lumpur.
14. For someone who likes entertaining and hosting dinner parties, this chip and dip glassware platter is a great gift idea. RM22.90, House of Presentation, Santa’s little ShElves, 2nd Floor Hartamas Shopping Centre.
15. A connoisseur of good food would appreciate this mouth-watering cake of crepes layered with strawberry jam and cream patisserie, which makes a change from the usual fruitcake, RM70 from Food Foundry, Hartamas Shopping Centre.
16. Another great festive gift for someone whom you are not terribly familiar with is a Christmas tree candlelight holder. The big tree costs RM26.90 while the smaller tree is RM16.90. Both from Living Plus Trim Shop, Hartamas Shopping Centre.
17. Paperweight or door stop? These doorstoppers from CreAsian can double up as both. Prices range from RM25 for wooden doorstoppers to RM48 for the brass and wood ones. Nature boys will like this gift from CreAsian, Santa’s little ShElves, 2nd Floor Hartamas Shopping Centre.
18. If you known any scrooges, this jolly snowman door hanger from Living Plus Trim Shop is bound to put a smile on their faces. RM21.90, Hartamas Shopping Centre.
19. A person who likes birds will fall in love with this cheery red cardinal festive plate, RM9.90 from Living Plus Trim Shop, Hartamas Shopping Centre.
20. Do you know someone who is into crystology? She may appreciate these crystal earrings, RM19.90 from Celtic, 3rd Floor, One Utama Shopping Centre, (Old Wing). Pictured here are purple agate and green aventurine crystals. Other crystals also available.
21. These mini cookbooks might be small but they contain a chockful of helpful cooking hints and come with pictures too! They make ideal gifts for those who enjoy cooking or who appreciate good food. Available at Times and MPH Bookstores. Under RM9.
22. Christmas shopping sometimes can be a good time to spot bargains. This leather passport holder from House of Leather, Ground Floor, One Utama Shopping Centre (Old Wing) is a bargain buy at RM29.90. Great gift for a frequent traveller or anyone who likes to keep organised while travelling.
Saturday, December 23, 2006
Friday, December 22, 2006
3 Days to Christmas
Buy "Twas the Night Before Christmas" Now!
One Christmas season, the citizens of a small town, both human and mouse, find their letters to Santa Claus have been unceremoniously returned. Furthermore, there is a message that says the entire town has been removed from Santa's delivery itinerary due to being insulted by a letter from that town dismissing his existance. While Father Mouse confronts his cynical son, Albert, who wrote the letter; their human companions, a clockmaker and his family work to find a way to regain Mr. Claus' favour.
Thursday, December 21, 2006
The Original Television Christmas Classics (1969)
Buy "The Original Television Christmas Classics" Now!
Product Description: The Ultimate Holiday Entertainment Collection!
DVD 6 Pack: The Original Holiday Classics
- Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
- Santa Claus is Comin’ To Town
- Frosty the Snowman
- Frosty Returns
- The Little Drummer Boy
- Cricket on the Hearth
- Bonus! Holiday Music CD
Wednesday, December 20, 2006
Friday, December 15, 2006
Christmas Classic Tower of Treats® Gift - Harry and David
Buy "Christmas Classic Tower of Treats® Gift" Now!
Product Features
- The set comes with: Royal Riviera® Pears, Milk Chocolate Moose Munch® popcorn,
Mixed Nuts, Cheddar Cheese, Chocolate Truffles and Bing Cherry Chocolates. - Each item is packaged in a individual holiday-themed gift box.
- 100% guaranteed to arrive fresh and perfect.
Net wt. 3 lbs. 10 oz.
Available to ship through January 31.
Thursday, December 14, 2006
A Festival of Carols in Brass
Buy "A Festival of Carols in Brass" Now!
1. Deck the Halls (Welsh)
Composed by Christmas Traditional with Philadelphia Brass Ensemble
2. Es ist ein Ros entsprungen (Lo, How A Rose E'er Blooming) (Alte geistliche Kirchengesäng 1599)
Composed by Christmas Traditional with Philadelphia Brass Ensemble
3. Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella ("Un flambeau, Jeanette, Isabelle")
Composed by Christmas Traditional with Philadelphia Brass Ensemble
4. The First Nowell (English)
Composed by Christmas Traditional with Philadelphia Brass Ensemble
5. Angels We Have Heard on High
Composed by Christmas Traditional with Philadelphia Brass Ensemble
6. We Three Kings of Orient Are
Composed by Jr. John Henry Hopkins with Philadelphia Brass Ensemble
7. O Come, All Ye Faithful (Adeste fidelis)
Composed by John Francis Wade with Philadelphia Brass Ensemble
8. O Sanctissima
Composed by Anonymous with Philadelphia Brass Ensemble
9. O Tannenbaum (O Christmas Tree) (German)
Composed by Christmas Traditional with Philadelphia Brass Ensemble
10. O come, O come, Emmanuel (Veni, veni, emmanuel), carol
Composed by Christmas Traditional with Philadelphia Brass Ensemble
11. Good King Wenceslas, (Piae Cantiones, 1582)
Composed by Christmas Traditional with Philadelphia Brass Ensemble
12. Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht (Silent Night)
Composed by Franz Xaver Gruber with Philadelphia Brass Ensemble
13. Joy to the World (theme by Handel)
Composed by George Frideric Handel with Philadelphia Brass Ensemble
14. The Twelve Days of Christmas
Composed by Christmas Traditional with Philadelphia Brass Ensemble
15. Coventry Carol (2) Lully, Lulla Thou Little
Composed by Christmas Traditional with Philadelphia Brass Ensemble
16. God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen (English)
Composed by Christmas Traditional with Philadelphia Brass Ensemble
17. Hark! the Herald Angels Sing (adapted by W. H. Cummings from Mendelssohn's Festgesang for the Gutenberg Festival)
Composed by Felix Mendelssohn with Philadelphia Brass Ensemble
18. It Came Upon a Midnight Clear
Composed by Richard Storrs Willis with Philadelphia Brass Ensemble
19. Good Christian Men, Rejoice
Composed by Christmas Traditional with Philadelphia Brass Ensemble
20. Cantique de Noel for voice & orchestra, "O Holy Night"
Composed by Adolphe Adam with Philadelphia Brass Ensemble
21. What Child Is This? (Greensleeves)
Composed by Christmas Traditional with Philadelphia Brass Ensemble
22. Wassail Song ("Here We Come A-Wassailing"), carol
Composed by Christmas Traditional with Philadelphia Brass Ensemble
23. O Little Town of Bethlehem
Composed by Sir Henry Walford Davies with Philadelphia Brass Ensemble
24. Away in A Manger
Composed by Christmas Traditional with Philadelphia Brass Ensemble
25. We Wish You a Merry Christmas (English)
Composed by Christmas Traditional with Philadelphia Brass Ensemble
Tuesday, December 12, 2006
Soundtrack: A Charlie Brown Christmas
Buy "A Charlie Brown Christmas" Now!
Product Details
Audio CD (October 10, 2006)
Original Release Date: October 10, 2006
Format: Original recording remastered, Soundtrack, Extra tracks
Label: Fantasy
ASIN: B000ICLSMY
Saturday, December 9, 2006
It's a Wonderful Life (Recommended Movie for Christmas)
Buy "It's a Wonderful Life" Now!
George Bailey has so many problems he is thinking about ending it all - and it's Christmas ! As the angels discuss George, we see his life in flashback. As George is about to jump from a bridge, he ends up rescuing his guardian angel, Clarence. Clarence then shows George what his town would have looked like if it hadn't been for all his good deeds over the years. Will Clarence be able to convince George to return to his family and forget about suicide ?
This DVD version, struck from the original print, makes it possible for the first time to enter Bedford Falls and fully inhabit its sparkling world. It's like seeing the film for the first time all over again.
The perfect family movie.
Friday, December 8, 2006
RIP: James Kim, CNET Editor
James Kim, CNET Senior Editor
1971 - 2006
The body of CNET editor James Kim was found after an extensive search, authorities said Wednesday.
Kim had been lost in remote Oregon wilderness for 11 days after he, his wife Kati, and daughters Penelope and Sabine were lost driving across the state.
According to reports, Kim left the family's Saab car mired in snow and began hiking cross-country, looking for help. The family had left the car's engine running to heat the interior, and the family later burned the car's tires for heat. Kim left pieces of clothing and scraps as a map as a trail for rescuers, who organized a private and public search effort that included state and federal agencies. An effort was also mounted by Kim's family, who hired a helicopter and dropped care packages in the hopes of finding Kim alive.
Kim's wife and daughters were rescued on Monday afternoon.
CNET has dedicated a tribute page to the deceased editor, who also was known as a San Francisco businessman, owning two retail stores in San Francisco with his wife.
Wednesday, December 6, 2006
A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965)
Buy "A Charlie Brown Christmas" Now!
Recently I watched this cartoon in VHS and I found out that I really love it. No matter how childish the cartoon, it's quite entertaning, even though I'm already 23-year-old.
A Charlie Brown Christmas tells a story of Charlie Brown who felt depressed on Chirstmas Day, because nobody likes him and the feastive season is too commercialising.
To cheer him up, Lucy suggest that he be their Director for a Christmas play. Charlie Brown accepts, but it proves to be a frustrating struggle.
When an attempt to restore the proper spirit with a forlorn little fir Christmas tree fails, Linus recite his line from the play, on the birth of Jesus, reminding everyone what the real meaning of Christmas is.
The storyline is very compelling and it awes you the most.
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