Holiday Central

Holiday Movie Release Guide: What to See With Who
December is the month of holiday parties and family get-togethers. The people are cheerful, the cities are festive, and everyone is in a fabulous mood. But sometimes, sometimes, you just want to get away from all of that holiday cheer and see someone blow something up. And that’s why holiday movie releases exist.
Holiday Gift Guide: For The Health Freak [GALLERY]
She works out 6 days a week. She avoids the dessert buffet in the cafeteria. Her favorite hobbies on Facebook include running, yoga and lunges (and do not include brownies, TV marathons or couch time). She has magazine subscriptions to Shape and Self and her bookshelf looks like one you’d see in Jillian Michaels’ home library. And you have no freaking clue what to get her for the holidays.

Gossip Cheat Sheet: Holiday Love
Ahhh the holidays! Time for cookies, ornaments, drinks, and songs! And lots of love. Tons of new couples are blossoming, but how many will really make it into the New Year? Probably not many. But that’s Hollywood! There’s new couples, marriages, and a bunch of crazy as usual.
Holiday Gift Guide: For the Fashionista [GALLERY]
We all have that friend, you know, the one who has the perfect outfit for every occasion. The one whose wardrobe makes your mouth water. The one whose every outfit looks like it stepped out of the pages of Vogue. She spends hours studying fashion magazines and style blogs and would rather be shopping than anywhere else. She knows exactly what she wants and exactly how to make it happen.
5 Charities That Could Use Your Help this Holiday Season
Most people spend the majority of the holiday season worrying. I worry about what to get my boyfriend, which of my friends I have to splurge on this season, and what to get my little sister who has everything.
Holiday Gift Guide: For The Party Girl [GALLERY]
Trying to figure out what to get the party girl in your life this Christmas? Or maybe you’re the one known for throwing back shots like a champ and you need a few things to add to your own wish list? Either way, we’re on this like we were on the bar doin’ our sexy dance last Thursday. So whether you want to go big this holiday season or pick up just a little somethin’ to pump up your social life, you’re covered.
Holiday Gift Guide: For Your Parents [GALLERY]
Parents are notoriously difficult to shop for. I mean, how do you do justice to the people who’ve given you everything? Luckily, our guide will help you pick holiday gifts that are appropriate, thoughtful, and wallet friendly.

Web Spy: Elfster
Do you have a large group of friends you want to buy gifts for this holiday season, but lack the cash to get a great gift for each of them? Secret Santa gift exchanges are a fun solution! Elfster makes planning a Secret Santa exchange so much easier! To use Elfster to plan your Secret Santa, get started by registering for the site.
Holiday Gift Guide: For Your Guy [GALLERY]
‘Tis better to give than receive, right? Well, technically speaking. Except when it comes time to figure out what the hell you’re getting the man in your life this Christmas. And they say we’re hard to shop for!? Psh, please. Give me a couple Twizzlers and a three-karat diamond and I’m just peachy. (Sarcasm?)
Holiday Gift Guide: For Your BFFs [GALLERY]
Not sure what to get for your BFF, your fave gal pal, the girl who holds your hair back in the bar bathroom after you did that unnecessary tequila shot? Well look no further because we’ve found the most fun, the most cool, and the most unique gifts out there.
This Holiday Season, Say Sayonara To Technology
Receiving a text message gives me a blissful, momentary high. A day without access to the internet is a sad day. If a couple of days go by and I haven’t signed onto Facebook (like that ever happens), I get antsy and feel out of the loop. This loathsome habit isn’t exactly an insightful revelation that came from deep soul searching or a problem unique to myself.
Your December Pre-Party Playlist
Well, I’m just gonna give it to you straight. Despite having some great music to jam out to, this past month was a rough one. Besides having to cut back on the excessively unhealthy and inappropriate lifestyle I’ve become so accustomed to leading in college—to face the inevitable reality of returning home for the holidays—my favorite site to download music was shut down.
Holiday Present Nostalgia [GALLERY]
Before the days of Four Loko prohibition, staying up all night to write a 19-page term paper on Harry Potter symbolism, and Sunday morning hangovers, there were days of innocence and Gap outfits and toy commercials that made you drool all over your yourself.
The Weekly Ten: It’s Officially the Holiday Season
We’ve watched the parade. We’ve carved the turkey. We stuffed ourselves with stuffing and cranberry sauce and ate pumpkin pie until we wanted to puke. And then, when the feeling passed, we ate more. The holiday season is upon us. So I better just get in the spirit.
Thanksgiving 101: How Much Do You Know?
I haven’t met a single soul who doesn’t like to celebrate this gluttonous and family-focused holiday, and take to the couch for a long nap after a strenuous meal to the sounds of afternoon football. But beyond the cans of cranberries, Stove Top, and second helpings, does anyone really know the origins of Thanksgiving?
Packing Light: A Few Basics To Get You Through Thanksgiving Break
This year I am packing smart and I’m here to help you do the same. Below, four outfit ideas (Thanksgiving Day, Thanksgiving Dinner, Black Wednesday and Black Friday) that allow you to mix and match as little clothing as possible to get you through the glorious holiday weekend.