I am looking for gift ideas for a
Pollyanna gift exchange. The theme for the gift is "Royalty". The rules of the exchange allow various forms of trading so it doesn't have to be a gift targeted to any specific type of individual, just fit the theme. The participants are adults. Price range would be $25-$50.
posted by Drinky Die
on Dec 8, 2012 -
10 answers
Can anyone tell me where I could find a copy (legit or not) of the 1974 TV movie "The Little Match Girl" (IMDB info
here) that starred Lynsey Baxter. It was a great, particularly dark version, and I'd like to show it to my family this holiday. Any leads appreciated. It was originally produced by a TV station in Cincinnatti. I am not interested in any other version than this one. Thanks!
posted by cmp4Meta
on Dec 8, 2012 -
6 answers
Help me think of the saddest, most heart-rending Christmas-themed movies and/or TV series Very Special Episodes. Not just heartwarming or
awww-eliciting, but stuff that will absolutely break your heart and have you bawling like a newborn baby. There's
It's a Wonderful Life, of course, but what others would you list?
posted by El Sabor Asiatico
on Dec 7, 2012 -
40 answers
Do they make a pretty woman's analog watch that lights up, is easy to read and has both the day of the week AND the date on the face?
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posted by victoriab
on Dec 6, 2012 -
8 answers
Is it possible for a songwriter or musican to entirely live off the proceeds of a Christmas single? Is it enough to live comfortably off years after release?
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posted by mippy
on Dec 5, 2012 -
9 answers
How do I become better at buying presents? I procrastinate every xmas because I can't decide what to buy people, the biggest obstacle, I worry the recipient won't like it. Need a breakthrough, what's your super gift-buying workflow?
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posted by razzman
on Dec 3, 2012 -
27 answers
A friend of mine is really struggling with Lyme disease. What's a good idea for a Christmas gift?
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posted by litnerd
on Dec 3, 2012 -
4 answers
Please help to give me ideas for safe Christmas ornaments/baby toys to hang on a tree for a 15 month old, that (individually) aren't too expensive.
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posted by shortyJBot
on Dec 2, 2012 -
12 answers
My sister and I have an annual Christmas tradition of making an elaborate treasure hunt, puzzle or game for our family. Need some help brainstorming this year's edition.
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posted by dontjumplarry
on Dec 2, 2012 -
14 answers
What are some workplace holiday gift ideas for my two hip, cultured, smart, (and imo underpaid) mid-20s employees? They're full-time employees and I work with them very closely. I want to get them really great gifts that aren't wildly impersonal and aren't for the workplace, in the $75-100 range and
not food- or drink-related. All I can think of is spa gift cards. Surely there are better ideas, right?
posted by firstbest
on Dec 2, 2012 -
31 answers
Looking for unique and cost effective gaming related Christmas gifts in Canada for a teenager.
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posted by Brockles
on Dec 1, 2012 -
4 answers
My mother and grandmother are finally coming to
me for Christmas. I’m in NYC. Hooray! How do I make it a stress-free yet iconic and fun New York Christmas?
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posted by functionequalsform
on Nov 30, 2012 -
11 answers
My little family doesn't care for Christmas like they used to, among other things. How can I avoid or learn to cope with the holiday blues this year?
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posted by ohmy
on Nov 29, 2012 -
39 answers
Does anybody know of a
specific awesome Advent calendar, not run-of-the-mill but more like the
Selfridges Lancome calendar, that I can get delivered in the UK within the next couple of days?
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posted by tel3path
on Nov 29, 2012 -
8 answers
[Xmas gift filter] My mother wants to know what I want for Xmas. I am out of ideas - and there are a few issues regarding shopping & shipping.
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posted by kariebookish
on Nov 28, 2012 -
25 answers
Music filter: Putting together a little surprise for a wonderful someone. Seeking metal, rock, goth, punk, or other loud covers of holiday music to brighten her day.
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posted by chrisinseoul
on Nov 28, 2012 -
21 answers
Please hope me. Christmas is important to my mother, but it over the last few years it has turned into something that she can’t stand. It has gotten to the point that she doesn’t even want to have the Traditional Family Christmas at their house anymore. She loves Christmas and this is breaking her heart. Our family needs the help of Metafilter. This is anonymous because there’s enough drama already. Christmassy flurries within.
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 26, 2012 -
41 answers
[Xmas baking filter] I'm looking for ideas and recipes for festive baking which can be successfully posted.
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posted by neilb449
on Nov 25, 2012 -
8 answers
I want a Christmas tree, but I am moving overseas in the new year and DO NOT NEED MORE STUFF. What can I make that is a) festive, b) disposable and c) close to free? (I'd prefer not to contribute a huge pile o'plastic to Boxing Day landfill either)
posted by superfish
on Nov 23, 2012 -
29 answers
I would like to start a Christmas tradition with my little niece and nephew, but I'm coming up short on ideas. Hope me?
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posted by sabotagerabbit
on Nov 20, 2012 -
21 answers
Hi Mefi. Im faced with the task of installing Christmas lights on a outdoor 30ft tree. Does anyone know where I can find tips or best practices? Looking for simple guides, pictures, videos, etc. I'm doing this alone and would appreciate the help!
posted by Highest_Of_Fives
on Nov 19, 2012 -
3 answers
Laid up for surgery during the month of December. Please recommend to me your cheesiest Christmas movies or TV episodes that are available online. Made-for-TV movies are OK, in fact they would be awesome.
posted by backwards compatible
on Nov 17, 2012 -
18 answers
My teenage daughter and I are heading to NYC on Saturday for a one day bus trip. Are there areas we need to avoid due to the storms still and are there any special things happening we should try to do?
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posted by maxg94
on Nov 15, 2012 -
9 answers
Advent Calendars: Please suggest the best candy or toy versions you know of. Edible chocolate? Yes please! Funny toys? Awesome. Whisky? Mmmmm.
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posted by dame
on Nov 14, 2012 -
11 answers
Best organization in NYC in which to participate in an angel tree kind of thing? I'm nannying a 8, almost 9 year old boy and he has expressed interest in buying something for a boy his age in need for the holidays.
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posted by greta simone
on Nov 14, 2012 -
6 answers
Longshotfilter: Did anyone else in the U.S. see this magazine article about New Years Eve/Hogmanay (or possibly Christmas Eve) in Scotland circa 1996-97?
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posted by usonian
on Nov 13, 2012 -
4 answers
I’m currently based in Andalucía, Spain, teaching English for the school year, and am planning to visit neighboring France during Christmas vacation. France fascinates me and will be the first country I visit outside of Spain during my time in Europe, but to be honest: I know nothing. I have approximately 13 days to spend in the country, I would like to see Paris and a few other sites in the northwest, and I will probably enter the country on the Mediterranean coast (from Spain) and leave via the Basque Country (to return to Spain). What should I see?
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posted by huxham
on Nov 11, 2012 -
11 answers
My 10 year old want to make stop-motion movies, primarily Lego based. I would like to support this kind of creativity. We have an old laptop running MS Vista that belongs to him. We need a camera, editing software, and I don't know what else. A book with tips and tricks for newbies, maybe?
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posted by Talia Devane
on Nov 11, 2012 -
15 answers
Help us out with the logistics of flying round-trip from NYC (LGA/JFK/EWR) to Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP) for Christmas. We'd like this to be as aggravation-free as possible.
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posted by griphus
on Nov 10, 2012 -
20 answers
Hello crafty-folks! It's 2012 & once again I have realized that I have not learned to knit in time to give everyone handmade scarves for the holidays. So what new awesome projects can you suggest for holiday gift-giving?
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posted by Ys
on Nov 7, 2012 -
17 answers
I'm looking at renting a cottage around Ottawa from just before Christmas to just before New Year's Day--Dec 22-29, give or take a day. I don't know the area at all, and haven't the faintest idea where to start. Help?
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posted by Decimask
on Nov 6, 2012 -
3 answers
Infused olive oil, homemade pancake mix... what are some cheap, nice make-ahead food gifts?
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posted by spunweb
on Nov 6, 2012 -
15 answers
