New Year's Eve Ball Via Gothamist
It's New Year's Eve and the "Crossroads of the World" (at least, that's what a subway conductor calls Times Square) is ready to celebrate the close of 2008 and to welcome 2009!

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NoradSanta.org
Did anyone else visit NoradSanta.org on Christmas to track Santa this year? Well if you did, you would have been able to track his trip around the world and watch some exclusive video of Santa flying courtesy of Google Earth and streaming on YouTube.
Track Santa Claus' Christmas Eve sleigh via Google Earth
Starting at 3 a.m. PST on Wednesday, a Google Map with Santa's current location will be displayed on the NORAD Santa Web site, operated by Google and the North American Aerospace Defense Command.
Coldplay Jingle Bells Video 2008
We've just unveiled a couple of Christmas treats on the site for you. Click Here to get a free download of the slammin' Thin White Duke remix of Viva La Vida and to watch the band performing a special festive tune. They'll be available until Twelfth Night (aka Jan 5th).
Mac Vs. PC: "PC Rules"
Apple's new Christmas Mac Vs. PC ads take us all back to the old school holiday TV special classics with slicker animation of course... The talking bunny is heading to the MAC store to buy some last minute iPod gifts.
The Flight Before Christmas
THE FLIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS, an animated holiday special about a young reindeer with ambitions of becoming an expert flyer like his father.
NBC's Heartwarming Holidays Website
NBC.com has a special website for the holidays this year covering all of their holiday programming.
A Muppets Christmas: Letters To Santa
A brand spankin' new Muppets movie is coming to the small screen tonight. Letters to Santa stars all the muppets, and has appearances by Mayor Bloomberg (as himself), Uma Thurman, Nathan Lane, Whoopi Goldberg (as a cab driver) and 30 Rock's Jane Krakowski.
Katalyst Films Christmas Video
Only the mastermind behind Punk’d could get Santa Claus, Jesus and a certain Top Gun to co-star in the same video. But Ashton Kutcher isn’t pitching another episode of his classic comedy show; instead he’s vying to rebrand Santa.
Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town
The film tells the story of how Santa Claus and several Claus-related Christmas traditions came to be. It is based on the Christmas hit of the same name, which was introduced on radio by Eddie Cantor in 1934.
Frosty the Snowman
A discarded silk tophat becomes the focus of a struggle between a washed-up stage magician and a group of schoolchildren after it magically brings a snowman to life.

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iCarly Christmas Episode Pic
The episode takes an It's A Wonderful Life route when one of Spencer's artpieces go awry and burn the Shay family's Christmas presents. After Carly wishes she had a more polished brother she gets her wish in an unusual way.
Drake & Josh
Drake and Josh get Christmas jobs to help an unfortunate girl who is Drake's cousin's friend. In the sneek peek, Drake and Josh are confronted by a parole officer.
Merry Christmas, Drake & Josh Promo Pic
The 2008 holiday season could be the best ever for Drake & Josh fans, as Nickelodeon reunites two of the most popular stars in kid TV history -- Drake Bell and Josh Peck. The Fonz will be in it too...
Holiday Random Image
The holiday commercial season is well on it's way for 2008. Macy's, The GAP, Mercedes, Sears, L.L. Bean, etc. Will keep this post updated as new commercials come out.
A Christmas Story
1. Jack Nicholson was originally offered the role of the father in the movie, which eventually went to Darren McGavin. 8. The annual "A Christmas Story" marathon on TBS attracts 40 million viewers.
Sears An American Wishstory
Vanessa Hudgens is fresh off a hit movie with High School Musical 3 and now she is going even more Disney mainstream with a pair of Sears commercials. The new ad campaign if for the holiday season and is entitled An American Wishstory.
Charlie Brown Christmas
A Charlie Brown Ad Agency follows the Peanuts gang along the dramatic creation of the agency holiday party invitation. Come and see the true meaning of advertising, you prima donna creatives.
Holiday Random Image
The Holiday Inn in Kensington, west London, decided they would no longer play the 1973 Christmas Number One following a large number of complaints. Since they have started banning the worst holiday songs here is a list of some of the worst...
2008 Holiday GAP Ad
Featuring: Starring the GAP Holiday Cast: Sandra Bernhard, Janelle Monae, Jon Heder, Rainn Wilson, Selma Blair, Trey & Flo, Dixie Chicks, Freddy Rodriguez, Romany Malco, Jason Biggs.
History.com Christmas Section
The History Channel website has a great Christmas section with details on the origins of the holiday celebration, the Christmas tree and even candy canes.