Darren Hayes from Savage Garden has released a very personal holiday message from his own childhood. Darren’s favorite Christmas was one where his family had nothing. But somehow, his mother managed to give him the only thing he desired…
Silent Monks Singing ‘Halleluia’ (VIDEO)
This holiday video from 2008 is getting a lot of attention this holiday season and has reached viral status with over 9 million views. It seems that this high school’s creative interpretation of ‘Halleluia’ from Handel’s Messiah strikes both a sentimental and funny chord with audiences.
Jimmy Kimmel Challenge: I Gave My Kids a Terrible Present (VIDEO)
Last week, the late night host challenged his viewers to videotape their kids opening an early Christmas gift. But not just any gift. It had to be something terrible or completely wrong as a child’s gift. The results are hysterical!
Jon Stewart Takes on Fake ‘War on Christmas’ (VIDEO)
Fox News has begun it’s annual fear fest over a non-existent “war on Christmas” by those godless liberals, using the most ridiculous examples to frighten their misinformed audience that everyone but Republicans are out to kill Santa, stomp on baby Jesus, and ruin the holidays for everyone else. Jon Stewart took the airwaves on Tuesday to mock and debunk the anti-Christmas propaganda…
Troops Send Holiday Message: ‘All I Want for Christmas’ is home (VIDEO)
Last week we presented the first official viral hit of the holiday season featuring Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas.” Now, the brave men and women of the Royal Navy’s HMS Ocean have adopted the same song in this hilarious and tender video message to their loved ones.
Hilarious: ‘Miracle on 42nd Street’ is First Holiday Viral Hit (VIDEO)
YouTube has dubbed this hilarious and creative video as the first official “Viral Hit of the Holiday Season,” and with Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” and some talented dancing, it’s easy to see why people are sharing the hell out of this.
Before You Shop: The Weight and Wealth of Walmart (Infographic)
What type of company has the power to turn Black Friday shoppers into bloodthirsty thugs ready to trample, shoot and pepper spray their way to cheap TVs, video games, and waffle makers? Look at the reach, influence and wealth of Walmart…
A GOP Real-Life Halloween Nightmare (PICS)
For this year’s “Real-Life Halloween” series, we’ve chosen to depict a few of our favorite Teapublicans in their true ghoulish form…
‘Party Rock Anthem’: Amazing Halloween Light Show (VIDEO)
This homeowner in Riverside, California has become a holiday fixation for his extravagant LED Halloween light show each year. And this year he topped himself again.
Linda Harvey: Halloween is Cheating on Jesus (VIDEO)
Our favorite Palin-esque right-wing extremist Linda Harvey is out with a new message to warn parents that allowing their children to participate in Halloween is cheating on Jesus.
Crossing The Streams: How ‘Ghostbusters’ Should Have Ended (VIDEO)
Just in time for Halloween, the latest edition of the web series “How It Should Have Ended” (HISHE) offers an alternative ending to the classic sci-fi comedy “Ghostbusters,” where crossing the streams is the least of Peter, Ray and Egon’s problems.
One Last Word on the 4th of July – A Truly American Holiday
07/05/2011 9:17 am By
As we all know, or at least should all know, the holiday of July 4th celebrates America’s independence from the British Empire dating back to [July 4th] 1776. However, the clamoring for independence did not suddenly enter the minds of our Founding Fathers on July 4th; the idea of an independent America had been building [...]
Patriotism: An Independence Day Meditation
07/01/2011 11:14 am By
A couple of years ago, my youngest daughter, Maya, was coloring a 4th of July picture. The design was a group of “puzzle” pieces, each with a letter inside it. The task was to identify the color that corresponded with the letter and then color in the piece. Maya looked at the required colors and decided they [...]
Today in History for June 19 (VIDEO)
06/19/2011 10:18 am By
Veracity Stew is a mix of topics from politics to pop culture. We also put a lot of emphasis and attention on making history fun to learn, because it is only by understanding where we’ve been that we’ll have a clearer picture of where we don’t want to go. So, from time to time, we [...]
Five Days of Dad: Only a Fool Wastes This
06/19/2011 9:39 am By
Veracity Stew is honoring dear old daddy this week with our series “Five Days of Dad,” featuring five essays (observations) leading up to Father’s Day, from father of six and Stew contributor Russ King. This concludes our series. You can read the other installments here. ===== With only a curtain between us and the next couple in [...]
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