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Scientists Figure Out the Mathematical Formula For the Perfectly Decorated Christmas Tree

Landon King — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 13:50:32 +0000

Before you start randomly cramming ornaments on your tree and covering every green spot in either tinsel, fake snow, or both...you should really listen to this.

'Carol of the Bells' Played on Warehouse Equipment

Landon King — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 17:13:24 +0000

A video of the song 'Carol of the Bells' being played on stuff you'd find in a WAREHOUSE is making the rounds online. It's a viral ad for a website called AlphabetPhotography.com, and they did it in their own building.

Stupid Link of the Day: Christmas Decorations That Will Haunt Your Dreams

Landon King — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 16:56:43 +0000

There's apparently a fine line between Christmas decorations and Halloween decorations. The website Buzzfeed.com put together 27 photos of Christmas decorations that will HAUNT YOUR DREAMS.

John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John Have a New Christmas Song – 'I Think You Might Like It'

Landon King — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 16:19:58 +0000

All right,it's official: John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John are embracing the cheese of their new holiday album, 'This Christmas'. They released a video for the song 'I Think You Might Like It' and, well, I think you might like it.

Is 'Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas' the Most Underrated Christmas Movie?

Landon King — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 15:38:09 +0000

There are so many Christmas movies out there, but there are 20 that you may not have seen. Because according to BuzzFeed.com, they're the 'Most Underrated Christmas Movies'.

'Silent Night, Deadly Night' – The Most Controversial Christmas Movie That Nobody Remembers [VIDEO]

Landon King — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 15:33:35 +0000

It's amazing how little people care about killer Santa movies anymore. Doesn't anyone remember the OUTRAGE sparked by the original "Silent Night, Deadly Night" back in the '80s? Check out an old news report on the next page!

'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer' is on CBS Tonight

Landon King — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 15:09:44 +0000

'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer' is on CBS tonight at 7. It's a Christmas CLASSIC!

John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John Are Putting Out a Christmas Album

Landon King — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 15:00:35 +0000

Former 'Grease' stars John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John hit the studio together for the first time in nearly 35 YEARS to record a holiday album titled 'This Christmas'.

Lubbock Residents Encouraged to Recycle Christmas Trees

Landon King — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 14:03:38 +0000

Don't leave that fresh-cut Christmas tree in the alley. You also don't want to leave it up till New Years. That thing's a fire hazard and you might burn up all the cool stuff you got from Santa! Drop it off and have it recycled! Get all the details on the next page!

Landon's Christmas Surprise [VIDEO]

Landon King — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 17:47:52 +0000

A few weeks ago I received an email from a listener in need. Thanks to the efforts of my fellow employees here at Kool 98, we were able to make her Christmas wish a reality. Read her story and see the video of all of us making the delivery on the next page!

Deviled Egg Nog Mixmas [VIDEO]

Landon King — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 14:37:04 +0000

Some group called "Screenwerks" made a Christmas "remix" song using clips from famous Christmas movies, songs and TV specials. They posted the video online, and it's called the "Deviled Eggnog Mixmas."

Herman Cain Released a Christmas Video [VIDEO]

Landon King — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 23:54:31 +0000

Herman Cain might not be running for president anymore. But just like he promised when he dropped out of the race, he's not going away.

'A Christmas Story' Is America's Favorite Christmas Movie…What Else Is There? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 20:58:02 +0000

According to a new survey from Harris Online of 2,499 adults, ‘A Christmas Story’ is the most popular yuletide film, having been picked by 20 percent of respondents as their favorite.

The Salvation Army Attempts to Set Record for Longest Uninterrupted Bell Ringing

Landon King — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:51:53 +0000

The Salvation Army is trying to set a new world record today for longest uninterrupted bell ringing by an individual.

December 23rd, 2011 is 'Festivus' [VIDEO]

Landon King — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:38:49 +0000

Festivus falls on December 23rd this year. Inspired by "Seinfeld", this is the holiday where you gather around an aluminum pole and air your grievances to your friends and family.

Santa Needs to Visit 526 Million Kids on Christmas Eve and Here's the Math Behind How He Can Pull it Off

Landon King — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:29:47 +0000

You know what would make Christmas and Santa and presents more fun? MATH.

20 Awesome Dogs Getting Ready for the Holidays [PICTURES]

Nick Romano — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 21:38:44 +0000

A recent study claims that a lot of Americans aren't getting into the holiday spirit. Well, if that's true, then we think we've found the solution — cute dogs in holiday costumes! They're fun to look at and an excellent source of inspiration for dressing up your own puppies.

Check Out the Official Texas Tech 2011 Ornament

Landon King — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:40:30 +0000

Each year a new ornament is available so that Texas Tech supporters can collect the entire set. This year, they are honoring Raider Red's 40th birthday! Get all the info on the next page!

Here's an Extremely Annoying Montage of Animals 'Singing' "Jingle Bells" [VIDEO]

Landon King — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 17:33:00 +0000

Last week, I told you about a poll that said one of the most-hated Christmas songs is the barking dogs version of "Jingle Bells". But this is even MORE annoying.

'I Want a Dog for Christmas Charlie Brown' is on TV Tonight [VIDEO]

Landon King — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 16:16:36 +0000

'I Want a Dog for Christmas Charlie Brown' is on ABC tonight starting at 7:00pm. This is the one that involves Snoopy's brother Spike and Linus and Lucy's little brother ReRun. It's a Christmas CLASSIC!