It has been a great year, though not to my expectations nor standards, but I'll take it anyway. And in not so many words, Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanzaa, and Happy Holidays to all! [caption id="attachment_799" align="aligncenter" width="550" caption="Happy Holidays!"] [/caption] Image ripped off from UserFriendly.org. Illiad, please don't sue me.

The Christmas holidays are upon us and, as we celebrate the birth of the foundation of a religion, we also tend to capitalize, and in turn, be victims of capitalism, during the festivities by participating in the madness that is Christmas gift-giving. Does anyone still remember the saying that it's "the thought that counts?" Anyway, before I rant on about people not giving a rat's ass anymore about the feelings of the giver by becoming ultimately selfish and throwing a bitch fit because the recipient did not get exactly what they want, I'll try to share what I know when it comes to Christmas gift-giving, for the geek you love.

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