Reduce The Panic » christmas http://reducethepanic.com Thu, 15 Dec 2011 08:37:38 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 Wishing You a Cute Christmas http://reducethepanic.com/2011/12/12/wishing-you-a-cute-christmas/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=wishing-you-a-cute-christmas http://reducethepanic.com/2011/12/12/wishing-you-a-cute-christmas/#comments Mon, 12 Dec 2011 10:09:57 +0000 Catherine South http://reducethepanic.com/?p=651 more]]> Wishing you a Merry Christmas! Enjoy these cute Christmas pictures as you relax over the festive season.

 

Santa Hamster

Cute and fluffy, Santa Hamster is sure to fill your Christmas stocking with tasty treats. Here he is, checking the quality of your Christmas snacks.

Santa Hamster Cute Christmas Picture

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Sleeping Santa Puppies

Your Christmas presents might be covered in some drool this year, with these cute Santa Puppies on the job.

Cute Christmas Picture Sleeping Puppies in Santa Hats

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Santa Baby!

“Santa baby, and hurry down the chimney tonight!” – Lyrics from the song Santa Baby, originally sung by Ertha Kitt

Santa Baby Cute Christmas Picture Photo

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Cuddly Bunny Christmas

You’ll be sure to have a bouncing good Christmas with this adorably cute bunny as Santa’s little helper.

Cute Christmas Animal Bunny Santa Hat Suit

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Miao Miao Bells, Miao Miao All the Way!

Miao you have a very Merry Christmas! This cute and cuddly kitten might just share a bit of his cuteness with you for the day. If you leave milk and cookies out for him.

Christmas Kitten Santa Cat Cute Animal Picture

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Five Crazy Christmas Gifts http://reducethepanic.com/2011/12/02/five-crazy-christmas-gifts/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=five-crazy-christmas-gifts http://reducethepanic.com/2011/12/02/five-crazy-christmas-gifts/#comments Fri, 02 Dec 2011 10:24:42 +0000 Catherine South http://reducethepanic.com/?p=570 more]]> Do you get bored of giving gadgets or home decor as Christmas presents? Or do you run out of ideas for Christmas gifts? Try these crazy Christmas gift ideas on for size…

 

Critter Comb for Freaky Fashionistas

Want to give someone a memorable, creepy Christmas present? This taxidermy Guinea Pig comb will never be forgotten, unlike your future invitations to play the Secret Santa game.

Crazy Christmas Gifts Taxidermy Guinea Pig Comb Accessory

source:walyou

 

It ‘Snot a Soap Dish

Instead of giving a soap dish for Christmas this festive season, you can give this nose shower gel dispenser. Unlike the old-fashioned soap dish, this modern gadget dispenses soap without leaving behind a slimy, snotty residue.

Home Decor Design Nose Snot Shower Gel Dispenser Funny Gadget

source:walyou

 

Gifts for People Who are Full of $#*!

Because some people need a wake-up call, like a coffee enema. Perhaps this enema bag jewelry will come in handy.

Weird Bizarre Creepy Christmas Gifts Enema Bag Jewelry Accessories

source:soweirdo

 

Makin’ Bacon

The ideal Christmas gift for bacon lovers. This tasty bacon candy treat allows your carnivorous friends to snack on bacon no matter where they are.

Bizarre Christmas Gifts Bacon Candy Gross Food Sweets

source:toesmile

 

Don’t Feel like Giving Anything for Christmas?

You now have the option of giving an elegantly packaged gift of… Nothing.

Funny Gift of Nothing Christmas Present Birthday Humor

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10 Fun & Funny Christmas Tattoos http://reducethepanic.com/2011/11/29/10-fun-funny-christmas-tattoos/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=10-fun-funny-christmas-tattoos http://reducethepanic.com/2011/11/29/10-fun-funny-christmas-tattoos/#comments Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:08:52 +0000 Catherine South http://reducethepanic.com/?p=525 more]]> If you love Christmas and the holiday season, then this collection of funny Christmas tattoos is for you. From silly to bizarre, these funny tattoo designs incorporate various characters and symbols that represent the Christmas season.

 

A Merry Christmas May You Have

The lovable character from the popular Star Wars movies, Yoda, is shown in this tattoo; either as a replacement for Santa Claus or as one of Santa’s little helpers.

Funny Tattoo Star Wars Yoda Christmas Elf

source:geekytattoos

 

Kiss Me under the Mistletoe

This funny Christmas tattoo falls under the label of adult humor, as the mistletoe design is tattooed just above this guy’s belt line. In western culture, it is traditional to hang mistletoe in a doorway. If someone stands beneath the mistletoe, it is an invitation for a kiss…

Funny Tattoo Christmas Mistletoe Adult Humor

source:ratemyink

 

A Nightmare Before Christmas Tattoo

Jack Skellington, the main character from Tim Burton’s A Nightmare Before Christmas, is a humorous contrast to the traditional Christmas character, Santa Claus, with his jolly jowls and bulging belly. The Jack Skellington Christmas tattoo below shows how this character’s evil looks stand in contrast to the innocent-looking characters that are usually associated with Christmas hats.

Nightmare before Christmas Tattoo Jack Skellington

source:offbeatink

 

Jesus, a Bunny and a Jolly Fat Man

Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. In Christianity, Easter is a celebration of Jesus ascending to heaven, a ‘rebirth’ of sorts. The most recognizable Christmas character is Santa Claus, a jolly fat man in a red suit. Easter is often represented by a rabbit, called the Easter Bunny. In this funny tattoo, Jesus is shown with Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny.

Jesus Easter Bunny Santa Claus Funny Tattoo Design

source:lonsdaletattoo

 

A Calvin and Hobbes Christmas Tattoo

Bill Watterson’s famous comic strip, Calvin and Hobbes, has inspired a wealth of fan art tattoos. Most Calvin and Hobbes tattoos depict the main characters; the boy Calvin and his stuffed tiger, Hobbes, but other characters from the comic have also stolen the hearts of the public, such as the philosophical snowman, shown below.

Calvin and Hobbes Tattoo Christmas Snowman

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Zombie Jesus Christmas Tattoo

This tattoo takes a little deciphering to fully understand its meaning. As far as this author can tell, this is a depiction of Jesus as a zombie (he did, in a way, rise from the dead at Easter). The zombie doll character has its arms outspread in a similar pose to that of Jesus on the cross, and through the palms of its hands are nails, in a parody of the crucifixion of Christ. The lightbulb is, uh, well, it probably seemed like a good idea at the time.

Santa Jesus Zombie Funny Christmas Tattoo

source:simplytattoo

 

Funny Will Ferrell’s Inky Elf

This tattoo shows funny man Will Ferrell as the character that he played in the Christmas themed movie, elf.

Will Ferrell Christmas Elf Tattoo Santa's Little Helper

source:tattoofashion

 

Rudolph’s Predecessor, Immortal in Ink

This Christmas tattoo is a portrait of Randy the Reindeer, Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer’s predecessor. For years, Randy led Santa’s sleigh on Christmas eve, delivering Christmas presents to good little children, sometimes, even, to deliver Christmas gifts to naughty children. Then one snowy night, Rudolph that dastardly Red Nosed Reindeer usurped Randy’s position as lead reindeer, dooming Randy to eternal obscurity. RIP Randy.

Reindeer Hunting Christmas Tattoo

source:themusicink

 

We Wish You a Manga Christmas

This Christmas tattoo design uses the popular Japanese comic book style, manga, to portray Western symbols of Christmas. In this manga tattoo design, the Christmas fairy is shown wearing a Christmas outfit, holding the Star of Bethlehem and accompanied by other Christmas symbols, mistletoe and a candy cane.

Manga Tattoo Christmas Fairy

source:tattootestdb

 

The Grinch Stole a Christmas Tattoo

The famous children’s book, How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Seuss, features a Who whose heart is three times too small. The Grinch is angry at the other Whos, who, every year, enjoy the Christmas cheer. The Grinch decides to stop Christmas from coming by stealing the Whos’ Christmas presents, who-ham and Christmas decorations.

The Grinch Stealing Christmas Dr Seuss Tattoo

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5 Funny Christmas Cartoons http://reducethepanic.com/2011/11/14/5-funny-christmas-cartoons/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=5-funny-christmas-cartoons http://reducethepanic.com/2011/11/14/5-funny-christmas-cartoons/#comments Mon, 14 Nov 2011 08:38:39 +0000 Catherine South http://reducethepanic.com/?p=450 more]]> Share a bit of Christmas humor with these funny Christmas cartoons, based on famous Christmas characters such as Santa Claus, Frosty the Snowman and Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer.

 

Frosty the Snowman

Frosty the snowman knew
the sun was hot that day
So he said, ”Let’s run and
we’ll have some fun
now before I melt away.” – Frosty the Snowman by Walter Rollins and Steve Nelson, 1950

Funny Christmas Cartoon Frosty Hot Tub

source:forwardeverforward

 

Run Down Reindeer

Grandma got run over by a reindeer,
Walkin’ home from our house, Christmas eve. – Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer by Randy Brooks, 1979

Funny Christmas Cartoon Card Run Down Reindeer

source:dudesondiapers

 

You’d Better be Good

He’s making a list
And checking it twice;
Gonna find out Who’s naughty and nice
Santa Claus is coming to town – Santa Claus is Coming to Town - Coots and Gillespie, 1934

What gifts do naughty children get for Christmas?

Funny Christmas Cartoon Santa on a Chimney Toilet

source:crazy-frankenstein

 

Rudolph the Brown Nosed Reindeer

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Had a very shiny nose,
And if you ever saw it,
You could even say it glows. – Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer character byRobert L. May, 1939

See what happened to Rudolph’s predecessor Randy the Reindeer.

Funny Christmas Cartoon Rudolph Brown Nosed Reindeer

source:redbubble

 

A Seriously Silly Sleigh Ride

Just hear those sleigh bells jingle-ing
Ring ting tingle-ing too
Come on, it’s lovely weather
For a sleigh ride together with you – Sleigh Ride by Leroy Anderson 1948

Funny Christmas Cartoon Card Rudolph Bubble Gum

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Not your Average Christmas Card: Santa Claus Graffiti http://reducethepanic.com/2011/11/06/not-your-average-christmas-card-santa-claus-graffiti/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=not-your-average-christmas-card-santa-claus-graffiti http://reducethepanic.com/2011/11/06/not-your-average-christmas-card-santa-claus-graffiti/#comments Sun, 06 Nov 2011 11:16:50 +0000 Catherine South http://reducethepanic.com/?p=286 more]]> The name Santa Claus is believed to originate from the Dutch Sinterklaas, which may be an abbreviation of Saint Nicholas. Other names for Santa Claus include Father Christmas and Saint Nick.

The modern Santa Claus image was first introduced in 1863 by world-renowned cartoonist and caricaturist, Thomas Nast. His artist’s sketch showed a rosy cheeked old man, puffing on a tobacco pipe while holding an armful of toys. This image became so popular that it was adopted by Christian societies around the world. Shown below is Thomas Nast’s original Santa Claus design, which was published in the Christmas edition of Harper’s Weekly in 1863, alongside a graffiti art version of the original design.

Thomas Nast Original Santa Claus Character Design Thomas Nast Father Christmas Santa Claus Graffiti Art

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Santa Claus Graffiti

Popular media portrays Santa Claus as being a jolly old man with a big white beard, wearing a red suit that is trimmed with white fur. The character design is flexible, as long as the central design elements (listed above) are adhered to. Other items that are sometimes shown with Santa are reading glasses and/or a walking stick.

Santa Claus Graffiti Christmas Street Art Santa Claus Train Graffiti Spraypaint ArtSanta Claus Christmas Graffiti Street Art

Santa Claus Glasses Graffiti Street Art Santa Claus Christmas Gifts Graffiti

source:topgraffity,thegenkofgraffitiart,graffitiland,flikie

 

Evil Santa Claus Graffiti

For every “good” or “cute” character, there is an art movement to create evil versions of the character (see The Dark Side of Hello Kitty for evil versions of Hello Kitty). The Santa Claus doppelgangers shown below explore a dark, evil side of Santa that is not suggested by popular media. This is the kind of evil Santa who might give Creepy Christmas Gifts to naughty children.

Evil Santa Claus Graffiti Dope Smoking

Soldier Santa Claus Christmas Graffiti

Evil Santa Claus Graffiti Gun War

source:kingraffiti,phoenixnewtimes

 

Santa Claus Featuring Famous Faces

Santa Claus is a symbol of peace, joy and generosity. By depicting a celebrity or famous personage as Santa, a powerful statement can be made. An especially powerful contrasting metaphor can be created if the famous character or person is thought of as evil.

 

Graffiti of Jack Skellington as Santa Claus

An example of an “evil” character portrayed as Santa Claus Jack Skellington, from the movie A Nightmare Before Christmas, was supposedly the personification of all things creepy and deadly. The skeleton is shown below, in the guise of Santa Claus.

Jack Skellington as Santa Claus Graffiti Art

source:phoenixnewtimes

 

Graffiti of Osama bin Laden as Santa Claus

In the image shown below, Osama bin Laden is depicted as Santa Claus. Bin Laden was believed to be a leader of the Al Qaeda terrorist group that claimed responsibility for the destruction of the Twin Towers in New York in 2001.

Osama bin Laden as Santa Claus American Activist Graffiti

source:indiatimes

 

Graffiti of Banksy’s Rat as Santa Claus

World famous graffiti artist, Banksy, often uses rats as subjects in his graffiti art. Whether or not this piece was sprayed by Banksy or not is uncertain, but the rat character design is certainly reminiscent of Banksy’s graffiti style. Here the rat is shown dressed as Santa Claus. Next to it are the words, “Stop this seasonal madness. Go home and eat chocolate.”

Banksy's Rat as Santa Claus Graffiti Art
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Creepy Christmas Gifts for Naughty Children http://reducethepanic.com/2011/11/02/creepy-christmas-gifts-for-naughty-children/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=creepy-christmas-gifts-for-naughty-children http://reducethepanic.com/2011/11/02/creepy-christmas-gifts-for-naughty-children/#comments Wed, 02 Nov 2011 12:32:10 +0000 Catherine South http://reducethepanic.com/?p=30 more]]> “Oh! You better watch out, 
You better not cry, 
You better not pout, 
I’m telling you why:
Santa Claus is coming to town!”Santa Claus is Coming to Town by Coots and Gillespie

As a child, did you ever wonder what Santa Claus would do if you weren’t good all year? Would he sneak snakes and slugs into your Christmas stocking instead of candy canes and chocolate? Would he wrap a box of mud and worms in merry Christmas wrapping paper?

Here are some of the toys that Santa might leave under the Christmas tree for naughty children;

 

Zombie Plush Pillows

“But I heard him exclaim, ‘ere he drove out of sight,
‘Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good-night!’ “ – ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas by Clement Clarke Moore

Sweet dreams little children… Your Little Critter Plushies will watch over you…

Monster Doll Zombie Plushie PillowMonster Doll Zombie Plushie PillowsMonster Dolls Zombie Plushie Pillow

 

“Santani” Claus

Police officer: Attacked by Christmas toys? That’s strange, that’s the second toy complaint we’ve had.” - A Nightmare Before Christmas, 1993

These life-like creepy and cute Christmas toys by Santani will terrify and entrance even the most courageous of kiddies.

Baby Dumbo Octopus Monster Art DollBat Rabbit Monster Art DollBaby Owl Monster Art Doll

Elves, Anyone?

“There are no strangers on Christmas Eve.”  – Mildred Cram and Adele Comandini

No Barbies for the wicked; only monster dolls from SandraArteagA.

Elf Gremlin Monster Art DollGremlin Girl Monster Art DollLittle Gremlin Girl Monster Art Doll

 

Deck the Halls with Bells and Emos

“Nothing’s as mean as giving a little child something useful for Christmas.”  – Kin Hubbard

LuLusApple’s art dolls are perfect Christmas gifts for aspiring young emos and goths.

Emo Goth Art Doll African GirlEmo Goth Art Doll Christmas ElfEmo Goth Art Doll Sad Fairy

 

“He sees you when you’re sleeping, 
He knows when you’re awake. 
He knows when you’ve been bad or good, 
So be good for goodness sake!” Santa Claus is Coming to Town by Coots and Gillespie
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