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How to Get Rid of Your Christmas Tree in 10 Easy Steps

Cameron Simcik — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 19:05:56 +0000

It's hard to believe the holidays have come and gone in a matter of weeks, which means all of a sudden our "binge eating" is going to be frowned upon. It also means it's time to think about taking down our festive decorations. This can be a bummer not only because it's like getting rid of all seasonal cheer, but we also haven't the slightest idea how to get rid of our Christmas trees. Luckily, we've discovered a step-by-step instructional guide that walks us through this process in a painless manner.

This Kid Is Soooooo Happy For Christmas Present (VIDEO)

Kelly West — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 18:58:42 +0000

I can relate to this kiddo and his tears of happiness!If I opened my present and it had keys to a New Harley Davidson I would be balling my face off! I am not sure what present the kid got but this is a hilarious video! Enjoy

Dad Has Awesome Reaction To Getting Tickets for Christmas

John Riggs — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 16:50:45 +0000

The guy who filmed this video’s dad really wanted tickets to the Alabama vs. Notre Dame championship football game, so that’s exactly what he got for him. What he videographer didn’t realize was how much these ticket meant to him. So much so he broke down and started crying. Best reaction from a grown-up ever!

People in Japan Pre-Order KFC so They Can Eat it on Christmas

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 19:00:19 +0000

Christmas culinary traditions differ from nation to nation, but you’d probably be hard-pressed to find one more surprising than the one in Japan. On December 25th, residents of the island nation line up to buy buckets of KFC for their yuletide celebrations.In fact, some forward thinking Japanese folks go as far as to pre-order the Christmas party barrels up to [...]

Skateboarding Santa Dog Is Here to Save Christmas

Emerald Catron — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 18:15:24 +0000

Does it seem like no matter how much cognac you put in your eggnog, you just can’t seem to get into the Christmas spirit? Maybe you should try watching this video. It’s significantly more cute, with and causes zero hangover. We just want to thank the random stranger in Japan who decided to dress their [...]

How To Get Your Kids Sleeping on Christmas Eve – What Do You Do?

John Riggs — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 17:29:06 +0000

Christmas Eve is one of the most exciting days in the world because tomorrow is Christmas. The anticipation of what comes tomorrow for youngsters gets them all anxious and, if you were like me, had trouble actually getting to sleep on Christmas Eve. As a kid, here’s what I did to get to sleep. My [...]

How to Play Drinking Games With Your Family During The Holidays

Jim Lee — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 15:00:50 +0000

‘Twas the night before Christmas when all through the house, you could hear Grandpa yell “Waterfall” then “dammit I’m housed”. The holidays can be pretty boring. You can only hear about Uncle Mort’s foot maladies for so long. We all make what I think is the mistake of compartmentalizing the type of activities we do [...]

Motorhead's Lemmy Performs 'Run Run Rudolph'

Stephen Lewis — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 09:00:19 +0000

Even the hardest rock and rollers can get into the Christmas spirit, as witnessed by this dangerous cover of 'Run Run Rudolph' from the legendary Lemmy Kilmister of Motorhead, with help from Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top and drummer Dave Grohl of Nirvana and Foo Fighters fame.

Merry Christmas From the Scottish Falsetto Sock-Puppet Theatre

Tom Blunt — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 22:10:40 +0000

If “Scottish Falsetto Sock-Puppet Theater” sounds like a mouthful, that’s because it is — and these mouthy, high-pitched puppets would like to throw some Christmas cheer your way. It turns out these smelly troubadors have an entire playlist of holiday-inspired videos for you to paw through, including ‘Santa Baby,’ ‘Silent Night,’ and many others. Everything [...]

12 Days Of Legal Weed (VIDEO) (NSFW)

Kelly West — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 22:24:43 +0000

This is hilarious! Bob And Doug McKenzie did there version of The 12 Days Of Christmas so why not a version for Legal Weed!

Found this on Youtube and it turns out it is Yakima's own Mainc Thunder! Check It Out!

Christmas Tree At Sgt Hubbard Park For Vets

Kelly West — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 01:05:11 +0000

A Christmas tree has been donated to The Veteran Memorial at Sgt Hubbard Park in honor of our Men and Woman who have served, past and present!Please join me in adding an ornament making this tree the best tree ever this holiday season! Thank you Jason and Brad Stiles from the Speakeasy for putting one [...]

Top 10 WORST Christmas Movies

Todd Lyons — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 21:07:54 +0000

Every year at this time there is always debate about what is the best Christmas movie of all time. Of course, the usual suspects are often at or near the top of everyone's list. Flicks like "It's A Wonderful Life," "A Christmas Story," and one of my personal favorites, "Love Actually."

But what about the WORST Christmas movies?

Science Offers Explanation for Rudolph's Red Nose

Donald Deane — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 16:34:16 +0000

Have you ever wondered how Rudolph got his red nose? Well, Dutch scientists have finally explained the mystery. Turns out, the reindeer's shiny nose is the direct result of "hyperemia of the nasal mucosa." Way to take all the magic out of Christmas, science.

Yakima Santa Stops By KATS Early This Year

Todd Lyons — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 22:10:47 +0000

Earlier this morning on "The Big Show" I was pleasantly surprised to get an early visit from Jolly 'Ol St. Nicholas.

Santa Claus stopped by the studio to see if I had been being a naughty or nice D.J. (for the record, "Naughty") He also took questions from the listeners like this one via our Facebook page from Rachelle Welch-Tahsequah:

Tesla Engineer Rocks A Beer Dispenser (VIDEO)

Kelly West — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 00:15:07 +0000

What a great idea! A beer dispenser made out of a door handle!Great minds think alike! I just wish that I had the resources to do it! Well anyway, the one I thought up in my head was no way near as cool as the Tesla’s Matt Brown, Senior Design Engineer. Full story here. Check [...]

Victoria's Secret Models Sing "Deck The Halls"

Todd Lyons — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 22:53:44 +0000

Let’s face it. It’s no secret that Victoria hires lingerie models for their looks and not their singing voices or I.Q.’s. This video proves it. I’ll be in my bunk. Decking my halls.

Lyons Family Christmas Cookie Recipe [AUDIO]

Todd Lyons — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 22:21:07 +0000

Once a year, I pass along my family’s decades-old Christmas cookie recipe over the airwaves during “The Big Show.” This year was no different. If you missed the broadcast the other day, I have posted it here for you. It is such a secret recipe that I simply cannot type it out and have it [...]

Santa Provides Free Black Bear Frozen Yogurt Wednesday Night

John Riggs — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 19:20:16 +0000

Santa Claus is making a special guest appearance at Black Bear Frozen Yogurt on Wednesday night (December 19th, 2012). Listen to him read ‘The Night Before Christmas’ and get some free frozen yogurt while you’re there. Santa Claus will be there from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Black Bear Frozen Yogurt is in the Westpark [...]

Why Doesn't Eggnog Make Us Sick?

Jackie Mancini — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 15:00:59 +0000

This popular holiday drink is traditionally made by combining raw eggs, rum and dairy and leaving it all in the fridge for up to six weeks. We basically drink our weight in the stuff every December — how on earth have we managed to avoid being sick all this time? Like all happy endings, once [...]

Playing In Our First Snow Of The Season

Kelly West — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 22:57:23 +0000

Payge, Zoe and Myself had to go out in the snow!And to be honest with you they beat me to it. HA I was a little hesitant on going out there since it was a little chilly but I am watching them roll up the snow and I had to go with them! HA What [...]