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The Top 10 Christmas Gifts For Teens

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The Top 10 Christmas Gifts For Teens

Being a contemporary teenager going through an awkward stage of life is not easy. Not yet adults, but no longer children, they commonly feel misunderstood, isolated, and are frustrated most of the time. Pleasing them seems like an impossibility. Whether it's what's for dinner or what to watch on television or curfew times, there is likely going to be resistance from the teen. If you are buying for a young woman or a young man, we have a list of the top 10 Christmas gifts that will leave them happy - at least for a wee while.

Top 10 Christmas Gifts for Teens

Christmas Toys

Mp3 Player - While the iPod Touch is at the top of most teen wish lists, there are many other great Mp3 players available in all sorts of price ranges. If your teen listens to music, an Mp3 player is going to be a hit. Video Games - Whether it's a console - the Xbox 360 or the Nintendo Wii - or a video game for the Ps3, a video game is sure to make most teens happy. Clothes - While girls like new clothes for Christmas, boys do too, especially the ones who like to look their best. An extra special high priced brand name clothing item might be the exquisite gift for the teen in your life. Gift Card - Some would consider this tacky, but for many teens it is the exquisite gift that lets them get what they want. Whether it's a cafeteria gift card they can use with their friends or a gift card for a agency store, teens like to spend money. Tickets - If you know the teen's popular band, you can try to get them tickets to the next show in your area. Or, if they are a sports fan, a good pair of tickets might be the exquisite Christmas gift this year. Laptop / Netbook - This is a high priced item, but if the teen is your own and you want to help them in school, a laptop or netbook might be the gift they use all year long. New Phone - Most teens love their phone and getting a brand new one with lots of new features will likely make them leap in joy - on the inside anyway. Digital Camera - There are digital cameras in all price ranges these days. Most teens like to take pictures when they're out with their friends. If you have the money, a low-end Dslr camera would make most teens ecstatic. Music - In the past this would have meant Cds (and it still may depending on the teen), but it could also mean a gift card for Napster, iTunes, or someone else music store where they can download Mp3 music files. Puppy / Kitten / Hamster - Or some sort of pet. An animal isn't for every teen, but this unique gift is sure to be remembered. Just make sure the animal doesn't want a lot of work.

This list should give you a good idea of what Christmas gift is going to make the teens on your shopping list happy. Good luck and happy holiday shopping - the stepping back is over (spread the word that shopping online is back!)

The Top 10 Christmas Gifts For Teens

Favorite Christmas Songs for Kids

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Favorite Christmas Songs for Kids

What do kids love most about Christmas? The gifts, of course! When Santa and the elves dream big, children explode with delight. But the holiday season is about more than gift giving, and kids celebrate Christmas in a variety of ways. Chief among them are Christmas carols. There's no better way for kids to spread a little Yuletide cheer than singing "Joy to the World" at the top of their lungs. Thankfully for those of us who see the magic of the Yuletide season most clearly through the eyes of children, there are plenty of great kids carols to go around. Here, we'd like to present you with the 10 kids Christmas songs we think are the best of the best, in no particular order:

Joy to the World - Okay, we have to start with this one because we've already made a fuss over it. This song reminds us what Christmas is all about.

Christmas Eve

Frosty the Snowman - What kid doesn't love to sing this song? There's no beating a white Christmas, and building a snowman with mom and dad is as fun as it gets.

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer - Without question the most popular and endearing children's Christmas carol of all-time.

Jingle Bells - "Dashing through the snow ..." Can you finish the next line? Of course you can, all the way to the chorus! And your kids can, too. This song is as catchy as they come.

Here Comes Santa Claus - This song is filled with anticipation and promise. Kids go to bed on Christmas Eve with its words in their heads ... "'cause Santa Claus comes tonight!"

Here We Come A-Caroling - Festive and upbeat, this is indeed the quintessential caroling song. It even wishes a happy new year. What more could you want?

Up on the Housetop - Another song about Santa. Could the picture get any clearer? Santa's impending arrival is definitely worth singing about!

The 12 Days of Christmas - Thought we might forget this one, didn't you? Not a chance.

Winter Wonderland - Christmas is magical no matter the weather. But let's face it, waking up to a Winter Wonderland on the big day certainly helps set the mood!

O Christmas Tree - Across America, elementary schools often celebrate the season before the holiday break with caroling or choirs. This song is on the set list almost without fail. It pays homage to the very tree we meticulously decorate each December, the tree under which Santa leaves gifts for the kids who have been good. The Christmas Tree is an integral part of our tradition. How can we not sing about it?

So there you have it, the 10 best kids Christmas songs ever written. How'd we do? We're sure we left off a few, but there are just too many great songs not to.

Favorite Christmas Songs for Kids