Is this the best nostalgic Christmas present of all time?

December 26, 2016, 7:27 am

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Long story short, yes probably.

I can’t imagine a more wonderful, nostalgic experience than opening a Tamagotchi on Christmas morning… Or, no wait opening a tube of Tazos… no wait, a View-Master…Or a Gameboy…

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Well anyway forget everything you thought you knew about life and the very fabric of time, because Reddit user xRIDICULEx’s wife has taken the idea of a thoughtful, nostalgic gift to new heights.

This is xRIDICULEx.

He’s next to his wife’s creation, a hand crocheted blanket featuring everyone’s favourite retro video games.

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December 26, 2016, 8:48 am

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Christmas menus (which seem to start in November) have taken their toll on our waistlines.

Is this the best nostalgic Christmas present of all time?

But now Christmas is over, the sales coming round gives us both an excuse and a reason to get back in the saddle and buy a new bike.

We need to burn off the calories (and cycling, we would argue, is the best and most fun way to do it).

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December 26, 2016, 9:25 am

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We’ve all been there. You open a card on Christmas morning, hold it gingerly so nothing falls out annnd…. it’s empty.

I know, I know. You shouldn’t expect anything, but it can still make for a massive let down. Because don’t lie, you do expect something.

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Then you have to keep that big, fake smile plastered on your face and pretend a piece of cardboard was all you ever wanted anyway.

Unless of course it’s your partner who gave you the empty card. Then all bets are off.

Nia Evans’ boyfriend, Obinna Victor, reacted perfectly:

‘This card is ass,’ he laughs in the video she shared online yesterday, ‘there’s no money in it.’

15… Read the full story

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December 26, 2016, 11:00 pm

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Winter is here – it’s time to pack your onesies, your old boots, mittens and hats and hit the slopes.

Whether you’re a first timer or returning for the 50th time, the feeling of being surrounded by snow-covered peaks and trees under a clear sky is always overwhelming.

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If you’re travelling with friends and family, there’s always going to be someone who will spend all day with a pair of skis on while someone else might be trying their hand at snowboarding.

The less adventurous will just take a walk… Read the full story

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December 26, 2016, 11:43 pm

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December 27, 2016, 12:00 am

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You might not want to admit it, but if your parents are the first people you go to for advice, or are the first people you want to tell if you get good news, then they’re probably your besties.

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I know, that sounds sort of pathetic. You probably have real friends too, ones you don’t share tonnes of DNA with, but your parents are the ones you’re closest to.

And that’s okay.

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December 27, 2016, 12:45 am

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Over Christmas, it’s perfectly acceptable for your cold, icy heart to melt and make way for a gloriously festive personality that swoons at anything even slightly romantic.

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Christmas romance goggles. They’re a thing.

That’s the only explanation for us all collectively losing our minds over a picture of a man riding the tube while holding a plant. It shouldn’t be a big deal. But it’s… Read the full story

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December 27, 2016, 1:44 am

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Being the youngest of the brothers and sisters in your family isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. These rumours of favouritism from parents and being able to get away with anything are nothing but false propaganda, probably stirred up by eldest siblings. 

You know different. You know that being the youngest one comes with many a struggle. Here are just 20 of them that will remind you of the injustices of family life if you happened to be born later than everyone else.

1. Oh, the cast offs.

Who wouldn’t love wearing their older brother’s scabby school blazer and fraying school tie while they get to lord about in M&S’s… Read the full story

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December 27, 2016, 1:52 am

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One of the things that puts people off going full-on vegan (other than wondering if it’s truly possible to have a delicious egg and butter free cake) is the cost.

Is this the best nostalgic Christmas present of all time?

While skipping the meat and opting for veggies instead is a budget-friendly choice, all the specialist vegan bits tend to be priced up.

Vegans may think they’re able to avoid the overpriced stuff and just go for natural, cheap food that just requires a little time… Read the full story

A stranger paid for this woman’s Christmas shopping at Lush when her card was declined

December 27, 2016, 2:04 am

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We all know that Lush is a place of miracles.

Its factory is full of magical bombs of colour and delightful aromas. Their staff are known for wonderful acts of generosity. And they know how to give a good snap back to haters.

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So if anything good was going to happen during the Christmas shopping season, it was probably going to happen in a Lush.

Even something like having your card declined at the till on… Read the full story

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December 27, 2016, 3:01 am

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There’s only one way to spend the days following Christmas: breaking up days of eating, sleeping, and playing with presents with a leisurely walk into town.

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It’s the way we do things. It’s how we recover from our overstuffed bellies and get some time away from our families.

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December 27, 2016, 3:09 am

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December 27, 2016, 4:30 am

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You just want to get your drink and get on with your night out.

You’ve been waiting at the bar for a good 10 minutes but, somehow, it’s the person who slipped in next to you a moment ago who gets served first.

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It’s frustrating to say the very least but we’ve all been there.

Is it because they’re hotter, taller or louder?

Is it because they’ve managed to make eye contact with the bartender while waving their £20 around?

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December 27, 2016, 4:46 am

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In the festive chocolate against festive chocolate rankings, Roses pale in comparison to the joy of both Quality Street and Celebrations (but they beat Heroes. Everything beats Heroes).

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They are the favourite of nans everywhere. The chocolates we used to love primarily for their crinkly wrapping, but now feel betrayed by.

But hey. If they’re there, we’ll eat ’em.

But we’ll eat some of ’em before the others, because while there… Read the full story

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December 27, 2016, 4:58 am

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Remember the guy who pranked his little sister by putting her photo on his family Christmas cards, while declaring her love for rapper Chief Keef on her behalf? 

Brother pulls off hilariously cruel Christmas gift prank on his little sister

Well, he’s back again – with an even bigger, and better prank.

Morgan Svobodny thought the pranks from her brother Zach were over after the last one gained viral recognition. At least just for Christmas.

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December 27, 2016, 5:05 am

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Whether you like it or not, Instagram now has a huge influence over our fashion choices, food options and social lives.

As a result, we often know more about the people we follow than we do about our own family members.

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Do you know what your sister ate for breakfast yesterday? Probably not. Do you know what John Legend was making recently thanks to Chrissy Teigan’s Insta… Read the full story

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December 27, 2016, 5:28 am

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On 25 December, one man was totally blown away after his brother gave him the most thoughtful Christmas gift.

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28-year-old Stuart Forward received a hand-crafted ‘Guess Who?’ game from his brother, Iain, 25.

But it wasn’t just any old game. Iain knew just how much Stuart loved Ru Paul – and so he decided to make a ‘Guess Ru?’ board – snipping out pictures of drag queen after drag queen to complete the game.

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December 27, 2016, 7:22 am

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2016 may have been a truly terrible year, but 2017 is already looking up – in terms of delicious vegan food, anyway.

London is getting an all-vegan kebab spot

Not only will we be getting London’s first fried chicken restaurant, but meat-free people will also finally be able to get in on the joy of kebabs.

In February, London will officially be home to What the Pitta’s permanent restaurant.

What the Pitta, if you haven’t guessed, is an entirely meat-free kebab restaurant. At the moment it’s a… Read the full story

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December 27, 2016, 7:56 am

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While many of us asked for the latest piece of technology or newest fashion accessory for Christmas, one girl wanted something more meaningful, something that made her proud to be who she was. 

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Dakotah, who’s from Ohio, was asked to give her dad a list of things she wanted for Christmas.

Knowing exactly what would make her Christmas… Read the full story

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December 27, 2016, 8:07 am

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Here at Metro.co.uk towers, the sounds of people sneezing and coughing are a daily soundtrack.

Not a hour goes by without someone sniffing or blowing their nose. It’s like a sort of indoor hay-fever season all year round.

And then there are mystery aches and pains that worsen while you’re in the building, or extreme fatigue that slays you at your desk – giving you eyelids of lead that seem to ping open the moment you leave.

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And it’s not… Read the full story