Couldn't make it to New Orleans for Mardi Gras this year? You're not alone. Who throws a giant street party on a Tuesday, anyways? That's what long weekends are for. But don't be too disappointed at missing out on the fun.

Unless you've been living under a rock, you know there's a big ol' Nor'Easter about to tackle the East coast. If you have been living under a rock, you might be about to freeze to death under it.

Las Vegas is probably a lovely place to live. But spending a week in the desert at a trade show like CES—talking to thousands of people, handling hundreds of devices that countless others have touched, spending all your time going from taxi to casino to buffet along the Strip—it can leave you feeling incredibly grungy.

Finding the perfect Christmas gifts for your friends and family is a real challenge. And as you struggle to find things they might like, don't forget they're trying to do the same for you. So when you open that bright pink sweater, or the coffee maker they already got you last year, just smile politely and remember to…

Finding the perfect Christmas gifts for your friends and family is a real challenge. And as you struggle to find things they might like, don't forget they're trying to do the same for you. So when you open those ugly earmuffs or the fondue pot they already got you last year, just smile politely and remember to hold…

Finding the perfect Christmas gifts for your friends and family is a real challenge. And as you struggle to find things they might like, don't forget they're trying to do the same for you. So when you open that bright pink sweater, or the coffee maker they already got you last year, just smile politely and remember to…

So you've found your way to Gizmodo on Jesus' birthday. Welcome, we understand that the holiday spirit fades fast when every possible destination is closed and the television channels are filled with crap. CHRISTMAS WHY ARE YOU SO BORING? Don't worry, there is consumer spending joy yet to be had—even on this, the most…

So you've done it. You've successfully procrastinated gift-buying until the last possible second. Those carefree days of laziness come at a cost, and you're about to pay it by standing in line forever. Here's are some things that might ease your suffering a little bit. But just remember: You asked for this.

You might think that the Christmas party you threw last year was a rousing success, but that's only because your guests were too polite to tell you it sucked as they shuffled out the door at 9:30 in the evening.

There's a reason the holidays are often referred to as the most wonderful time of the year. The decorations, the lights, the presents, and the food all come together to make it outshine all the other holidays of the year combined. But do you know the one thing that can make Christmas even more wonderful? Avoiding all…