Yes! It's officially December and I can finally write about Christmas! What better way to get into the festive spirit than with a video tutorial on how to make your own fast food-themed Christmas ornaments? How very appropriate for Lifehacker Australia.

If you have pets you need to be careful which plants you use to deck the halls in your home. Here are some commonly used plants that can be harmful to your furry companions.

Some of this year's cheeriest holiday decorations look great, but use lasers or other focused light projected on the side of your home for a stunning display. But they can be dangerous if you accidentally have them aimed skywards, where they can blind pilots of low flying planes or helicopters, or be mistaken for laser strikes.

There's nothing wrong with a Charlie Brown Christmas tree. But if your tree is looking a little bare and you want to add some lushness, a string of garland will do the trick.

Yuletide festivities are nearly upon us. For proponents of the Weihnachtsbaum tradition, this means dusting off the baubles and festooning your house with decorative flora -- be it pine, fir or plastic. But when is the right time to put up your Christmas tree? Or should it be up already? We want your opinion!