(If Asked) there are a total of 364 gifts

OK kids, PNC bank has reported that there is a 3.5% increase in the price of the items needed for the 12 days of Christmas. In the 28th year of the survey PNC has found that the 12 items come out to a grand total of $24,263 which is a $824 increase from last year.



These prices are, of course, just for one verse of the song. If you add up the total cost of all the items from the entire song (what PNC Wealth Management calls “The True Cost of Christmas”) it would surmount $100,000!


In honor of PNC's dedication to the holidays - The 12 Days of Christmas

The Muppets




Bob & Doug




The Twelve Gifts of Christmas Allan Sherman -




The Twelve Gifts of Christmas Straight No Chaser -




13 more shopping days until Hanukkah, 18 more shopping days until Christmas.

Exactly - what kind of names?

Since it's the anniversary of the original premiere of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer today, I thought that we'd check out some other Rudolph cartoons.

The original broadcast version commercials -




Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer cartoon from 1944 -




Verizon Commercial




Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer & Regis Philbin -




And if that's not enough

It's the Feast of Saint Nicholas, yes that St. Nick. Amongst other things, he is the patron saint of children and was known for his generosity. He's also known as the patron saint of sailors, fishermen, merchants, the falsely accused, prostitutes (Huh), repentant thieves, pharmacists and broadcasters.

In honor of Saint Nick, we have a second Christmas video countdown today - Santa!


Here Comes Santa Claus -




Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town -




Must Be Santa -




14 more shopping days until Hanukkah, 19 more shopping days until Christmas.



And so it goes

What says Christmas more (Part 2) -

than music by kids abused by their domineering father (the Motown edition)

Today's Christmas countdown - A Jackson Five Christmas

Give Love On Christmas Day




Christmas Won't Be The Same This Year




Little Christmas Tree




15 more shopping days until Hanukkah, 20 more shopping days until Christmas.


Another early Christmas special - Mystery Science Theatre 300 - Santa Claus



You won't see Santa battling Satan anywhere else today.

What says Christmas more -

... than music by kids abused by their domineering father

Today's Christmas countdown - A Beach Boys Christmas

Merry Christmas, Baby




Blue Christmas




Morning Christmas




16 more shopping days until Hanukkah, 21 more shopping days until Christmas.

Don't let it be a Blue Christmas

Today's theme - As this is the anniversary of St. Elvis' comeback - It's an Elvis Christmas today

Santa Claus Is Back In Town




Oh Little Town of Bethlehem




Here Comes Santa Claus

Because, sometimes you feel like a nut (during the holidays)

Today's Theme - Dr. Demento's Christmas:

A Christmas Carol



I Yust Go Nuts at Christmas



Nuttin For Christmas



Christmas Dragnet



18 more shopping days until Hanukkah, 23 more shopping days until Christmas.

Remember those who'll be away for the holidays

Today's Christmas theme - Sometimes the holidays occur during war time -

Happy Christmas (War is Over) -




Snoopy's Christmas




Pipe's of Peace Paul McCartney -




I'll Be Home For Christmas Bing Crosby -




19 more shopping days until Hanukkah, 24 more shopping days until Christmas.