Think about it: It's a brief period when it's socially acceptable to sing as loudly as you can, squee like a demented banshee when unwrapping presents, wear clothing you wouldn't be seen dead in the other 11 months of the year and ambush folks you fancy for a free kiss under a sprig of foliage.
With this in mind, if you want to add an extra dose of fun to your festivities, then we've rounded up five ways to inject some fun with no more than your iPhone (or iPod touch), a few photos and a handful of apps. Go on -- add some serious silly to your Yuletide celebrations.
This app puts a coating of faux snow over your camera lens, meaning you can trick far-away folk into thinking the white stuff is coming down like there's no tomorrow where you are. Useful for both settling it'll-be-a-white-Christmas bets the underhand way and putting off unwelcome visitors.
Cost: Free
Do you secretly yearn to cover your humble domicile with festive lights that would tax the local power grid, but don't dare for fear of scorn? This app will let you light up (a photo of) your home so it (it will appear that it) can be seen from space, all to the accompaniment of some festive tunes. Deck the halls, indeed.
Cost: $0.99
Great to amuse fractious children (or heck, even bored uncles) over the holidays, this colorful app adds fun festive touches to your photos. Snap a fresh pic or upload one from an album to add more Christmas icons than you could shake a candy cane at.
Cost: Free
We bet it's safe to say someone you know needs a Christmas sweater makeover. Preferably someone who thinks they are a little bit too cool for such festive nonsense*. Steal a photo of his or her face and get creative with this app that will create a photo of your friend sporting ghastly Christmas-themed clothing faster than you can say, "polyester acrylic yarn."
Cost: $0.99
5. Coca-Cola Christmas Snow Globes
This corporate-backed app lets you design your own personalized snow globe scene that you can shake up to see the snow flow. After you've made your Christmas wish, set the scene and add photos, then share your creation to Facebook.
Cost: Free
BONUS: Mistletoe Photo Booth
If you see mommy kissing Santa Claus, be sure to whip out your iPhone and immortalize the magic moment with a mistletoe topping.
Cost: Free
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