94.3 The Point » Christmas

Has Your Generosity To Charities Grown This Season? [POLL]

Lou Russo — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 13:41:21 +0000

There is no more generous place on Earth than the Jersey Shore. We have proven that time and time again, and this year, there is more need than ever before. So I began to wonder to myself, could we become even more generous in this time of need? One thing I know about the people of [...]

Muslim 4th Grader's Heartwarming Letter to Santa

Matt Ryan — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 01:30:07 +0000

This letter sums up the spirit of a child at Christmas. Share this heartwarming letter with friends and family by clicking “Like” below!

Remembering Charities This Year Is More Important Than Ever

Lou Russo — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 14:27:34 +0000

Nobody is more generous than the great people of the Jersey Shore, and it’s never been more evident than it has been in the past 6 weeks or so. This holiday season, it is more important than it’s ever been. On the morning show, we have been trying our best to promote as many of the [...]

What's The Best Christmas Movie…Ever? [POLL]

Lou Russo — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 13:56:01 +0000

One thing is for sure about this poll. There is no correct answer. Each of us has that movie that just screams Christmas. For me, it’s A Christmas Story, just an awesome movie all the way around, but there are so many correct answers on this one, it’s mind boggling. Elf was absolutely hysterical. Sometimes Will [...]

This Year's Christmas Calendar Works in Our Favor

Lou Russo — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 12:19:30 +0000

Assuming you have Christmas Eve Day off, I can’t imagine a better set up as we approach Christmas then the way it falls on this year’s calendar. Think about it. How many times have you had to rush around Christmas Eve day picking up last minute gifts or wrapping presents after you get home from a [...]

Off To An Early Start With Christmas Shopping

Lou Russo — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 10:59:23 +0000

Normally, I wait until the last possible minute to do my Christmas shopping. There’s something about the pressure that makes me shop better. But this year I’m off to an early start. I started yesterday. That may seem late to most people, but for me, that’s about 10 days early, and I have to admit, [...]

Gift Ideas for Someone Difficult to Shop For

Laurie Cataldo — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 19:36:47 +0000

My Christmas shopping is finished (Yay!) but lots of people haven’t even gotten started yet. Holiday shopping should be enjoyable, but often winds up being stressful because of difficult to shop for types. Hopefully this will help. My dad is the king of the ‘impossible to shop for giftee.’ He doesn’t like anything the typical [...]

Christmas Decorations: Over The Top Or Subtle? [POLL]

Lou Russo — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 12:50:36 +0000

Diane and I backed out of the driveway last night to go grab some dinner, and as we did, we looked over our outdoor decorations. I would call them subtle. Red bows and some lights. Really nice. But I have to admit, as we drove to dinner, it was the over-the-top decorations that were catching my eye.

A Terrifying Christmas Tradition

Tom Dunphy — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 21:20:43 +0000

Krampus, the horrific Alpine Christmas devil, does more than just leave coal for naughty children.

Holiday Shopping Crunch Time: How Much Have You Done? [POLL]

Lou Russo — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 12:53:16 +0000

Tis the season, and now it’s mere weeks away. With all that we’ve been through here at the Shore, November was just a blur. So here we are, knocking on December’s door. We’ve had a our chances to get some shopping done, We had Black Friday and Cyber Monday, and apparently, sales were up, so that’s good news. But as I talk [...]

Top 10 Real Christmas Trees [LIST]

Matt Ryan — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 06:57:26 +0000

There are more and more tied to the rooftops of cars. It's time to get your Christmas tree. If you like to go for the real variety, the following Christmas Tree species have been voted and ranked as the most popular Christmas trees grown and sold in the United States. The poll is based on [...]

Santa's Official Live Reindeer Cam [VIDEO]

Matt Ryan — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 06:01:37 +0000

Getting a live view of Santa’s headquarters at the North Pole is now a click away! St. Nick has a webcam setup at his home so you and the kids can catch a glimpse of the reindeer anytime. Santa comes out to feed his friends at 11AM, 6PM and 9PM. Plus, you never know when [...]

21-Year-Old Gives Family Ridiculous Christmas Wish List

Laurie Cataldo — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 18:50:20 +0000

The holidays are upon us, and how appropriate that after yesterday’s discussion of ridiculous Black Friday sales this gem appears from the interwebs. A 21-year-old woman sent her family a lengthy Christmas wish list with insanely specific details (and links) of the items she feels entitled to, unless of course they were already purchased for [...]

Snow Blankets Jersey Shore

Lou Russo — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 11:20:14 +0000

I went to the home improvement store to do a little shopping and pick up some Halloween stuff Saturday. I, like most people, try to shut down a little bit on the weekend, so I hadn’t heard the forecast. I just didn’t expect all the snow.I wasn’t in the door of the store more than [...]

Sleigh Bells Are Ringing…Are You Listening? [POLL]

Lou Russo — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 12:39:20 +0000

I’m not going to fight it anymore. Diane and I were shopping for Halloween decorations this week, and in the background was the sound of “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town”. I haven’t even said “trick or treat” and I already have to be worried about being good…for goodness sake. Like I said, I’m done fighting it. [...]

It Isn't "The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year" Yet, Is It? [POLL]

Lou Russo — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 11:31:25 +0000

I’ve been accused of holding on to summer too long. I plead guilty to that. But now I’ve embraced the fall. The weather is beautiful. I’m ready to welcome Halloween, and I’ll even start thinking about Thanksgiving. But now they’ve gone too far. Just as I had turned the corner and began to get used to [...]

The Trippiest Cookies I Have Ever Eaten

Laurie Cataldo — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 11:34:05 +0000

I really believe that one of the best things about the holidays is the surplus of desserts around every corner. (My waistline may beg to differ, but this is a cookie post, not a New Year’s resolution post.) Yesterday’s treats though, were the most delightfully trippy and beautiful cookies I have ever seen. Flower-shaped and [...]

Mall Shopping The Day After Christmas Is Not For The Faint Of Heart (Or The Impatient)

Laurie Cataldo — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 12:50:28 +0000

I went to the mall yesterday. I was not prepared. I said on the air yesterday I was thinking about heading to the mall after work, but didn't want to deal with looking for parking and the crowds and the general insanity I figured the mall would be. It was just as bad as I imagined.

The Ultimate Awkward Gift Exchange [POLL]

Laurie Cataldo — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 12:16:32 +0000

I finished my Christmas shopping way early this year. My family decided to do a Secret Santa exchange for the adults, which worked out really well and made life much easier. The only other gifts I had to buy were for my immediate family...I thought I did a decent job this year, until we opened the presents.

Top 5 Christmas Cookie Recipies

Matt Ryan — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:41 +0000

Christmas without cookies is like Santa without his reindeer, a tree without ornaments, like…well, you “get the point.” See what I did there? Anyway, as an expert in Christmas confection I give you the Top 5 Christmas Cookie Recipes. Abby Lanes, Flickr 5 Peanut Butter Cookies Ingredients 1 cup unsalted butter 1 cup [...]