The Dailies

Word of the Day

Savor (v./n., say-VORE)

To appreciate something fully (especially food) or to have the taste of something (especially food) or the unique characteristic of something (especially food).

Gif of the Day

TagsSnowSilent NightsOld buildingsAnimationStillnessThings that fall with confidence and grace

Link of the Day

The Impossible Family Portrait

Today's link is an ad campaign. It launched two and a half years ago. So it's not necessarily "Christmassy" or "relevant."

But Skype's The Impossible Family Portrait campaign comes to mind a lot during Christmas. Watch the story of Denis, a Nigerian who came to America with $5 and is able to create a family portrait with the help of Skype:

Yes, technology isn't always the greatest thing. Sometimes, though, it gives us beautiful memories like this. To all the families who are separated by miles from loved ones, may you be able to connect with yours in some way this Christmas.

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Merry Christmas

John Lewis Christmas Ads

We almost forgot to post these this year. Fortunately, we didn't. Merry Christmas!

Here's this year's edition:

And the personal favorite, the 2013 edition: