Digital treats for yo’self. It’s Christmas, and it is never too late to spread the holiday cheer. Here’s a bunch of things to make your Christmas a little livelier
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Custom video message from Santa
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Synthesia, is a company that lets you make realistic AI-voiced videos, but for Christmas they have introduced an AI-driven custom Santa video. You can choose from Santa Claus and Mrs Claus. Then type out the message you want them to say. You can make them say pretty much anything, as long as it isn’t rude. Type in your email and in minutes you should be able to download your video. Unlike other Santa video services out there this one can actually pronounce Indian names and it’s completely free.
https://www.synthesia.io/santa
Plan a gift exchange
Gift exchanges are a great way to show your friends you care. Plan one with your friends or relatives using the Elfster app. You can set the number of days and the number of people participating. Then Elfster randomises the picks and tracks all the logistics involved in organising a gift exchange. It even keeps the entire thing secret if you want it to be. So, you don’t have to send reminders, or bug people if they have given their gifts. You can also add your Amazon Wish list to make things easier.
Watch Christmas movies for free
Plex, the software you use to store your vast movie collection, launched Plex TV. It has a huge selection of free-to-watch exclusive movies ready to be streamed. You can find lots of Christmas content here, from classic movies to b-grade cult movies. There are also two live movie channels that stream Christmas movies all day. Just install the application and register. Plex is also a great way to stream your movie collection from your computer to any smart device connected to your TV.
https://www.plex.tv/
Discover Christmas around the world
Christmas is celebrated in different ways around the world, with different traditions and unique foods. Visit WhyChristmas to discover these traditions, places where the festival is celebrated, and even a few recipes for treats. There is also a section for the Christmas story and a few fun activities you can do with the family, like colouring, quizzes, and decorating an online tree.
https://www.whychristmas.com/
Go deal hunting
Who doesn’t love a good deal? Christmas all the way up to the year end might be the perfect time to search for those hidden gems. DesiDime is the perfect place to search for these deals. Most deals posted here are community-driven. If you are quick, you might even find an error pricing deal, where the price of an item hits an all-time low, usually because of human error.
https://www.desidime.com/