Happy Rackmas 2008!

Rackmas 2008 is finally here! I hope everyone enjoys their celebration, and spreads good cheer throughout their workplace!.

Also remember this. Most holidays this time of year are about giving. While we don't exchange gifts on Rackmas, it's always a good idea to give to those less fortunate than us. I beg you all to take a visit over to the Child's Play website and make a donation today, in the spirit of Rackmas. Child's Play is a great charity that aims to improve the life of children in over 40 children's hospitals around the US. While we celebrate office cheer, we should always celebrate the happiness of a child.

Enjoy this wonderful holiday! I'll make sure to update the gallery with pictures from the celebrations. See you all next year!

Motherboard Christmas Tree

Hot on the heels of the LED Motherboard Menorah, here's a Motherboard Christmas Tree!

Made from recycled motherboards, they run $7.99 and need 1 9volt battery.

8-Bit Jesus

EDIT: This is the first half of the album. A preview, as Octoroc states.

OK, so this is sort of Christmas related, but can also be applied to your Rackmas celebrations.

Doctor Octoroc has released and 8-bit album called 8-Bit Jesus where he covers Christmas tunes in the fashion of old NES games.

Carol of the Belmonts totally rocks my socks.

The album is a free download, so head on over and snag it!

4 Days Left!

Only 4 more days left until Rackmas 2008!

I'm ashamed because I don't have my Rackmas decorations up at work...Soon, though! I'd better hurry before the Norton Ghost of Rackmas past shows up to show me the err of my ways.

It looks like we're going to have some great participation this year, so make sure to take plenty of pictures of your Rackmas events and mail them to rackmas@gmail.com so I can post them in the gallery!

12 Days of Geekmas

Geekdad will be hosting the 12 Days of Geekmas (12DOG) where they'll be looking back at the past year, and also giving away some great stuff.

AND

(Unknowingly) They are starting on December 12th, which just happens to be Rackmas!

Just an extra little nugget of awesomeness to add to your Rackmas day.

LED motherboard menorah

Here's one for all you Jewish Rackmas celebrators!

From the product's website:

"This menorah brings new meaning to the
Festival of Lights! Simply plug in included
battery & easily switch on each individual
candle for every night of the celebration.
Menorah stands about 5.5” tall by 9” wide."

This puppy runs $25. I have no clue if it comes assembled or not.

via Gizmodo

Gearing Up

It's almost that time of year again! Start dusting off your Rackmas ornaments, folks, for it's almost upon us!

Stayed tuned for more wonderful Rackmas related posts starting soon, including new Rackmas Carols, Rackmas ideas, Rackmas photos, and TACOS!

Rackmas City is Born

That's right!

Rackmas City!

Why not visit?