It’s that time of year again where the geek community comes together to celebrate their favorite things. This year, we’re taking a look at the Twelve Days of Geekmas, which are a series of events that take place over the course of twelve days. The first day is December 1st and it’s all about getting started on your holiday season. You can get your geek on by stocking up on some holiday gifts, watching some festive movies or TV shows, and even decorating your home with some festive items. The second day is December 2nd and it’s all about celebrating your love for technology. You can get started by downloading some new apps or games, checking out some new tech products or services, and even visiting some tech-related websites. The third day is December 3rd and it’s all about celebrating your love for science and technology. You can get started by downloading some new scientific papers or books, checking out some new science-related websites or products, and even visiting some science-related museums. The fourth day is December 4th and it’s all about celebrating your love for fashion. You can get started by shopping for clothes or accessories related to geek culture, checking out fashion-related websites or products, and even visiting fashion-related stores. The fifth day is December 5th and it’s all about celebrating your love for art. You can get started by downloading some new artworks or books, checking out art-related websites or products, and even visiting art-related museums. The sixth day is December 6th and it’s all about celebrating your love for food. You can get started by cooking up a few dishes related to geek culture such as pizza doughnuts or macaroniandcheese with bacon grease (or any other favorite foods), checking out food-related websites or products, and even visiting food-related stores. And finally, the seventh day is December 7th and
That’s right! It’s the holiday season once again, which means we’re here to help you shop for that important geek in your life. Time to Geek up Christmas with a silly song, the How-To Geek way!
For maximum effect, try to read through the list to the tune of The Twelve Days of Christmas.
Image by Florian
On the twelfth day of Geekmas, a dear friend gave to me…
12 Gigs of RAM
This 12GB RAM kit is just what you need to give your geek’s tri-channel gaming rig some love. [link]
11th Doc’s sonic screwdriver
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10 wiggling piggies
They may look eccentric, but Vibram’s Five-Finger KSO shoes give your toes the freedom of natural movement. [link]
9 circles of Minecraft
Does your geek love crafting and hate creepers? This t-shirt shows off the 9* circles of the Minecraft world. [link]
*only 6 are available in Beta
8-bit holiday wreath
Spice up your holiday décor with this 8-bit pixelated, LED-powered wreath. [link]
7 inches of Kindle Fire
This little tablet is hot item! It’s hackable, multi-functional, and cheap, and be sure to check out our review for more details if you haven’t already! [link]
6 gears a’clicking
This super-geeky gear ring spins and clicks to entertain your inner engineer, and it’s the height of geek fashion. [link]
iOS 5
Tablets are definitely in this year, and Android’s not your Geek’s OS choice, the iPad 2 will fill in nicely. [link]
4-driver earbuds
Show your hardcore audiophile some love with these Westone in-ear monitor. 4-drivers in each ear means acoustic heaven. [link]
3-level precision cutting board
This triple-precision cutting board will ensure your geeky chef gets all the dimensions and angles right! Warning: Not for those without a love for significant figures. [link]
2.5” SSD
This 120 GB solid state hard drive makes for a solid upgrade. [link]
1 pint of Aperture-endorsed brew
Cave Johnson approves of this Aperture-certified beer receptacle. Drink and be merry! [link]
We hope our song sounded a bit better this time around!
And, to help edify your holiday, we’re here to remind you that the Twelve Days of Christmas – also known as Chrismastide or Twelvetide – don’t actually start until Christmas. Thanks to Chappers, a commenter on last year’s Geekmas list.
