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Every year at this time, millions of Oprah fans tune in to see her annual “favorite things” show. On the show, Oprah dishes about the best holiday gifts of the year—games, gadgets, food, clothing, and always a hot new electronic item—then gives the  gifts to her entire audience. It’s a fun show, sure to get even the biggest Scrooge into the holiday spirit. And it always gives views some great gift ideas.

So imagine my dismay when I tuned into the much anticipated favorite things show this week, only to find that Oprah isn’t giving us any favorite things this year. Instead, due to the bad economy, Oprah suggests we get back to basics. It’s not all about presents, she says. We need to get back to the true meaning of Christmas. Sure, I agree and all that, but what I still have 2 pollyannas to buy for!

This year, Oprah’s show featured some inexpensive gifts to make (fabric covered boxes to put notes in) and several recipes from her buddy Christina Ferrara.

Meanwhile, I felt bad for the studio audience. They went in to the show, saw the glittery, decked out set, and surely thought they were gonna go home with a ton of loot. Instead, all they got was a copy of Oprah’s latest book club selection, “The Story of Edward Sawtelle”.  And a bunch of ways to use a hot glue gun.

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