An interesting name for a movie, this one starts on a sour note. There’s that terrible conceit, completely set up and given away in the trailer. While Vince Vaughn and Reese Witherspoon never spend Christmas with their families, instead they both manage to get stuck at the airport while their families see them on the news (something that’s rather commonplace for a movie).

Some of the jokes viewed in the promo are very hilarious and original but the trouble is that because it is so funny that you would rater avoid seeing it in a movie. There are scenes where Reese who used to be fat is the butt of Vince’s jokes. There are also places when she gets trapped in the bounce house with a bunch of rowdy kids. And another one where a baby projectile-vomits on Reese’s cute black dress; so much for comedy!

In what would possibly be the world’s most expensive tree this Christmas, Japan had the glittering piece of work on display recently. Amounting to a cool £1million (Rs 7.5 crore), it sure has created a gorgeous atmosphere during global recession. Created out of 24 karat gold, the is decorated with more than 240 jewels including diamond baubles and strings of pearls and it weighs more than 21 kg.

It went on display earlier this week at the Ginza Tanaka jewellery shop in Shinsaibashi, Osaka. With a sluggish economic sentiment, it seems to hold stiff competition to its Internet counter part that costs a measly £70, available online.