This is a Christmas tree made from fungus.

The fungal Xmas tree is composed of, from the top: Talaromyces stipitatus; Tree: Aspergillus nidulans; Ornaments: Penicillium marneffei; Trunk: Aspergillus terreus.

Why? Because nothing says Christmas like Aspergillus terreus!

Oh, and don't forget the snowman—

Via the J. Craig Venter blog.

"Barfing reindeer" Christmas sweater?

In the world of ugly Christmas sweaters, this one takes the regurgitated cake!

Marmite: So gross, it'll make an elf barf in his cap!

You know what Marmite is, right?

Happy Holidays!

It's a toilet dressed up as a cute little Santa! Via.

More reindeer paté?

Yep, there's a Swedish company selling reindeer paté this season. And it's made from REAL reindeer!

What do you think: Is this a twisted idea of festive fun, or a good way to get some protein during the winter months?

I have to say, it's sort of cheap to advertise the reindeer-in-a-can as a "relative of Rudolph." Also, I'm suspicious of any food that has to put the word "edible" on the front in big letters!

Why, Santa? Why?

A peeing Santa? Man, our neighbor has some funny ideas about holiday decorating.

"El Caganer" makes his annual appearance!

By Paolo Polloni.

I wrote about El Caganer in both The Big Book of Gross Stuff AND The Pocket Guide to Mischief.

So for now, I leave you with these images of the giant peasant pooper that appears in Barcelona, Spain each year.

Happy Holidays!

It's going to be a gross Christmas.

Gross Santa!

In 1955, a man named Bradley McGinty came up with an idea for kooky holiday cards. The idea didn't work out; if you'd like to read the story behind them, go here. (Via.)