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by December is supposed to be a time for joy and merriment, but with the hustle and bustle of daily life, the stress of holiday travel, shopping and planning, the sheer anticipation we used to experience as kids seems a distant memory. But mobile applications can help us stop, take a breather, and regain some of that missing holiday fun. In the spirit of the holiday season and an attempt to recover some of that holiday excitement, the following are 10 fun iPhone apps to help put a little more festivity into your lives. Note: We evaluated apps for all holidays in December (including Kwanzaa), but only included apps we thought were worth your time and money, regardless of which holiday they represented. For those who don’t live in areas that are frequented by carolers, this is the next best thing. iCaroler features a group of melodious singers who belt out tried and true Christmas songs like “Jingle Bells” or “Deck the Halls.” The song choices are limited but that is overridden by the fact that this app features multi-sync technology. Have a friend download the app and “join” your carolers for a surround sound caroling experience. Cost: $0.99 No celebration is complete without holiday cookies. This app contains numerous recipes for creating festive holiday treats like Holly Jolly Fudge and Peppermint Crunch Bark. If you can’t decide which tasty sweet to bake, just shake your iPhone and one will be selected for you. Cost: $0.99 Since you have the treats, you may as well have the cocktails as well. With recipes for libations such as Apple Mistletoe Tini, Jingle Juice and Rudolph’s Tipsy Spritzer, your next holiday party will certainly be merry and bright. Cost: $0.99 Can’t get enough of “Rocking Around the Christmas Tree?” Download this free Christmas Radio app to have immediate access to 40 Christmas radio stations from around the country. Cost: Free Feel the sudden urge to hear sleigh bells, fire crackling or wrapping of presents? This app provides little sound bites of these and more to get you into the Christmas spirit. Cost: Free This app gives you a lot of bang for your buck. Not only does it include GPS Santa Tracking, it also includes a North Pole blog, a customizable ‘Naughty or Nice’ list, the ability to send text messages to Santa, and more. In addition, 10% of all proceeds from this app Read More