Christmas is drawing near and you need some different accessories to celebrate this holiday. Here are some nice suggestions.

1 Santa Claus model

It's so old. I'm tired of seeing the same fat man, clad in red and spiting a snowy beard. How about a sexy, young Santa with hot rippling muscles and short pants? Women would certainly enjoy Christmas more! But if all else fails, "classic" Santa is still a choice.

Available: Piaoliang Supermarket, B/1, Sunshine Plaza, Anli Road, Yayuncun, Chaoyang Price: 245 yuan

2 Wrapping paper and box

You always need something to wrap your package. You wouldn't want it totally uncovered, right... especially if it's a big one. A nice box and festive wrappings can make what's inside even more enjoyable.

Available: every supermarket in town

Price: 5-10 yuan

3 Christmas card

A card can be a little bit controversial-you either love it or hate it. Know why? Cards show your popularity: the more cards you get, the more popular you are. When I was a kid, I only got three per year. Sympathy anyone? Send me one and ease my pain!

Available: F/5, Beijing Book Store, Xidan, Xicheng

Price: 2-20 yuan

4 Christmas wreath

Supposedly, if you kiss your lover under the mistletoe, you'll be able to be together forever. Do you believe the advertisement? I wonder if it's only an advertisement...

Available: IKEA, No 1, Taiyanggong Road, Dongbahe, Chaoyang

Price: 5 yuan

5 Straw goat

This stupid-looking goat is connected to the Christmas season only by its red ribbon. The goat will 'rock' your season with a wonderful 'Christmas anthem', "waving its banner all over the place."

Available: IKEA, No 1, Taiyanggong Road, Dongbahe, Chaoyang

Price: 59 yuan

6 Christmas tree

Red isn't the only Christmas color. Green Christmas trees need some attention this holiday season too. Just be careful leaving the goat anywhere near it-he might be hungry.

Available: B/2, 77 Street, Xidan, Xicheng

Price: 100-250 yuan

7 Candle set

No candles on Christmas Eve? Are you crazy? Candles are the perfect decor for that steamy, romantic ambience. Where will you stick that burning thing? Why in an IKEA candle set, of course. The way the light flickers against the translucent glass is dreamy...

Available: IKEA, No 1, Taiyanggong Road, Dongbahe, Chaoyang

Price: 99 yuan (28cm), 9.9 yuan (small)

8 Pet clothes

This one isn't for you! Some festive pet clothes might help put Fluffy in the holiday sprit. I think it would be a great gift coupled with few bones. Don't neglect him this year-puppies his age still believe in Santa.

Available: No 45, Xinjiekou Nandajie, Xicheng

Price: 49 yuan

(Beijing Today, Dec. 11, 2006)