Making the Best of Christmas with These Christmas Apps [iOS]

But hey, don’t forget that self-luminous rectangular handset you are holding. We all know the fact that it can do so much. With that being said, it can also be a means of boosting the spirit of Christmas. Through what, you ask? Well, stating the obvious here, you can always load your smartphones with amazing apps to make your gadgets livelier. After all, they are the lifeblood of these blank canvasses. So, are you ready to get fired-up on Christmas season? Check out these Christmas apps to enliven the spirit of Yuletide.

What are you going to do with your bag of cash from your 13^th month? If you want to make every cent count on buying gifts to your loved ones, then shopkick app is your way to go. Shopping for the long list of thoughtful gifts (as this season is for giving gifts) is fun-fun until your wallet gets busted. Here is when shopkick app kicks in. All you have to do is go into the stores who are associated with shopkick app, scan items, and then you’ll be rewarded with points they call kicks. Once you've accumulated enough kicks, you can then earn free items of all kinds. Moreover, you can also find a heap of discounts and deals within this app. So, what do you think? Aren't all these worth it since this app is actually free? [Free on iOS]

Have you always been hooked up on Christmas carols? Well, if you’ll ask me, don’t mind if I do! Have you noticed how a song can move you in an instance? You haven’t even been in the chorus of the song yet, and you’re already feeling the chills on the first twenty seconds. If you want to be surprised on what track plays next, better set aside your MP3s and listen to the radio-Christmas RADIO! This app actually packs over fifty stations of Christmas songs in various genres that are suitable for all ages as well. Now, you can be upbeat and mellow from time to time as the track changes. Oh! And just bring portable chargers with you in case your battery starts juicing out. It even has an inclusion of station broadcasting directly from the North Pole! What’s not to like? Get this app on your phone for free! [Free on iOS]

Shopping list… Check! Christmas songs… Check! So, what else? What better way can we still enjoy Christmas with another twist? You need not think further because Santa Booth app has got you covered. Of course, we can’t let Christmas pass by without even snagging pictures to keep on our memory lane. But this time around, you can actually tweak your photos to feel the Christmas spirit all the more. Santa Booth lets you capture a picture and turn it into a Jolly Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, reindeer, elf, and all the characters that comprise the Christmas season. This may not be cost-free but, it’s definitely worth a try. [$0.99 on iOS]

Running out of fun ways to celebrate Christmas? Celebrate it with these apps, and you’ll never feel blue once more! Happy Ho-ho-holidays!