Great Texas A&M Jerseys for Christmas 2011

Want to make that football fan on your gift list really happy this Christmas? Think about giving a gift that will allow him (or her) to really demonstrate team loyalty -- buy a football jersey of his favorite college team.

This is a gift that keeps on giving year-round. The nice thing about buying a replica college jersey is that prices won't break your budget.

Here are five picks from my favorite college team, Texas A&M:

Adidas Texas A&M Aggies Replica Jersey. This Adidas replica jersey is made of breathable red mesh material, making it wearable even when the weather is warm, which it usually is in Aggie country, and has screen printed numbers and NCAA team graphics. It's one of the more expensive of the Aggie jerseys at $60, but if you're an Aggie fan, it's worth every penny.

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Texas A&M Aggies Kids Nike Jersey. Made by Nike, this jersey come in size 5, so it's for that small Aggie on your Christmas list. It comes in red, and is made of a lightweight material that breathes. At $25, it's an inexpensive way to recognize that future star linebacker in your family.

Texas A&M Aggies Youth Rivalry Replica Jersey. Another hit with the younger set, this jersey comes in the Aggies' maroon and sells for $45.

Adidas Texas A&M Aggies #1 Replica Jersey. This jersey, in maroon, and with the number 1, is sure to be a hit for the wanna-be' quarterback, or for the former collegiate player who still thinks he got cheated when he didn't make the all-star team. Like most of the Aggie jerseys, it's made of fabric that allows the body to breath in warm temperatures, and can be had for $60.

Adidas Texas A&M Aggies #1 Replica Jersey-White. Made of 100% polyester, with a heavyweight mesh body, this white jersey with maroon trim has all the accouterments the "real" players wear on the field except the pads. At $40, it's a bargain.

I grew up in Aggie country, and even during their losing seasons have been a loyal and consistent supporter. They aren't as sexy as the University of Texas Longhorns, but with one national title and 18 conference titles since 1939, they exemplify the true grit that says 'Texans don't quit.'

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Some Great Christmas Gift Ideas for University of Alabama Fans

If you have a friends or family members who are Alabama fans then you know how proud they are to display their teams colors on themselves, at their houses, and even on their cars. That's why when gift giving time rolls around this year, you should buy them something that will help them to show their team spirit.

Listed here are just some of the things they might like:

Alabama Crimson Tide Crimson Gameday Vintage T-shirt

This tee has a classic design and bold colors. It's lightweight and features distressed graphics and a rib knit collar. A Tide fan's closet isn't complete without this awesome T-shirt. It's available here for only $18.95.

Alabama Crimson Tide Glass Hoody Ornament

What better way to for the fan on your list to show his or her team spirit than with a Tide themed Christmas ornament? This ornament is hand crafted out of glass and features the Alabama logo. It can be purchased here for $14.95.

Alabama Crimson Tide Ladies Crimson Canyon Pullover Hoodie Sweatshirt

Ladies love the Alabama color scheme on clothes, so you can bet the lady on your list will love this warm crimson hoodie with Alabama across the front in big white letters. This comfortable hoodie is available here for $38.95.

Alabama Crimson Tide Diamond Metal License Plate

Let them show everyone their Bama pride with this front license plate, just make sure they don't have one already! It's metal and features a big red stylized A on the front, and only costs $7.95 here.

Alabama Crimson Tide Pewter Logo Keychain

If you are looking for an inexpensive gift for a Tide fan then you can't go wrong with this crimson "A" key chain available here for just $5.95.

Alabama Crimson Tide Logo & Name Round Wall Clock

No Tide fan's home is complete without a Alabama clock on the wall. Even if the person on your list already has one, he or she could always use one for another room. This great looking clock has the crimson "A" in the middle with a white background and another logo at the bottom. You can buy it here for $24.95.

Alabama Crimson Tide Crimson Supreme Pajama Pants

You can bet these pajama pants will be put into use within a few days of Christmas on cold winter mornings. They are crimson and feature an elastic waistband, a fly, two front pockets, and are covered in Bama logos and the words "University of Alabama." They are available in small, medium, large and extra large here for $28.95.

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Yahoo! Sports Shop University of Alabama section

Growing up in Alabama one must choose to root for either the University of Alabama or the University of Auburn. Neutrality is not an option. At the age of six the author, Rick Combe, pledged his dedication to the Crimson Tide and has been true ever since.

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The 33rd Great Dickens Christmas Fair & Victorian Holiday Party

Four weekends including the Friday after Thanksgiving, November 25 through December 18, 2011.

Visit London in San Francisco! The one and only, original Great Dickens Christmas Fair is the only event of its kind anywhere. Join us to celebrate our 33rd year! The winding lanes of Victorian London come to life in over three indoor acres magically transformed into music halls, pubs, dance parties and charming shops overflowing with hand-made holiday treasures. read more

Price: General Admission: $25.00, Student/Senior/Military: $21.00, Children 5-12: $12.00, Admission Free for Children Under 5. Tags: family, fair, holiday, christmas, dickens, london, variety, santa, child, xmas, santa claus, kid, scrooge, tim, charles, christmas carol, st. nick, tiny

Four weekends including the Friday after Thanksgiving, November 25 through December 18, 2011.

Visit London in San Francisco! The one and only, original Great Dickens Christmas Fair is the only event of its kind anywhere. Join us to celebrate our 33rd year! The winding lanes of Victorian London come to life in over three indoor acres magically transformed into music halls, pubs, dance parties and charming shops overflowing with hand-made holiday treasures. Enticing aromas of roasted chestnuts and hearty foods fill the air. It's a lamp-lit city brimming with lively and colorful characters from the pages of history and the imaginations of Charles Dickens, Jules Verne & Lewis Carroll. Hours: 11 AM to 7 PM, free - $25. Free Bart Shuttle from Glen Park Station every Fair day. Cow Palace, Exhibition Halls, 2600 Geneva Avenue, San Francisco. www.DickensFair.com

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