What do Britney Spears, Michael Phelps, Queen Elizabeth, and Perez Hilton have in common? Video Christmas greetings! The Daily Beast presents the highlights (and nauseating lowlights) of 2008.

The World According to Jackie Claus?

First Pet Barney Teaches Michael Phelps to Doggie Paddle

Virtual Royalty

Britney Spears, Perez Hilton, and the Jonas Brothers say Merry Christmas too

Britney Wishes You—Urrp!—A Merry Christmas!

Perez Hilton: Snowflakes Are Better Than Prostitutes

The JoBros Offer Ho-Ho-Hos