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Why do cute forest critters run away from humans?

By Craig Nakano
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Because they saw these new holiday candles and were as creeped-out as we were. Those birds to the right must feel like self-roasting holiday dinners.

We’ll protect the identity of the retailer and simply say the name rhymes with Lottery Yarn. The same store has some equally cute pine-cone critters that you don’t light on fire -- warmer and fuzzier than watching little Rocky Raccoon’s ear drip down his back.

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We’re accepting nominations for the weirdest, most disturbing holiday decor at home@latimes.com. Include a photo and your own caption. Best entries will get posted on this blog.

Above: Pottern Barn’s 2009 holiday collection includes much cuteness that’s not set ablaze. If you’re going the woodland-critter route, skip the candles and try the set of four pine-cone critters, $24.

-- Craig Nakano

Photo credits: Pottery Barn
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Craig Nakano

Craig Nakano is the assistant managing editor for Entertainment and Arts. He joined The Times as an assistant travel editor, later served as home editor and most recently was the fine arts editor, leading a team whose accolades included a Pulitzer Prize and an Online Journalism Award. A California native, he worked at the Desert Sun of Palm Springs and at the San Francisco Chronicle after graduating from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University. He lives in Long Beach with his husband and son.

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