Gather ‘round the (virtual) fireplace

The weather is getting colder and Christmas is right around the corner. If you don’t have a fireplace at home, don’t worry — instead, gather around the (virtual) fire with one of many festive yule log videos. These virtual fire options have become big business, most with lifelike sound effects included:

• For a classic? Try Fireplace for Your Home on Netflix.

• For the “Parks & Rec” fan? The 10-hour yule log special with Nick Offerman on Youtube.

• For pretending you’re in a Hallmark Christmas movie? The Hallmark Yule Log on Youtube.

• For a Pokemon trainer? Cozy up with Pokemon characters on Youtube.

– Katie Cline, 360 Media, Inc.