Earlier this year Jared Lyon and a couple of his co-workers at the Rochester Institute of Technology created an amazing domino run through their offices, racing along the walls, over shelves and tables, atop cubicle dividers, even employing the use of the copy machine.  Apparently not one to rest on his laurels, Jared set up a new challenge for himself and created a holiday themed run (in red and green dominoes, of course) that plays a Christmas carol!  I kid you not - watch the video:

Dominoes Everywhere for the holidays from Jared Lyon on Vimeo.

[Video via NotCot.org]

If the kids are feeling inspired to created their own domino run (or rally as they’re also known) you might consider these sets created just for them:

People Domino Rally from Play with a Purpose.  I don’t know that you technically call these dominoes as they’re people shaped and have no dots on them - but pretty cute nonetheless.

Perhaps a bit more traditional are these rainbow colored Wood Dominoes from Discount School Supply.

And then, I’m loving these old school vintage reproduction Kolor Dot Dominoes from Olliebollen.

While this set won’t work for setting up a rally, it’s awful sweet and looks good enough to eat - Candy Dominoes from Warm Biscuit

And if you’re feeling crafty, you’ll want to check out this make your own dominoes craft tutorial from Odeedoh - created with decoupaged vintage book pages and paint color chips on one side!

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