After the unpleasantness of last week, it's time for something nice. Introducing A Holiday Cocoa Duel At Ten Paces!

The duel is a charity event in which Mac OS X developers battle it out for supremacy (and beer). The developers write small holiday-themed applications, and you pick which one you like most by donating to that developer's charity of choice! So far, the competitors are Gus Mueller, John Casasanta and me.

If you've got an idea for a fun and simple holiday-themed app and some programming skills, please participate! Or if you know an OS X programmer, pass the word along!

And be sure to check back Thursday morning to see what the contestants have come up with, and to pick your favorite!