Speaking of the holidays xsnow from the repository can make your desktop more festive. here is what it looks like on my desktop
http://files.myopera.com/dsl-o/albums/550557/VLxsnow.pngAfter install simply open" run program " from the menu and type xsnow, to close type killall xsnow.
This can be done in a terminal but snow may be left on the terminal window so drag it to the top of the screen prior to enter, minimize the terminal, then to quit, close the terminal
In fluxbox you can add toggles for on and off on the menu, ie
[exec] (xsnow on) {xsnow}
[exec] (xsnow off) {killall xsnow}
or as above by clicking the run option from the menu
cheers