Holiday snapshots can often look cheesier than a bedazzled elf sweater. Which is why, this year, we’re advocating camera-toss photography. The art of spinning your sharpshooter to capture a trail of light isn’t just fun: It’s also the ultimate way to take advantage of all those sparkling Xmas lights and menorahs we only break out once a year.

We recently posted a How-To, based on tips from Ryan Gallagher, founder of the Camera Toss Blog. (Tip #1: Be careful!. Tip #2: Don’t come crying to us if you happen to break your camera!).

We also asked you, the reader, to post your own pics to Wired.com or upload images to Flickr with the tag “wiredcameratoss.”

After combing through more than 200 submissions — yes! — our photo editor handpicked the best and brightest of the bunch. Enjoy these desktop-worthy pics commemorating this holiday season. —Steven Leckart

Photo: gradualdazzle

Photo: dwolfgra

Photo: benjamincripps

Photo: dando2006

Photo: norawr2995

Photo: Chris Piazza

Photo: Stacy Blackman

Photo: Tyler Ozment

Photo: Stuart H. Marshall

Photo: muellj16

Photo: wcupmartin6

Photo: SpiffyShiznickle

Photo: Right Brain