A Touch of Home for the Holidays

By Heather Won Tesoriero

In a war that has boosted the nation's patriotic spirit, it's no wonder that U.S. troops overseas will be getting special attention this Christmas. Thanks to the Internet, people can send e-mail messages to service members anyservicemember.navy.mil) Plenty of stars are also pitching in, among them George Clooney and the cast of OCEAN'S ELEVEN, who appeared at the film premiere on a military base in Turkey. Here are some other ways Americans are taking the holiday spirit to the troops.

--By Heather Won Tesoriero

FREE DVD PLAYERS AND MOVIES Blockbuster is sending DVD players and scores of films to the troops. U.S.S. Theodore Roosevelt captain Richard O'Hanlon requested new releases, so the troops will be watching Shrek and Spy Kids

JAY LENO Bob Hope couldn't make it, so the man who wants to succeed him as America's Comic will entertain the troops during the holiday season. His wife Mavis has already been out front on Afghan women's rights

PHONE CARDS Through the efforts of AT&T, Wal-Mart and the U.S.O., shoppers can donate phone cards to the troops, either at Wal-Mart stores or at walmart.com

CIRCUIT CITY MESSAGE People can tape 30-sec. video messages for the troops at participating Circuit City stores. Some greetings will air on CBS

J. LO & CO. Jennifer Lopez, Kid Rock and Ja Rule will perform in an MTV-sponsored concert; the date and place are being kept secret for security reasons