This week saw varied trends in the lead up to Christmas. Australia rose #loveyoumolly, as star Molly Meldrum took a serious fall hanging Christmas decorations. #fb blew in on the back of the timeline view release. The somewhat misunderstood #godisnotgreat showered down in response to news of the death of Christopher Hitchens. The ever-reliable #auspol front completed the top four.

A storm caused by Sir Ian McKellen (@ianmckellen118) tweeting a link to the new Hobbit trailer saw #thehobbit in all states.

In turmoil overseas, the passing of #kimjongil was felt less on Twitter than #Kardashians.

#Christmas and #lastminutegift continue to gain momentum as shopping days rapidly come to a close and the big day approaches.

#HappyHolidays!