Over the past 10 years, there have been a number of advancements in the Arab world when it comes to >infrastructure, >technology, and >women's rights. Yet, there remains a lot to be done.

With these advancements in mind, there came about a wave of things in the Arab world ... things that didn't exist 10 years ago.

This Christmas, we're embracing them wholeheartedly because our world wouldn't be the same without them.

Here's a glimpse:

1. The boomerang shebsheb

2. This diagram explaining Arab relationships

Source: Facebook/Brains For Less

3. This epic "all about that paste" hummus song

4. A failed "chopsticks + falafel" ad

5. This on-point depiction of Arab weddings

Source: Twitter/Fala7i_King

6. This pie chart explaining the intricacy of Arab weddings

7. Avocado kunafah ... and we wish it didn't exist!

8. This Arab mom's cleaning strategy

9. Speaking of Arab moms ... this photoshopped image gamers would appreciate

10. This Arab flirting fail

11. Yet another "khara" flirting skill

12. Disastrous hummus chocolate

13. This halal meme

14. Hala Madrid existed ... but not "Halal Madrid"

15. Last but not least, this Muslim Christmas song