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Irving’s 1875 volume of English Christmas traditions preceded Dickens’s A Christmas Carol by more than 20 years. This edition also sports 120 black-and-white drawings from the original printing. Libraries would do well to start their Christmas shopping early with this handsomely illustrated volume.Copyright 1997...
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CANDLES DANCE ON THEIR MENORAHCandles dance on their menorah,Happy to be burning bright!All the children dance the hora,Nimbly leaping with delightUnderstand the miracleKindled by a match that sings,A cantor with his canticle,Here to give the moment wings.CAN ANYONE EXPLAIN THE GLOW OF CHRISTMASCan anyone explain the glow of Christmas?Holidays are candles in the night.Rebirth...
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Spode Christmas Tree was originally introduced in 1938, designed specifically for the American market. It is the oldest holiday pattern in the US today, and is loved by collectors for its nostalgia and warm recollections of past Christmases. The 12 piece set which includes 4 dinner plates 10 inches, 4 salad...
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This delightfully funny holiday gem tells the story of Ralphie Parker (Peter Billingsly) a 1940’s nine-year-old who pulls out all the stops to obtain the ultimate Christmas present.
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Even though it includes some of the same songs, this isn’t the Time-Life Christmas collection advertised annually on TV. It’s actually a budget version of that anthology, and not a bad deal at all. Some may argue it’s missing the two Elvis Presley tracks found on...
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The loss of a loved one is never easy and memories often make the holiday season especially difficult. Addie (Lisa Lucas) lost her mother when she was very young and, while she sometimes yearns for her mother, she is a happy well-adjusted ten-year old who...
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As Little Cub and her family prepare to celebrate the most special day of the year, the curious young polar bear begins to wonder… “Who invented Christmas?”Mama’s answer only leads to more questions like “Is God more important than Santa?” So she and Little Cub head off on a polar expedition to...
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A CHRISTMAS CAROL (1938) Reginald Owen portrays Charles Dickens’ holiday humbug Ebenezer Scrooge, the miser’s miser who has a huge change of heart after spirits whisk him into the past, present and future. From sets to stars to story, this triumphant adaptation adds a glow to the season. Like Tiny Tim’s benediction,...
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The best pre-school toys are not at all a simple thing to find. You have got to think about safety, amusement and learning value, along with their price. Thankfully, the very best pre-school toys can be found on the web along with reviews and info about them and their features. To help you out,...
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A VERY SPECIAL CHRISTMAS ALBUM: A KEY TO SPECIAL OLYMPICS GROWTH PAST AND FUTURE. Christmas is complete this year with the latest release of A Very Special Christmas, Volume 7. Contributing artists are regularly seen at the top of the charts and are some of today’s most influential artists. The influence behind...
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