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Home Alone
Sometimes all I want for Christmas is to be left alone. Kidding . . . All I really wanted for Christmas when Home Alone came out was that house. Seriously, who didn’t want that house?
For photos and information about 671 Lincoln Avenue in Winnetka, Illinois,
check the listing, Inside the Real Home Alone House, and the EW article.
UPDATE: The house sold for $1.585 million in 2012.
- Carol - Cate Blanchett’s House from the Movie “Carol” For Sale
- Castle for Christmas - “A Castle for Christmas:” Filming Locations for the Brooke Shields Movie -
The movie was filmed on location at Dalmeny House, a Tudor Gothic-style mansion built in 1817. Locals have pointed out in interviews that’s it’s “not actually a castle.” It sits about 30 minutes outside Edinburgh near Dalmeny Village.
- Christmas in Connecticut - The Stone Farmhouse from “Christmas in Connecticut”
- Christmas in Connecticut- The Stone Farmhouse from “Christmas in Connecticut”
- Christmas on Honeysuckle Lane- The House from Hallmark’s “Christmas on Honeysuckle Lane”
- Christmas Story- “A Christmas Story:” Ralphie’s House in Indiana
- Family Stone- “The Family Stone:” A House for the Holidays
- Gilmore Girls- How to Spend Christmas in Stars Hollow Like a Gilmore Girl
- Happiest Season- The Caldwell Family’s House in the Christmas Movie “Happiest Season”
- Holiday- Jude Law’s Mill House in “The Holiday”
- Holiday (Cottage)- How They Built Rosehill Cottage for “The Holiday”
- Holiday (For Sale)- “The Holiday:” The California House from the Movie
- Holiday Inn- A Classic White Christmas in the Movie “Holiday Inn”
- Holly & Ivy - The House from the Hallmark Movie “Holly & Ivy” Is For Sale
- It's a Wonderful Life- It’s a Wonderful Life: George Bailey’s Drafty Old House
- Miracle on 34th Street (1947)- “Miracle on 34th Street:” Susan Walker Wishes for a House
- Miracle on 34th Street (1994 Remake)- Susan’s Dream Home from the “Miracle on 34th Street”
- Miracle on 34th Street (For Sale)- “Miracle on 34th Street:” Susan’s Yellow House Is For Sale
- National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation- The Griswold House in “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation”
- White Christmas- Fun Facts About “White Christmas” and Its Connection to “Holiday Inn”
Visit The Houses Onscreen page to see the other movies featured, listed A-Z.
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Dress like your favorite holiday character. Snowman, Snowflake, Elf, etc. These are too cute not to celebrate and show your holiday spirit!
There's only 361 days left until Christmas! Dress like your favorite holiday character. Snowman, Snowflake, Elf, etc. These are too cu...
There's only 362 days left until Christmas 2023!
10 COOL CHRISTMAS PAPER CRAFTS FOR KIDS
Paper is amazing as crafting medium, here's a few suggestions from School Time Snippets
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More Red Ted Art - Christmas Paper Crafts
There's only 362 days left until Christmas 2023! 10 COOL CHRISTMAS PAPER CRAFTS FOR KIDS Paper is amazing as crafting medium, here'...
There's only 363 days left until Christmas 2023! Let's continue with the Christmas spirit by checking out these Free online PRINTABLE Christmas short stories.
Short Christmas Stories
20 Classic christmas Stories For Kids | Tea and Ink Society
11+ Best Christmas Stories for Kids | E-StoryBook
11 Very Short Christmas Stories with Morals (Under 5 Minutes) | International Storyteller
Christmas Stories for Kids | Bedtime Stories
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There's only 364 days left until Christmas 2023!
The festive season always comes with at least a tiny bit of nostalgia. On Christmas, most of us would go visit our relatives, give gifts, sit around the table, and unavoidably reminisce about the good old days of childhood.
Every kid wakes up on Christmas morning hoping to unwrap that wow gift.
Let's check out a few.
There's only 364 days left until Christmas 2023! The festive season always comes with at least a tiny bit of nostalgia. On Christmas, ...
Think you know Christmas Movie Music? 10 Multiple choice questions should answer that for you. Let's Play!
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Think you know Christmas Movie Music? 10 Multiple choice questions should answer that for you. Let's Play! Find more on: Metro.c...
A collection of cartoons from my childhood days and my children's childhood days (1970's - 1990's). These cartoons were what the holidays all about ... Family sitting together on a couch and watching the same thing year after year. was a big part of Christmas.
120 Christmas cartoons = 54+ hours
Google Music Playlist also available
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120 Christmas cartoons = 54+ hours
Google Music Playlist also available
A collection of cartoons from my childhood days and my children's childhood days (1970's - 1990's). These cartoons were what the...
also can use a few Maltesers/Whoppers, a Red Gumball and poem tag for another.
Rudolph's Spare Noses
Rudolph's nose is very brightHe helps guide Santa's sleigh
Without it in the dark night sky
They might not find their way.
So just in case dear Rudy's nose
Goes kaput and is on the blink
Here's some spare "red nose seeds"
To repair him in a wink!
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Rudolph! Rudolph!
Rudolph! Rudolph!
It’s time to go to town
But Santa’s wearing a frown
Cause your nose is brown!
Rudolph! Rudolph!
The children are in bed.
And now I know you’re ready
Cause your nose is red!
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Note: on the reverse side you could list the reindeer also such as:
.: Example from CraftingInTheCountry :.
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Brown M-M's, one Red M-M and attached poem for this simple gift. also can use a few Maltesers/Whoppers, a Red Gumball and poem tag for ...
Today's RETRO crafts have to do with kitchen towels, washcloths and a little bit of origami thrown in. So simple - yet so beautiful!
Christmas Kitchen Angel poems, tutorials
Washcloth Reindeer poems, video and tutorials
More Christmas Towel Creations
Santa Claus, video #2 Tutorials
Washcloth Snowman and another washcloth Snowman with "candy" TheCraftTrain
Candle - Christmas candle made from wash cloth and soap.
Angel Towel
ANGEL POEM
I am your Kitchen Angel, watching over you.
From baking all those goodies, to stirring up the stew.
If you ever tire, and some help is what your wish is...
Untie my tiny ribbons, and I'll help you do the dishes!
CHRISTMAS TREE tutorial VIDEO
Today's RETRO crafts have to do with kitchen towels, washcloths and a little bit of origami thrown in. So simple - yet so beautiful! ...
Free PDF e-book downloads featuring classic stories of Christmas, children’s stories, yule traditions, and the history of Christmas for the holiday season. A free gift for visitors from ChristmasGifts.com!
"Traditional Christmas Carols and Hymns"
Print out the song sheets with lyrics for your favorite Free Christmas carols and hymns on your own printer whenever you need them. Great for holiday occasions and carol singing!
The song sheets are all in large, easy to read text for caroling and each song fits onto a single page so you can print just the songs you need.
More information "Traditional Christmas Carols and Hymns"
Download the Printable PDF Caroling eBook,
"Tales of Christmas Past"
Tales of Christmas Past features thirteen short stories from the turn of the 20th Century. There are children’s stories and inspirational stories for grown-ups too, each story with black and white illustrations from the original books. (Fiction – 135 Pages.)
More About Tales of Christmas Past
Download the e-Book for "Tales of Christmas Past" - Printable PDF
"Vintage Christmas Countdown"
Each day of December through to Christmas day brings the rich history of Christmas alive with articles about the history and origins of Christmas traditions. Each day features a different tradition with vintage illustrations, recipes and vintage desktop wallpaper downloads from the the turn of the 20th century and earlier times. (Non-Fiction. 91 Pages)
More About Vintage Christmas Countdown
Download the e-Book for "Vintage Christmas Countdown" - Printable PDF
Kristy's Christmas Surprise by Olive Thorne Miller
When illness keeps Kristy at Grandma's for Christmas, she comes up with a most ingenious way to keep the holiday. She invites neighbors and relatives to a Christmas Eve gathering, announcing only after they arrive that they are all to tell a story of the oddest, most miserable, or most agreeable Christmas they ever spent. There follow 14 heartwarming tales that will call forth tears, dismay, laughter, and surprise. A fine collection of stories for family reading that embody the true spirit of Christmas.Ages 7-10 * 176 pages
This Way to Christmas by Ruth Sawyer
Stranded in upstate New York with just seven days to go until Christmas, a lonesome boy comes up with an ingenious way to bring Christmas to the equally lonesome inhabitants of his small mountain community, all of whom were spending the winter far from home. Visiting each in turn, David befriends his neighbors and delights in hearing the Christmas stories they share with him, stories they heard in their homelands long ago. A final celebration brings all the neighbors of different nationalities together, forging relationships that will outlast the holiday season and sending a message of hope to a war-torn world.Ages 9-12 * 134 pages
Christmas in Legend and Story by Elva S. Smith
An exceptional collection of Christmas stories, legends, and poems, that have distinct literary merit, a spirit of reverence, and an appeal for children. Chosen from a wide variety of sources by a pair of children's librarians, the stories represent the work of many writers. The selections are arranged chronologically, beginning with the birth of the Christ Child.Ages 8-12 * 227 pages
The Christmas Porringer by Evaleen Stein
An earthenware porringer, bought by a little Flemish girl of Bruges as a gift for the Christ child and stolen by Robber Hans, finally brings much happiness to her and her grandmother, the lace maker.Ages 6-9 * 93 pages
The Christmas Reindeer by Thornton W. Burgess
Little Folks' Christmas Stories and Plays by Ada M. Skinner
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Legend Of Santa Claus
Legend states that Nicholas had a giving spirit and traveled the countryside helping those less fortunate and the sick. Nicholas's parents were wealthy and left the bulk of their estate to Nicholas when they died. Nicholas, who always had the spirit of giving, took his inheritance and gave to those less fortunate and lived a life of humility. December 6 marks the anniversary of Nicholas's death. By the time of the Renaissance, St. Nicholas was the most popular saint in Europe. St. Nicholas was canonized by Pope Eugene IV on June 5, 1446 and became known as the patron saint for children and sailors.
Waves of European immigrants brought St. Nicholas's holiday tradition to America. By the end of the 18th century, St. Nicholas was recognized by American culture. In December of 1773 and December of 1774, it was reported that groups of Dutch families in New York gathered to honor the anniversary of Nicholas's death. The name, Santa Claus, was stated to evolve from Nick's Dutch nickname, Sinter Klaas, a shortened form of Sint Nikolaas, which is translated as the Dutch name for St. Nicholas.
His feast day is celebrated on the anniversary of his death, December 6.
This was traditionally considered a lucky day to make large purchases or to get married. By the Renaissance, St. Nicholas was the most popular saint in Europe.
Gift giving, a custom that was passed down from St. Nicholas's generosity in helping others has been a part of the Christmas tradition since the early 19th century. In the United States, stores advertised Christmas shopping in 1820, and by 1840, United States newspapers were carrying Christmas advertisements, featuring Santa Claus. In 1841, many children traveled to Philadelphia to see a life-size Santa model. The lure of Santa and Christmas giving were becoming popular in the United States. The Salvation Army in the early 1890's started sending unemployed men in Santa suits to solicit donations for needy families to provide them with Christmas meals. Salvation Army Santa's have been ringing their bells on street corners and in front of stores to gather donations for the needy since the start of this tradition.
The Origin and History of a Christmas Legend.The story behind Santa goes back to the third century during the time of St. Nicholas, a monk, even though some sources state that he was a bishop. Nicholas was born around 280 A.D. in Patara, in modern-day Turkey.- Read More...
Santa Claus' real name is Saint Nicholas. He is also known as Kris Kringle, Father Christmas and The Man With the Bag. - Parade.com
What is Santa's wife's name?
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This has been the common belief over the last few decades, and many people outside of the North Pole will call her Jessica Claus around the Christmas holiday. Regardless of what her true first name is, everyone at the North Pole continues to refer to her as Mrs. Claus, even Santa! -Talk To Santa
Interesting Tidbits: According to the blog Email Santa, Santa Claus is 1,751 years old as of 2022. In fact, the origins of Santa Claus can be traced all the way back to a monk named Saint Nicholas, who was born between 260 and 280 A.D. in a village called Patara, which is part of modern-day Turkey - Woman's Day Magazine
Sources: History.com
Legend Of Santa Claus Legend states that Nicholas had a giving spirit and traveled the countryside helping those less fortunate and the ...
Christmas Movie Trivia questions and answers to test your holiday IQ.
Click on the green bars to reveal the answers!
1. True or false: Miracle on 34th Street was released in November 1947.
False; it was released in June 1947.
2. What is the name of the opening song in The Nightmare Before Christmas?
“This Is Halloween”
3. True or false — 'It’s a Wonderful Life' was considered a box-office disappointment.
True. According to the BBC,
the film lost more than $500,000 upon its initial release.
the film lost more than $500,000 upon its initial release.
4. What is the family name of the family in 'Home Alone'?
McCallister
5. In which Lindsay Lohan movie can you see a group of girls performing on the song Jingle Bell Rock?
Mean Girls
6. What was the name of Peter Billingsley’s character in the Christmas movie ‘A Christmas story’?
Ralphie Parker
7. “Every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings.” is a quote from which Christmas movie?
It’s A Wonderful Life
8. In Love Actually, which Christmas carol does the Prime Minister (Hugh Grant) sings?
Good King Wenceslas
9. In which city does Amanda Woods in The Holiday live?
Los Angeles
10. Which Christmas movie featuring Lindsay Lohan was released in November 2022 on Netflix?
Falling for Christmas
11. Which Vampire Diaries actress was in the movie ‘Love Hard’?
Nina Dobrev
12. Which country singer played Dallas in the movie ‘Four Christmases’?
Tim McGraw
13. Which actor portrays Buddy in ‘Elf’?
Will Ferrell
14. In ‘A Christmas Prince (2017)’, what is Amber’s job?
She’s a journalist.
15. Who produced and conceived ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)’?
Tim Burton
16. Which Game of Thrones actress has the lead role in ‘Last Christmas (2019)’?
Emilia Clarke
17. What is the name of the guardian angel in ‘It’s a Wonderful Life (1946)’?
Clarence
18. In ‘Home Alone’, how many sisters and brothers does Kevin have?
Four
19. What are the three rules in the Gremlins (1 point per rule)?
No water, no food after midnight and no bright light.
20. What is the highest grossing Christmas movie of all time?
Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch
Christmas Movie Trivia questions and answers to test your holiday IQ. Click on the green bars to reveal the answers! 1. True or false: ...
It's that time of year again. To make it feel like Christmas one of the must-do's on my list is watching (for the 100th time) National Lampoons Christmas Vacation with Chevy Chase.
So you think you know all about this classic movie? Try a few of these National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation Trivia Quizzes to test that knowledge.
Example of questions like:
The "W" in Clark W. Griswold stands for Wilhelm.
What kind of mug is Clark drinking from when he talks to his boss?
When Clark and Cousin Eddie are talking in the living room, they are drinking egg nog out of Walley World mugs. Walley World was the destination of the Griswold's in National Lampoon's Vacation (1983)
When Clark and Cousin Eddie are talking in the living room, they are drinking egg nog out of Walley World mugs. Walley World was the destination of the Griswold's in National Lampoon's Vacation (1983)
Tensions continue to escalate until finally, on Christmas Eve, Clark receives a package from his company. Relief begins to settles in; yet, instead of containing the long-awaited bonus check, it's a subscription to the "Jelly of the Month Club." Clark immediately loses his composure and goes on a tirade about his boss.
More CHRISTMAS VACATION Trivia & Quizzes to test your Knowledge of this Classic Movie.
It's that time of year again. To make it feel like Christmas one of the must-do's on my list is watching (for the 100th time) Nati...
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