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Out with the old!

There's only 359 days left until Christmas!
Maxine's going out with attitude and new insights.
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Holiday Homes

There's only 360 days left until Christmas!

I came across a site that offers information on some famous "Holiday Movie Homes"


 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.


Visit The Houses Onscreen page to see the other movies featured, listed A-Z.


A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS HOME TOUR


30+ Online "Bloggin Style" Homes


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Holiday Costumes


There's only 361 days left until Christmas!

Dress like your favorite holiday character. Snowman, Snowflake, Elf, etc. These are too cute not to celebrate and show your holiday spirit!

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Day 28 - 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's a few suggestions from School Time Snippets

There's only 362 days left until Christmas 2023! 10 COOL CHRISTMAS PAPER CRAFTS FOR KIDS Paper is amazing as crafting medium, here'...

Day 27- Online Short Christmas Stories



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

  • Twas The Night Before Christmas Story
  • The 12 Days of Christmas Story
  • A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
  • A Christmas Tree by Charles Dickens
  • Christmas at Fezziwig's Warehouse by Charles Dickens
  • The Cratchits' Christmas Dinner by Charles Dickens
  • The Poor Relation's Story by Charles Dickens
  • What Christmas is as we Grow Older by Charles Dickens
  • A Visit from St. Nicholas
  • Tiny Tim, a short Children's Christmas Story by Charles Dickens
  • The Child's Story by Charles Dickens
  • The Schoolboy's Story by Charles Dickens
  • Nobody's Story by Charles Dickens
  • Babouscka
  • The Fir Tree
  • The Little Match Girl
  • How the Fir Tree became the Christmas Tree
  • The Legend of the Christmas Tree
  • Little Piccola Christmas Story
  • Félix by Evaleen Stein
  • The First Christmas Roses a Christmas Short Story
  • The Mystic Thorn Traditional Christmas Story
  • Legend of St. Christopher Christmas Story
  • The Christmas at Greccio: A Story of St. Francis by Sophie Jewett
  • The Sin of the Prince Bishop - a Christmas Story by William Canton
  • A Christmas Legend by Florence Scannell
  • The Sabot of Little Wolff Christmas Story by François Coppée
  • The Little Friend by Abbie Farwell Brown
  • Where Love Is, There God Is Also By Count Lyof N. Tolstoï
  • How The Good Gifts Were Used By Two by Howard Pyle
  • The Snowman Story for Children
  • The House of the Seven Santas By John Kendrick Bangs
  • The Christmas Present by Richmal Crompton
  • The Christmas Tree and The Wedding by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
  • Christmas Night with Satan
  • The Christmas Party - Christmas Story
  • Christmas Chimes - Fictional Short Story
  • The Children of Wind and the Clan of Peace by Fiona Macleod

  • 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
    HowItWorks | Inspirational Christmas Stories
    Best Christmas Stories for Middle/High School Children PDF
    Christmas Stories Scribed PDF
    ** Free online Christmas Stories for Kids - Ririro
    StoryBerries


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    Day 26 - Vintage 70's Toys



    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.
    Some wonderful souls have actually taken the time to scan and upload wish books from the past. It goes all the way back to the 30's! Hoping this helps you have a super nostalgic Christmas. http://www.wishbookweb.com/the-catalogs/

    1980 Sears holiday catalog

    The most popular Christmas gifts each year from 1970 to 2018


    Timewarptoys.com photo gallery

     

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    Recap: Real Reason For The Season

    A collection of past postings involving the REAl REASON for the season
    Includes some of  the carols, stories and poems to recall why we celebrate Christmas 

    A collection of past postings involving the REAl REASON for the season Includes some of  the carols, stories and poems to recall why we cele...

    Christmas Movie Trivia #4

    Think you know Christmas Movie Music? 10 Multiple choice questions should answer that for you. Let's Play!



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    Christmas Cartoons - Mega Movie

    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



    Also see "The Biggest Ever Children's TV Collection (Volume 9) Christmas Edition"s * Archived Mega Collection * Publication Date 2020-10-13
         Get festive with a bunch of old and new Children's TV Characters bring endless fun of 26 best Christmassy episodes.
      1. Teletubbies-A Snowy Story.
      2. Bob The Builder-Bob's White Christmas.
      3. Tom & Jerry-The Night Before Christmas.
      4. Postman Pat-Postman Pat's Christmas Eve.
      5. Pingu-Pingu's Family Celebrates Christmas.
      6. Shaun The Sheep-We Wish You Ewe A Christmas.
      7. Thomas The Tank Engine-Thomas & The Christmas Tree.
      8. Mr Men & Little Miss-Happy Christmas Mr Worry.
      9. The World Of Peter Rabbit & Friends-The Tailor Of Gloucester.
      10. Noddy-Noddy & Father Christmas.
      11. Spot-Spot's Winter Sports.
      12. Popeye The Sailor-Mister & Mistletoe.
      13. Fireman Sam-Snow Business.
      14. Paddington Bear-Paddington's Christmas.
      15. Sooty-Santa's Back.
      16. Chucklevision-A Messy Xmas.
      17. Jimbo & The Jetset-Jinglebells Jimbo.
      18. Kipper-The Big Freeze.
      19. Henry's Cat-The Christmas Dinner.
      20. Balamory-Panto.
      21. Charlie & Lola-Snow Is My Favourite & My Best.
      22. Horrid Henry-Horrid Henry's Christmas.
      23. Fimbles-Cold Place.
      24. Bump-Bump's Christmas Story.
      25. SuperTed-SuperTed Meets Father Christmas.
      26. Tweenies-Snow.

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    Poems - Rodolph's Noses

    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 another.

    Rudolph's Spare Noses

    Rudolph's nose is very bright
    He 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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    Retro DIY Crafts for Christmas #3

    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 


    Wash Cloth Gingerbread Man (Teddy Bear)


    Collection #1 Collection #2

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    Vintage Christmas Story E-Books - Printable


    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.


    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.)


    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)


    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 Santa Claus



    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...

      What is Santa's real name? 
    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?
    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

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    Recap: Stories and Poems

    A collection of stories and poems from previous posts over the years 

    A collection of stories and poems from previous posts over the years 

    Christmas Movie Trivia #3

    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.
    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

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