The Magic at Christmas Blog

New 2009 Christmas countdown calendar.

Kris Kringle — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:43:31 +0000

2009 Christmas countdown calendar

I have decided that since dates change every year that we will make a new Christmas countdown calendar each year. Each year will have a new design and be current with dates. Click on the small preview image and the larger image will be displayed that you can easily print. We hope you enjoy this year’s printable edition and wish you and your’s a very Merry Christmas.

A Christmas Bear for me Personalized Christmas Book

Kris Kringle — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 04:40:46 +0000

A Christmas Bear for me is a wonderful personalized story about a child’s wish for the special gift of a Teddy Bear friend. This is a well written book with beautiful illustrations that features your child’s name throughout the entire book. A Christmas Bear for Me captures the anticipation leading up to Christmas morning and the magic of receiving a special gift from Santa with a personalization that is sure to light up the eyes of any child. It can include the names of brothers, sisters and other family members to really bring it home. The book is a hard cover 26-page book that comes complete with a teddy bear and letter from Santa that really makes it a special Christmas gift for any child up to about 9 years old depending on the child.

Funny Christmas Gifts

Kris Kringle — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 23:28:42 +0000

It is great to have fun with your friends and family on Christmas, funny Christmas gifts are a great way to have some extra fun and bring a lot of laughter to everyone. Choosing the right funny gift is a critical part of the fun. Remember the idea is to increase the joy in during the holiday season, not to offend or hurt one’s feelings. Each person has a different threshold in regards to what they consider offensive, and what they consider offensive, so keep that in mind. Even though I enjoy funny gifts it is not very hard to turn your fun gift into a flop if it is not properly thought out. Having said that let the Christmas fun begin with a good selection of these funny gifts. Warning: the previous link may not be for everyone, and has some items that are not family friendly.

Black Friday/Cyber Monday Deals Online

Kris Kringle — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:24:10 +0000

Most people do not realize that they can get most of the same Black Friday Deals Online as they do in the stores, some even carry most of the special offers through to Cyber Monday. For me this is truly a great thing, I have never been big on fighting crowds or standing in line. Kicking back Friday morning with a cup of coffee and a Christmas list while I click away finding Great Deals, sometimes even better than in the store. To each his or her own, some people really love the running from store to store fighting for the deals and that’s great. But in my humble opinion the Best Black Friday & Cyber Monday Deals are found Online. Below are a few quick links directly to some of those Online Sales.
Wal-Mart - - Toys R Us - - Dicks Sporting Goods
Whichever way you decide to do it, have fun doing it.

Matching Family Christmas Pajamas

Kris Kringle — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:11:44 +0000

Kids love to match with their parents, and imagine the giggles and laughs Christmas Eve as the whole family puts on their matching Christmas pajamas. Top it off with a family picture on Christmas morning, and you have a memory that will last a lifetime. This is a simple way to have some family fun that the kids are sure to enjoy.Check out these matching PJ selections.

No Letters to Santa in North Pole, Alaska

Kris Kringle — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:28:26 +0000

Update: U.S. Postal Service Reverses Decision on letters to Santa.
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,576087,00.html

Since 1954 it has been a tradition for the residents of North Pole, Alaska to answer letters to Santa and even sometimes helping those less fortunate, however this year that all comes to an end. The Postal Service will no longer deliver those letters to North Pole, Alaska, instead those letters will simply be placed in a recycling bin or taken out with the trash. The Postal Service says it’s and issue of security and efficiency, needless to say many in this small Alaskan town are upset by the new policy, instead of being able to spread Christmas joy to those who they were able to help, it is all coming to an end. Whether you agree with the new policy or not, I just wanted to let you know exactly where those letters to Santa are going this year. Here is the link to the full article. http://www.ktuu.com/Global/story.asp?S=11526632

Send a Highly Personalized Letter from Santa Claus

Great Family Focused Christmas Gift.

Kris Kringle — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:20:47 +0000

The Christmas Sweater picture book is a truly beautifully illustrated book with a wonderful positive message for children. Adapted from the #1 New York Times bestselling novel by Glenn Beck, The Christmas Sweater shares a young boy’s story of hope and redemption as he searches for the true meaning of Christmas. With the whimsical Grandpa by his side, Eddie takes a magical journey reminiscent of A Christmas Carol and The Polar Express that leads him to appreciate the simple things in life: family and love. A great gift the keeps children reading while enjoying the wonderful illustrations and reinforcing the tradition of family and love during the Christmas season.

Wish Me A Merry Christmas Campaign

Kris Kringle — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 23:41:25 +0000

Wish Me A Merry Christmas Campaign

The Wish Me A Merry Christmas Campaign is a loving and actionable grassroots campaign that appeals directly to retailers to put Christmas back in the holidays. "> The Angel of the Lord announced that the good news of Christ’s birth would be proclaimed to all people (Luke 2:10), and we seek to keep spreading that good news, indeed! Churches across the nation will partner with the Campaign as they purchase buttons or car magnets that say, “It’s OK, Wish Me A Merry Christmas”

Build Your Own Snow Globe

Kris Kringle — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 04:34:37 +0000

Cool Build Your Own Snow Globe Kit.

Let is snow all year round! Snow globes are enchanting miniature works of art adored by avid collectors and lovers of novelty. Now, with the snow globe you create with this kit, keeping up with the changing seasons has never been easier. Build Your Own Snow Globe includes a globe, four interchangeable pieces, glitter, and a 32-page book complete with snow globe history, maintenance tips, and pointers.Check it out.

Personalized Christmas DVD for Kids

Kris Kringle — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 23:52:33 +0000

My Christmas Adventure Personalized DVD.
Transform your child into this holiday season’s COOLEST adventure with this Photo Personalized Kids DVD! When Jack My Christmas Adventure on Tyra Banks ShowFrost sets out to ruin Christmas, Santa asks for your child’s help to save the day. Packed with bonus features, this full-length action packed DVD features your child’s face in full color throughout as they become one of Santa’s favorite elves. In this winter wonderland of magic and fun, children will snowboard, dance, pilot an airplane, fly with Santa and ultimately foil Jack Frost’s plan to stop Christmas!

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