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Celebrate Christmas along with radio's greatest performers, ... Read more

Celebrate Christmas along with radio's greatest performers, characters and programs. These timeless holiday classics include moving and mirthful comedies, wholesome dramas, and adventurous missions of mercy. Laugh along with comedians like Jack Benny and Red Skelton (in a rare previously uncirculated performance), and with funny families on Fibber McGee & Molly, The Phil Harris - Alice Faye Show, Burns & Allen, The Great Gildersleeve, and The Life of Riley. Thrill to the heroics of Sergeant Preston and The Lone Ranger. Ponder the parables presented by Family Theater, and performed by Lionel Barrymore - plus many more holiday favorites. May these 21 digitally restored and remastered tales of nostalgia and nativity bring you cheer and become a part of your own Christmas traditions. Episodes include: The Jack Benny Program: A Wallet for Don 12-19-48; The Phil Harris-Alice Faye Show: The City Hall Christmas Tree 12-18-49; Fibber McGee & Molly: White Christmas Tree 12-18-45; The Great Gildersleeve: A Puppy for Christmas 12-24-47; Burns and Allen: Gracie's Last Minute Christmas Gift 12-18-47; Red Skelton: Junior's Christmas Play 12-24-50; The Life of Riley: The Christmas Present 12-17-44; This Is My Best: The Plot to Overthrow Christmas 12-19-44; Lum 'n' Abner: Christmas Story 12-25-41; Sgt. Preston: The Man With the Red Coat 12-22-48; The Lone Ranger: Christmas Comes to Sandy 12-24-48; Doctor Six-Gun: Pony for Christmas 12-19-54; Have Gun, Will Travel: The Hanging Cross 12-21-58; Family Theater: The Other Wise Man 12-14-49; Suspense: The Cave 12-20-55; Mayor of the Town: A Christmas Carol 12-23-42; Radio City Playhouse: 'Twas the Night Before Christmas 12-25-49; Let George Do It: Santa Claus in Glass 12-25-50; Night Beat: Five Days Off for Christmas 12-21-51; Exploring the Unknown: The Christmas Cloud 12-21-47; The Whistler: Three Wise Guys 12-24-50 Minimize

It's the night before Christmas and a mouse is whirling all ... Read more

It's the night before Christmas and a mouse is whirling all through the house-piling up a plate of cookies and finding the perfect spot to wait for Santa. When Santa arrives, Mouse sneaks a peek inside his sack, and before he knows it, he's on the ride of his life in Santa's sleigh! Michael Garland's luminous paintings and charming, rhyming text will thrill readers young and old. "Illustrated with striking photorealistic paintings, this lighthearted retelling of The Night Before Christmas . . . bring[s] the common fantasy of riding with Santa to life [with] an on-target dreamy edge. An enjoyable holiday ride." (Booklist) "Garland's surreal artwork sets the stage for this sprightly fantasy . . . . Eye-catching [and] dream-like." (Publishers Weekly) Minimize

Each Christmas we shamelessly wallow in sweet sentiment bro ... Read more

Each Christmas we shamelessly wallow in sweet sentiment brought to us courtesy of Hollywood, a glittering Tinsel Town filled with holiday spirit. It wouldn’t seem like Christmas if we didn’t spend some quality time with Jimmy Stewart and the folks of Bedford Falls or the March sisters—Jo, Beth, Meg and Amy. Scrooge is always a welcome guest in our home during the festive season, as well as newcomers such as the seemingly cursed but eternally optimistic Clark Griswold in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation and Ralphie and his quest for a BB gun in the seminal A Christmas Story, a film that has justifiably attained classic Christmas status. Our love of Christmas movies goes back to our childhood as many of the chapters in this volume relate. Christmas is our favorite time of year, a time people seem a little friendlier, children more closely resemble angels and family ties are a little more important. We decided it was time we share our love of the season and our favorite Christmas movies with other holiday cinema fans Minimize

Taken from the personal collection of Alexandra Adami, whic ... Read more

Taken from the personal collection of Alexandra Adami, which she painstakingly assembled over 10 years, this magnificent selection showcases 60 of the most magical Christmas cards, all distinguished by their originality and creativity and sent by famous, prominent and lesser-known families. It's said that Christmas brings out the child in all of us, so it's appropriate that many cards feature little ones enjoying this special holiday. And, in true Christmas spirit, part of the proceeds from this wonderful book will be donated to the CLIC Sargent Center- Caring for Children with Cancer. ? Introduced by Lady Helen Taylor, daughter of the Duke of Kent, this ideal Christmas present is a touching evocation of the seasonal spirit. ? Includes 60 of the finest examples of Christmas art from Europe and America. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book will be donated to the Clic-Sargent Center for Cancer Care. Minimize

It's that time of year again!! The stockings are hung, the ... Read more

It's that time of year again!! The stockings are hung, the ornaments on the tree, the cookies in the oven...the grown children coming home to Mom and Dad's house, bringing all their problems with them. But Peg Fitzgerald promises this year will be different. This year the Fitzgerald's will have the picture-postcard family Christmas she's dreamed of ever since her children were young. This year, Peg has taken a drastic step: she's done away with the television set, leaving five grown siblings, four significant others, two grandchildren, and TV loving Seamus with nothing to do but act like a family...for the entire Christmas weekend. Minimize

Sin and Salvation by Laura Baumbach Ian Flynn, a vampire ... Read more

Sin and Salvation by Laura Baumbach Ian Flynn, a vampire finds his perfect love in 1823 Victorian England in the form of Trevor Sheffield, a young stage actor. He keeps his true nature a secret from his lover until one Christmas Eve when Trevor is brought to the edge of death by a street gang mugging. Rather than lose the man who helped him discover he still had a soul (and a heart to break), Ian turns Trevor. Afterwards, he spends every Christmas Eve alone, wondering if he committed a selfish act of greed or a selfless act of love eternal. But Trevor won't leave Ian alone this Christmas. A Vampire for Christmas by Sedonia Guillone Christian St. Cyr, a vampire trapped in the nether world between soulless existence and redemption, has sworn not to kill from anger. He feeds only from mercy, which he does when he finds the beautiful man shot and bleeding to death near his home. However, the stranger revives and St. Cyr cannot resist making love to him. Little does he know that the lover who just claimed his heart for eternity is an immortal empath sworn to kill him. The Master's Gift by Kit Tunstall Chris Hanna didn't expect to provide blood and sex for vampire Hugh Klein when he became his assistant. He also didn't plan to fall in love with the other man. And he most definitely didn't think he would end up torn between his new lover and the woman who had captured his heart. He wants both of them, and the magic of Christmas just might make it possible. Publisher's Note: The Bite Before Christmas is an anthology of nontraditional romances. It contains sexual practices that may be offensive to some readers: oral, anal and ménage sex with male/male and male/female sexual contact. Minimize

The Rotating Artificial Christmas Tree Stand slowly rotates ... Read more

The Rotating Artificial Christmas Tree Stand slowly rotates 360 degrees to display all sides of your Christmas tree, turning your tree into a beautiful display of light and decoration. Use up to 2000 Mini Lights! Light plugs built into the stand keep wires from getting tangled. Control box has two switches: one for turning on lights, and one for rotation. Also perfect for stringing lights or garland! Just stand in one place, turn on the rotating stand and let the Rotating Tree Stand wrap itself! Made for artificial christmas trees only, with tree poles up to 1.25" diameter, and up to 8.5 feet tall. Rotates maximum weight of 150 lbs. Rated for 8 amps/120 volts/960 watts.A must have for anyone who's looking for a unique and beautiful Christmas! Minimize

Among the brilliant array of Anne Perry’s New York Times be ... Read more

Among the brilliant array of Anne Perry’s New York Times bestselling novels, her Christmas stories occupy perhaps the warmest spot in the hearts of readers. Each one is a masterpiece of suspense; each is alight with the true holiday spirit.In A Christmas Homecoming, a familiar face from the Charlotte and Thomas Pitt novels—Charlotte’s mother, Caroline—travels with her young husband, Joshua Fielding, and his theatrical troupe to Whitby, the Yorkshire fishing village where Dracula the vampire first touched English soil in the sensational novel named after him. Joshua has arranged to produce a stage adaptation of Dracula by the daughter of Whitby millionaire Charles Netheridge during the Christmas holiday, but after the disastrous first read-through of her amateurish script, only the fact that the company is depending on Netheridge’s financial backing for their spring tour keeps them at work. As tempers flare and wind and snow swirl around Netheridge’s lonely hilltop mansion, a black-cloaked stranger emerges from the storm—an eerily opportune arrival, for this enigmatic figure, one Anton Ballin, turns out to be a theatrical genius. At the same time, a brooding evil makes itself felt. Instead of the theatrical triumph that Netheridge desired for his daughter, there is murder—shocking and terrifying.Anne Perry’s ninth Christmas novel keeps us poised on a razor’s edge of suspense, hypnotized by a story in which the heartwarming power of goodness is challenged by the seductive power of inner darkness. In the end, A Christmas Homecoming lifts the spirit and rejoices the heart.From the Hardcover edition. Minimize

A festive collection of short stories by the natural heir t ... Read more

A festive collection of short stories by the natural heir to Maeve Binchy Cathy Kelly, the number 1 best-selling Irish author, has created her first collection of heart-warming short stories. Christmas Magic is full of charming tales of life, love and the everyday dilemmas that we all face, all told in Cathy's warm voice. From Dolores and Genevieve, two spinster sisters who must finally break free from their mother's powerful personality, to Alice, who is facing having to open her home and her heart to the one visitor that she doesn't want this Christmas, from a captivating family story triggered by a letter to Lily's disastrous arrival at her best friend's wedding, these are stories to make you laugh, cry and nod in recognition. Relax and unwind in front of a roaring fire and indulge yourself in these, and many other humorous and uplifting tales. Remember that Christmas comes but once a year, so let the magic reel you in! Minimize

I have endeavoured in this Ghostly little book, to raise th ... Read more

I have endeavoured in this Ghostly little book, to raise the Ghost of an Idea, which shall not put my readers out of humour with themselves, with each other, with the season, or with me. May it haunt their houses pleasantly, and no one wish to lay it. Their faithful Friend and Servant, C.D. December, 1843. And so it began. With those words, Charles Dickens laid pen to paper to create one of the most cherished holiday tales ever told. And now, Morningstar Entertainment has given this family favourite the restoration treatment it rightly deserves. Each frame has been carefully restored in order to present this film in its original, pristine, black and white glory. Alastair Sim is unsurpassed as the miserable miser Ebenezer Scrooge in this marvelous adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic A Christmas Carol. Featuring a superb ensemble cast, this highly recommended film is perfect holiday entertainment for the whole family. Minimize

Recognizing that the holiday season really begins at Hallow ... Read more

Recognizing that the holiday season really begins at Halloween (and, in some quarters, doesn't end until the Super Bowl), Vince Guaraldi and his record company have wisely assembled the hummable themes from various Charlie Brown TV specials. What we have here is the album's ability to communicate the playful irony and loopy, lovable characters that people Charles Schultz's "Peanuts" comic strip every week. Though only one actual Christmas tune is included--"Christmas Time Is Here," in both the vocal and instrumental versions--kids from ages 1 to 92 will still appreciate the "Great Pumpkin Waltz," the "Thanksgiving Theme," oddities such as "Heartburn Waltz" and "Joe Cool," and, of course, the "Charlie Brown Theme." --Martin Keller Minimize

Starring Louise Fletcher, A Dad For Christmas is a family s ... Read more

Starring Louise Fletcher, A Dad For Christmas is a family story about a young father and his newborn son. Matt (Christopher Turner), who is nineteen, goes to the hospital to see his baby. At the hospital, he discovers, his young girlfriend has already made arrangements for a couple to the adopt their baby boy. Matt has no family and when he sees Luke for the first time, like fathers everywhere, he falls in love with him. He finally has made the connection he's longed for. With the adoption imminent and no means to stop it, Matt takes Luke out of the hospital to his grandmother's (Louise Fletcher) house. The three form an off-kilter family unit. Finally, Matt confesses to the authorities and at the judicial hearing Matt's girlfriend expresses her desire for Matt to keep their son. The judge agrees. It's clear Matt and Luke were destined to stay together the two have battled the odds to become a family. Minimize

Countdown to Christmas: Memory Making Stories and Activitie ... Read more

Countdown to Christmas: Memory Making Stories and Activities for Every Day from December 1st to the 25th. Do you long to make this holiday season the best ever? Do you wish to escape from the commercialism that hounds us from every corner? Do you wish to slow down this Christmas and enjoy the holiday as they did in the good old days? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you are holding the answer in your hands. Countdown to Christmas has family friendly stories and activities for every day from December 1st to the 25th. Imagine your family gathering each day to read a Christmas story and then participating in a fun activity. This can become a reality with Countdown to Christmas. This book is broken up into daily sections. Each day has a story and an activity that should take about 30 to 45 minutes. Some of the stories included are: "Becky's Christmas Dream" by Louisa May Alcott; "The Fir-Tree" by Hans Christian Andersen; "The Star" by Florence M. Kingsley; "The Conscience-Pudding" by E. Nesbit; "Why the Chimes Rang" by Raymond MacDonald Alden; "Christmas Every Day" by W.D. Howells; and "Christmas Storms and Sunshine" by Elizabeth Gaskell. Nearly all the stories in this book were written in the 1800s and early 1900s so some of the language may seem old fashioned, but this only adds to their charm. Many of these stories have not been reprinted since their first publication and they are just waiting to be rediscovered by a whole new generation. Countdown to Christmas will appeal to any age group but children ages 6-14 will probably enjoy it the most. The activities include: games, crafts, cooking, riddles, quizzes, singing carols, etc. This book will help families grow closer together. Make this Christmas truly memorable with Countdown to Christmas! Minimize

Taken from the personal collection of Alexandra Adami, whic ... Read more

Taken from the personal collection of Alexandra Adami, which she painstakingly assembled over 10 years, this magnificent selection showcases 60 of the most magical Christmas cards, all distinguished by their originality and creativity and sent by famous, prominent and lesser-known families. It's said that Christmas brings out the child in all of us, so it's appropriate that many cards feature little ones enjoying this special holiday. And, in true Christmas spirit, part of the proceeds from this wonderful book will be donated to the CLIC Sargent Center- Caring for Children with Cancer. ? Introduced by Lady Helen Taylor, daughter of the Duke of Kent, this ideal Christmas present is a touching evocation of the seasonal spirit. ? Includes 60 of the finest examples of Christmas art from Europe and America. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book will be donated to the Clic-Sargent Center for Cancer Care. Minimize

Through a child's eyes, waiting for Halloween and Christmas ... Read more

Through a child's eyes, waiting for Halloween and Christmas can seem like forever. So imagine how special it would make a sick little girl feel if the holidays were magically moved forward -- just for her. Vanessa Marks knows just how that feels. Now a healthy young woman, she has written a children's book entitled November Christmas, inspired by her memories as a very sick eight-year-old. At age 23, Vanessa returns to her hometown to share her story with a group of children at the local library. Years before as Vanessa's family struggled to deal with her illness, Tom, her dad, was determined to bring some joy to his family. When he stops by the nearby farm stand during the summer to inquire about pumpkins and Christmas trees, his perceptive neighbor Jess Sanford quickly catches on that he's trying to move up the holidays. Jess steps in engages others to help with this heartfelt cause, and while doing so begins a healing process of his own. With support of their small town and the gift of caring from a neighbor, the father's wish for his daughter is realized -- Halloween in August and a November Christmas. Features: "Making of" featurette, behind-the-scenes interview, biographies, credits and production story; wide-screen version, closed captioned, English subtitles for the hearing impaired. Minimize

There is trouble at the North Pole. Christmas is just arou ... Read more

There is trouble at the North Pole. Christmas is just around the corner and the reindeer are restless. However, Santa does not find the cause until his reindeer go on strike. What will he do? Who will pull the sleigh? His search for help is fruitless until one evening, he hears his dachshunds yelping in their sleep. Going to their kennel to quiet their collective nightmares, he has an inspiration. Forgetting the dangers and thinking only of the mission, he throws caution to the wind and commences a crash rescue program to save Christmas. We join him on this unique mission and along the way, we find out how Santa does it all in one night, the secret of flight and how Santa became "Santa". What follows is a tale of loyalty,friendship,redemption, sacrifice and reconciliation. So, "Gather 'round children... lend me an ear. And I'll tell you how the dachshunds saved Christmas one year." Minimize

Uncle Mugsy is a confirmed bachelor -- bachelor bulldog, th ... Read more

Uncle Mugsy is a confirmed bachelor -- bachelor bulldog, that is -- who lives in a very comfortable mansion without a care in the world. He's a lovable curmudgeon who, like W.C. Fields, has a distinct disaffection for children. His only companion is his faithful butler, Peeves, who sees to Mugsy's every worldly need. The romantic interest in our story is supplied by Mugsy's ladyfriend, the elegant and available Miss Margaret Dogmont. As our story unfolds, Mugsy's perfectly insulated bachelor life is put in double jeapordy when his adorable niece and nephew arrive for an unexpected Christmas visit. Although the intractable Mugsy informs them in no uncertain terms that his routine will not be altered -- Christmas or no! -- he is in for a rather rude awakening! This Christmas cult classic returns to print in a deluxe clothbound edition sure to delight a whole new generation of children from the ages of two to two hundred! Minimize

When Wilma decides that her garden needs a new beginning, s ... Read more

When Wilma decides that her garden needs a new beginning, she gathers string, scissors, shovels, sixty-two dozen balsam seedlings, and Parker, her five-year-old neighbor. Year after year, Wilma and Parker nurture their trees, keeping careful count of how many they plant, how many perish, and how many grow to become Christmas trees.          This companion to the award-winning Pumpkins: A Story for a Field is a lyrical, behind-the-scenes look at the intricate lives of Christmas trees.          Includes an author’s note about the history and cultivation of Christmas trees. (20081101) Minimize

Duncan is a typical eight-year-old: naturally curious, easi ... Read more

Duncan is a typical eight-year-old: naturally curious, easily distracted, and prone to do his own thing. His Aunt Millie lives in a small town six hundred miles away, and when his parents decide to take the family there for Christmas, they unwittingly set the stage for disaster. Air travel is out of the question for this family of seven, so they decide to drive a borrowed motor home. Duncan's odyssey begins with a late-night stop out in the middle of nowhere for gas and goodies. When he slips away for a visit to the restroom, his family is unaware and leaves without him. The process of finding his loved ones will prove to be difficult, but at the same time Duncan will experience heartfelt real-life Christmas miracles that will affect the lives of everyone they touch. Lost for Christmas is a feel-good tale that includes unexpected action, warmth and affection, and a hefty dose of the Christmas spirit. Minimize

Eight-year-old Jason Barnes is a dinosaur freak. All he wan ... Read more

Eight-year-old Jason Barnes is a dinosaur freak. All he wants fir Christmas is a high-tech robotic toy called Dino-Bot. Unable to wait, he opens one of his presents early. What he finds, however, is a petrified dinosaur egg. How boring . . . until the egg hatches and a baby dinosaur begins to grow at an alarming rate. Jason realizes that he needs to find it a bigger home! Now if only he can keep it hidden from his parents long enough to reunite the baby dinosaur with his family in time for Christmas. Minimize

This Emmy Award-winning musical from 1978 explores an age-o ... Read more

This Emmy Award-winning musical from 1978 explores an age-old Christmas conundrum: how does a big guy like Santa Claus squeeze down all those narrow chimneys? When Big Bird and his Sesame Street friends set out to find the answer one Christmas Eve, they explore a variety of amusing theories and learn a lot about the meaning of Christmas in the process. You won't want to miss seeing all your favorite Sesame Street characters as they take to the ice at a nearby skating rink. Perhaps the most enjoyable feature of all is the wealth of wonderful music--everything from traditional Christmas songs to the now famous "Keep Christmas with You" by Joe Raposo. Several numbers are signed in American Sign Language and there's even a brief mention of Hanukkah. This 60-minute, classic Sesame Street special, which teaches kids from 2 to 10 to value giving more than receiving and stresses the importance of love and togetherness, is also thoroughly entertaining. Minimize

As the music pours into the night, each passing neighbor is ... Read more

As the music pours into the night, each passing neighbor is drawn to the house from which it comes. A knock on the door reveals the happy couple with their newborn baby enjoying the true spirit of Christmas-without the need for presents stacked under a tree. Beautifully illustrated, this charming story is sure to be a new classic. "Laughter filled the house. George nodded at the dog, cradled the baby in his arms, and led the others to the piano. The guests gathered around, letting the music hold them. Soon the sounds of all their voices were riding out the window on the soft night air, spreading the joy of Christmas. Minimize

Donna VanLiere’s Christmas books have enthralled millions o ... Read more

Donna VanLiere’s Christmas books have enthralled millions of readers. Now she delivers a new inspirational novel about an unlikely friendship between two women—a friendship that will change each of their lives forever. Gretchen Daniels has recently moved into a condo with her two children to be closer to her mother, Miriam. As they build a life together in their new community, they notice a mysterious young woman, Melissa McCreary, who lives next door. She has few possessions, little personality, and keeps to herself. One day a local landlord who is looking for Melissa knocks on Gretchen’s door for assistance. Melissa’s mother has died and in the coming weeks the landlord needs Melissa to empty her mother’s apartment. Gretchen reaches out and offers to help Melissa, but the apartment is a gut-wrenching shamble of a home. There is little worth saving except for a few photos and a note that is discovered on the crate beside the bed. It is unfinished, but in the two scribbled lines, Melissa discovers secrets about her family that she never could have imagined. Can two very different women embark on a journey that explores a long-buried need for forgiveness, hope, and redemption? Minimize

Since its first airing, it's always a memorable night when ... Read more

Since its first airing, it's always a memorable night when "A Charlie Brown Christmas" is on TV. After forty years, the animated special is still a favorite. This lushly illustrated tribute to the beloved television classic has many unique features, including: Original animation art A look at the behind -- the -- scenes making of the cartoon Vince Guaraldi's original score and publication notes Interviews with the original child actors who were the voices of the Peanuts gang An introduction by the show's executive producer, Lee Mendelson And much more! A Charlie Brown Christmas: The Making of a Tradition is a delightful and fitting salute to the holiday special that never fails to deepen your love of Christmas, touch your heart, and give you hope. Minimize

Baby's First Christmas Present is sure to bring lots of smi ... Read more

Baby's First Christmas Present is sure to bring lots of smiles to a little face. This unique and sweet set is one they will play with long after the holidays are over. The "box" (7" x 5" x 4") has a carrying handle and a fabric-magic closure. Open it, and you will find 6 soft interactive toys. Crinkle Christmas tree, Snowman rattle , Crinkle candy cane ,Santa rattle, Squeaking gingerbread man and Reindeer rattle! Minimize

The day before Christmas, Kathryn's present from Uncle Ding ... Read more

The day before Christmas, Kathryn's present from Uncle Dingo arrives in a big box. Naturally, it's a lively kangaroo. Kathryn can't wait to show grandma, so she hops onto Adelaide's back and off they go!But getting to Grandma's proves more difficult than expected. Honking horns and screeching breaks frighten Adelaide into taking off on her own. In good Flora fashion, chaos and pure silliness ensue. When Kathryn and Adelaide finally arrive at Grandma's house, a very cool and collected Grandma sees there's nothing to be done but to get them home as swiftly as possible.A rumpus of a read, Kangaroo for Christmas is a merry Christmas tall tale full of witty illustrations that are sure to draw laughs and hoots of pleasure.James Flora (1914–1998) was a famous commercial artist from the 1940s through the 1980s. He wrote and illustrated seventeen picture books. This is the second Flora title to be brought back into print by Enchanted Lion Books. The first, published in 2010, was the 1957 book The Day the Cow Sneezed. Minimize