Tuesday, November 30, 2010

What to consider before decorating your workplace for Christmas



When it comes to Christmas, there are a large number of people who want to decorate their homes. While a large number of individuals choose to decorate their homes, there are others who choose to do more; There are many who decorate also work. You can get into the Christmas spirit to your workplace decorate. If it does before you go and start hanging Christmas decorations, is it a number of important factors, you first should be considered.




Perhaps is the most important thing to remember that different people different views and beliefs have. While Christmas is a widely celebrated holiday, not everyone chooses to celebrate it. There are many that not only in the holiday spirit, but there are others who do not celebrate Christmas on the basis of their religious beliefs. Depending on, where you can work you with other working, to celebrate not Christmas. You need to keep this before you go in the spirit to your desktop for Christmas decorations.Not only damage a employee, but you could unintentionally you can in a controversial situation landen.Wenn one or more of your colleagues not will celebrate Christmas, it may be a good idea to leave the Christmas decorations at home.




Before decorate your desktop for Christmas, it is also important to examine your role in the work. If you are an Office Manager, a retail store manager or otherwise the supervisor can feel that within your rights to your workplace to decorate if you decide to do so.While this is true, is your responsibility to respect it as also protect your Mitarbeiter.Wenn you want your workplace for Christmas decorating, it is recommended that you speak with at least some of your employees before to do. In the event that not Christmas celebrate a employee or personally, would offended by Christmas decorations can be fail a good idea to work decoration with Christmas decorations.




If you are a business owner, you are in such a way, mentioned in a similar position as above.The only difference between an entrepreneur and a workplace supervisor is a supervisor has generally to someone else to beantworten.Als business owner you are probably responsible for everything, including what does or not onside your business go. This means on the one hand you would be free to hang Christmas decorations if you wanted in your workplace, it may be still a good idea to talk about your employees. This will help ensure that you do not inadvertently create workplace disputes.




It is so important to be concerned with other employees, it is also important those you service work sorgen.Wenn or running a business regularly with customers or clients in a role personally, may you want to be seriously on the pre-and think disadvantages of decorating for Christmas.As already mentioned not all individuals, Christmas, including your clients to choose celebrate.If you have clients who regularly visit your workplace, whether it can be an Office or a retail store, it a good idea, the idea for Christmas decorating to abandon.It is not really value the potential risk to lose a customer.




Although it seem like as if it is a bad idea, my computer for Christmas decorating, it always will notice that there will be some decorations, the acceptable sind.anstelle of Christmas decorations these decorations sometimes as holiday decorations bezeichnet.Ein of piece red and green table is less likely to offend someone who as not that celebrate a big sign Christmas "Merry Christmas." sagtDeshalb if you decorate right go your desktop for Christmas, but it can be a good idea to carefully choose your Christmas decorations.


Monday, November 29, 2010

38. Christmas Carols

The tradition of caroling and Christmas carols is presumed to be


was formed in England if wandering musicians would go from city to city and


Visit of castles and other houses of the wealthy But to spontaneous performances.


There is also the belief that sing Christmas carols on Christmas probably came from the


Group of angels, shepherds and point out who visited of Jesus to his birth, because


they worshipped the Holy child, sang and praise unto him and after.


their visit, they continued their statements in the street.


The origin of the word carol, however, is supposed to come out of the word


"caroller," which is a word that a circle dance with singers.


And of the twelfth in the fourteenth century, the Carol was very


popular as a song of the dance. the use of songs become festivals where they


procession were sung as numbers, and other as part of the religious were used


Mystery plays in Europe. some traditional qualities of a carol was that the


words to celebrate a topic that season, verses and a


choir back and forth, and music that was suitable for dancing.


While many of the songs that are now popular with Christmas are are very old,


There are others from former times that do not survive in the 17th century.


When the Protestants, led by Oliver Cromwell power in England, were a lot of


Christmas caros were banned and so some never again The were heard.


Christmas songs that the Protestant Reformation period survived not be


very popular again until the middle of the 19th century to the beginning of the 20th century.


Many of the Christmas carols were banned and early Christmas songs in


General, had the lyrics that Merry and cheerful themes instead of the


serious gloomy words found in church chants. during the time when the songs were


prohibited, wrote some composers, arrangers, conductors and other musicians non-religious songs that was very


choral music, varied songs that they called, for Christmas.After Christmas


Christmas songs was more popular, many of those numbers were rearranged with new


Christian texts and used by the Church.


Make changes to the Christmas carols continues today in a different way with pop


artists who sing the songs of different songs and melodies to give them a style


as is typical for the specific artiste. the Christmas carols with music from those


contemporary or popular music today means that they are also more likely to


survive because younger listeners will be interested in music to hear that


is done by their favorite or other popular singers.


The popularity of Christmas carols in the United States increased in the 19th century


century, as in England, because many of the traditions associated with


Christmas came to the United States from England. the United States and England


also are in close religious observances, which is also good for the


popularity and likeness of Christmas songs that are enjoyed in both


countries.


Today, radio stations are the first to play the Christmas carols, usually starting at


by mid-November, to indicate for the coming season. at the beginning of December


the official of the Christmas season starts, shops and other retail mall


establishments will begin to pipe Christmas songs and music via their


places of business.


The singing of songs, churches, schools, and by groups on shopping centres


usually, are a common sight from early to mid-December. Carol singing


As part of the birth, plays and concerts in churches and schools usually in


full swing by mid-December as the Christmas season into a higher gear and the


Countdown to Christmas begins.


The traditional songs That tune or popular makeovers of Christmas


you enjoy, listening to them is part of an old tradition of Christmas. and a


version of a Christmas song that is played will serve to


you in a festive mood for Christmas that you still want to dance, as well as


the music of the original songs was meant to do.


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    Taking a cue from the caped crusader's comic book rebirth in Frank Miller's The Dark Knight Returns and Batman: Year One, this 1992 animated series saved the TV Batman from a fate worse than camp and drew an unexpected audience for an afternoon cartoon: adults. The initial five episodes gathered here feature such supervillains as Man-bat, the Scarecrow, and Poison Ivy, but the deliciously demented Joker (voiced by Mark Hamill) steals the show in his two appearances, especially in the twisted "Christmas with the Joke." Escaping Arkham Asylum in a rocket-powered Christmas tree, the clown prince of crime preempts a TV showing of It's a Wonderful Life with his own homicidal holiday treat. It's a solid start to a sleek, stylized, smartly written series that only improved with time. Ages 7 and up. --Sean Axmaker


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    Sunday, November 28, 2010

    Tonka Mighty Motorized Fire Engine with Figure


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      Saturday, November 27, 2010

      Great Christmas film

      There are many a Christmas film to entertain during this most special time of year and in spite of this tradition not going back as far as the music and stories that accompany this season; it has become just as much apart of Christmas as any other. Christmas films; now a days are just as eagerly awaited as perhaps the season itself by cinema goers all over the world with every season bringing on a new batch, most of which will probably be forgotten before the season returns the following year.

      With regards to the history behind these films perhaps it can be said that the first films of this season limited themselves to subjects which portrayed the birth and life of Jesus Christ or at least the way it is said to have taken place in the "New Testament" of the bible. These films concentrating on showing three wise men being lead by a star to a place where the virgin Mary gave birth to the one whom Christians through out the world have called the messiah. Some films would include the events of Jesus' life but for the most part these films of Christmas would limit themselves to the events that preceded his birth.

      With time however Christmas films as did perhaps the season itself; moved away from only being focused on the birth of Christ and started including such themes as Santa Claus. This being the man who supposedly lives in the North Pole and gives presents to all those children, regardless of any condition other then weather or not they have been good through out the year.

      Christmas eventually stretched beyond even these two themes and like Christmas itself which expanded so did the films concerning this time of year, to include the effect this season has on most people and their relationships to one another. As a strange coincidence or perhaps it was not the first film to go a way from these two themes was "A Christmas Carol", based on the famous book written by Charles Dickens. As it might have been this story which was the first to concentrate on another matter concerning Christmas other then Jesus or Santa Claus.

      With regards however to film versions of "A Christmas Carol", the first of which was not even given this title but "Scrooge" (though sometimes also referred to as "Marley's ghost"), it being released way back in 1901 as a short film. Many films however would follow based on the theme created by Dickens though perhaps the one that sticks out the most from all these versions of the same, at least as far as those which are in black and white is the one staring Reginald Owen in 1938 in the role of the Ebenezer Scrooge.

      The biter old man who needed to be reminded by three ghosts sent to him by his deceased business partner, Marley of the joy he once held for Christmas which had been replaced by his greed for money.

      Where "A Christmas Carol" can be said to have been the first film to focus on other then religious subjects perhaps it is the film "It's A Wonderful Life" which in a way goes back to them though again not concentrating on Jesus' birth but on an angel coming down to earth to assist "George Bailey". This being a man who on Christmas day decided that his path would be suicide to escape from a life he considered not to have been of use to any; only to be proven that in fact many around him would be far worse of if he had not been born.
      "It's A Wonderful Life" in my opinion and that of many (at least in the United States) others has in recent years replaced "A Christmas Carol" as far as being the most symbolic film of the Christmas season. As it perhaps even more so then "A Christmas Carol" captures that spirit so abundant during this season. That being the spirit of giving and sharing with our neighbors specially should they be in need or if they through out their lives have done as much as George Bailey did for those in his town of Bedford Falls. As for myself personally I would have to say that looking at this film even from a critical angle, that it is the one that I would recommend above all others when it comes to Christmas films. It combining sentimentalism but in a strange manner those who are portrayed as such are also shown as being practical. After all they in a way are simply showing their gratitude to the man who was responsible for them being able to buy the homes they live in. This sentiment being exclaimed in the line "I wouldn't even have a roof over my head it if wasn't for you George" used by one of the characters who contributes to solve George's dilemma over the money which had been stolen from his savings and loan.

      Perhaps one of the reasons why "It's A Wonderful Life" has replaced "A Christmas Carol" as the standard Christmas film is because "It's A Wonderful Life" contrary to "A Christmas Carol" has not had so many different versions made, which makes it that when people refer to it they naturally only think of the one made by Capra staring James Stewart. This being the case though a very forgettable version called "It happened One Christmas" was made in 1977 which given the fact that many were not familiar with the original version at the time become very popular. This till "It's A Wonderful Life" was made popular on TV to the point of almost being shown at least once a day at Christmas time. All of which sending "It happened One Christmas" back to the obscurity from which it should have never left.

      "A Christmas Carol" however has had many versions made of it, making it almost that there is no version which can be considered classic or even the original one. All of which making it hard for film viewers to focus on any one particular version or associating the main character "Ebenezer Scrooge" with any particular actor, given that many from George C. Scot to Henry Winkler (mostly known for his portrayal of the "Happy Days" character the "Fonz") to Reginald Owen have played have played it. This not being the case for George Bailey; as this character has come to be associated exclusively with James Stewart.

      "A Christmas Carol" perhaps because it was first known as a great piece of literature went on however to have its theme repeated not only in many a film but TV serials as well. For instance "The Odd Couple" did so when Oscar dreamed he was "Scrooge" being visited by the ghost of Felix; given that the ghost of Marley could not make it given that it was his busiest time of year. "The Six Million Dollar Man", a TV show about a man turned part robot also took from this theme as did many a cartoon like "Mr. Magoo" and even Walt Disney cashed in on the idea using Donald Duck's rich but often parsimonious Scottish uncle.

      However, many are the films regarding Christmas that I would say deserve honorable mention such as "The Christmas That Almost Wasn't", which I might add I went to see with my class while a student at the parochial school I attended in my early years in New York City. "The Christmas That Almost Wasn't" I would recommend as being nice though it perhaps lacks somewhat in originality as it takes a page from "It's A Wonderful Life". This coming in the form that it is the children who help Santa raise the money he needs to pay off his debt or the toys he has worked on all year will be taken instead.

      However when mentioning Christmas films there are some which I would not take even the most rotten kids I know to see such as the one made with Dudley Moore called "Santa Claus" or "Miracle On 34th Street". This last film being in extremely poor taste in my opinion; as it tries to show the hardships of a "poor little girl" who cries because she has to content herself with living in luxurious apartment on Westside of Central Park; given her mother does not own an equally posh house in the country. This "poor girl's" tragedy is even augmented because she has no father, as if her more then loving mother were not enough. This making me think of how one could classify those orphaned children I saw living on the streets of South America, who had to do with much less then this spoilt American child; while not having anybody what so ever.

      Of course there are other films which were made and can be purchased on DVD such as "The Bells Of Saint Marry" though this film I know very little about as I have neither seen it nor read its synopsis and what little I do know about it is that there is a Swedish actress by the name of Ingrid Bergman, who plays a nun. This being what I picked up from a scene in "The Godfather" in which Michael Corleone (played by Al Pacino) and his girlfriend, Kate (Played by Diane Keaton) walk out of Radio City (when they showed films there) after seeing it and comment on how perhaps Michael would prefer it if Kate were a nun or Ingrid Bergman. I having little in the way of knowledge about this film can not recommend it though I have heard from many that it is worth seeing but then again this was what I heard about that tactless film "Miracle On 34th Street".

      As for animated films that have taken my interest during this time of year, I would have to say that "The Grinch Who Stole Christmas" ranks up there as one of the finest films I have seen connected to this time of year. This 30 minute animated film by "Doctor Zeus" showing how a little girl teaches the mean Grinch, that there is more to Christmas then toys and decorations; is a real Christmas classic which no child should ever miss. Those who see this film in English and are old enough might recognize the voice of Boris Karloff (real name William Pratt), also known for his portrayal of Frankenstein. Where I recommend this animated film I by no means do so the idiotic film version made in recent years with the same title by director Ron Howard (also known for his portrayal of the Happy Days character Ritchie Cunningham) staring Jim Carey. This because I have a hard time deciding if this film is even a bigger tragedy then some of the other Christmas disasters I have tried to watch on TV; most of which I will not even mention in this article.

      TV shows have also contributed great stories for this time of year known as Christmas and it is with all my heart that I would like to recommend to those who should read this article, that this Christmas they turn on Youtube and watch the episode of the Twilight Zone; entitled "Night Of The Meek". This being a truly igneous story of a man of good nature by the name of Henry Corwin; who through the magic that is Christmas is literally transformed in to Santa Claus but not before having been fired from his Job as the department store Santa Clause for drunkenness.

      It is this story which I would say is my favorite as far as stories portraying the character who is also known as Saint Nick. As it portrays Henry Corwin as a generous man, who drinks because he is unable to help the poor and helpless one's as he refers to them who are all around him.

      One of which contrary to the child in "Miracle On 34th Street" asks not for a house in the country but a job for his unemployed father. It is however when confronted by a bag of Christmas presents which seems to not only never run out of presents but have in it all that those around ask for; such as toys, sweaters and just about anything anybody could want that Henry Corwin gets what he always wanted. To become the biggest gift giver of all.

      Funny Christmas party games and favorite holiday Songs people are playing this Christmas

      What are the best Christmas party games? This is difficult to answer because one particular party game seen as fun in the eyes of some folk - may not be seen that way by others. Because of this we find ourselves in a catch 22 situation. So what do you do? Do you prompt the people over for Christmas you know will like your selection of party games, or those you prefer the company of goal won't like your games. Do you dismiss the idea of having any Christmas party games at all? Not on your Nellie, come on this is the season of goodwill; It is a time for festive fun and cheer. Whatever games you play should make no difference, however if they do, then for the guests that refuses to jolly should be politely asked to leave.This may sound harsh but we cannot have one person or two at a push, spoiling your Christmas day.


      Christmas is a time for happy gatherings, and if any kiljoy's sit round the Christmas dinner table, or in front of an open log fire to play games, then "no happy" it will be gathering. Best Christmas party games you will find are played at office Xmas party, children's Christmas party at family celebrations, and why?Because they add fun and spread the Christmas spirit! Now let the fun begin with the dreaded word game.


      This game has you give each guest on arrival a small token. Now announce to all a Christmas theme word. Tell all they are not to utter this word at all during the opportunity you celebrate Christmas.Words like "tree" or "holly" are fine examples.If a guest overhears another guest utter this specific word at any time they take that person's token. The guest with the most tokens at the specific designated time of ending the game wins a special gift!


      Christmas Talent Contest!


      If possible for this particular game is to avoid volunteers, as more often than not they can sing and do not abashment easy. We want fun right, and if at someone else's expense then so be it (in a nice way).It's more fun to hear voices like that of a wailing banshee, or watching the footwork of those who believe they have feet like Micheal Flatly.Let everyone showcase their talent by singing or dancing. Contest winner should "Best Singer" tags "Best Dancer" "Worst vocalist" "Single Most" "Most Funny" This game guarantees the air to fill with laughter.


      Remember Christmas celebrations should cater for all age groups so organize for the young and old. Best Christmas party games are the ones people can join in with.


      Pass the Bows another popular Christmas game


      Have your guest's team up for this game. This game includes all participants of each side to hold hands while passing along bows a line.Hands must not unlock at any time while passing bows.
      Divide the group into teams of 6 to 10 people and have the team's line up side by side, either sitting or standing next to each other.At one end of the line place a number of Christmas bows while at the other a bowl bucket for bows to be placed. Now prompt each player to hold the right of the person to their right wrist. You can use a Christmas cracker bang to start the game - both teams must now pass bows down to one end and place them in the bucket or bowl.


      Note: If a bow is dropped, it can only be retrieved while still joined to the wrist of a team member, and if the chain breaks all the bows currently being passed must move back to the beginning of the line. (Either the front - initial starting point but the bucket / bowl - the half way point.) Not to worry if you have no bows, I am sure you can find other as a substitute


      Christmas Memory Game


      Gather together 10 to 20 small Christmas items and place on a tray. Examples: bows, Christmas stocking, bells, Christmas tinsel, Christmas lights, gift labels, candles, Christmas video, nutcracker, etc...


      Set the tray down and allow players to study it. Then hide tray contents by covering with a cloth.Now give the players paper and a pencil and have them write down as many of the items as they can remember. The one with the most correct items written down wins. Why not fill the tray with treats, like cookies, cake, tubbed jellies or assorted types of candy. The winner of the game gets to take home the treats. This fun game becomes more serious for the participants purely because of this. Well can't wouldn't you want to take home a bag of yummies.


      Kick start the festive spirit by providing everyone with a Christmas hat.Not only will this add "moving color" to the room, it will have everyone excite themselves even more. Listen to the laughter as each person puts on their hat. Paper hats are inexpensive.Kill two birds with one stone and buy Christmas crackers which contain hats.If there are any lively games to be played make sure the charismas tree or lighted candles or any type of breakables are moved out of the way.There are games you can play before sitting down to feast, however normally folk are famished and just want to get stuck into the turkey, so consider playing the best Christmas games after everyone has eaten and had time to digest their food.


      Nevertheless if you want to keep your guests occupied till dinner is served, the play "guess me" game.This will include long heavy socks. Place varied Christmas items in the socks.You might stuff the socks with a small ornament, roll of tape, a fir cone etc.Have each person feel the contents of the sock and write down their guesses. The winner gets, you guessed it, one of the socks! This is why this game is best played with two socks so they get a pair for the prize.


      Remember that music is the most ideal aside from playing the best Christmas games to get everyone in the mood.


      Keep lively music.avoid slow and somber sounds as this can dampen a person's spirits, who at this particular time may have something to feel saddened over.Your quest is to help this person, "not to forget," aim to enjoy.


      Slade's 'Merry Xmas Everybody' has been voted the most loved Christmas song by the British public.


      Other merry Christmas songs:


      Mariah Carey - All I want for Christmas is you
      Wham - Last Christmas
      Wizzard - I wish it could be Christmas everyday


      Let us not forget why we celebrate Christmas day December the 25th.While we give gifts and pleasure in our kids delight and cook dinner we often overlook "the reason for the season", the birth of God's son, Jesus Christ.


      A Christmas Prayer by Robert Louis Stevenson that brings the lord back in sight and thought.


      Loving Father, Help us remember the birth of Jesus that we may share in the song of the angels, the gladness of the Shepherd, and worship of the wise men.Close the door of hate and open the door of love all over the world.Let kindness come with every gift and good desires with every greeting.Deliver us from evil by the blessing which Christ brings, and teach us to be merry with clear hearts.May the Christmas morning make us happy to be thy children, and Christmas evening bring us to our beds with grateful thoughts, forgiving and forgiven for Jesus' sake.Amen

      Friday, November 26, 2010

      Fisher-Price Little People Lil' Movers Motorized Train






      Wondering what to get your young ones for the upcoming Christmas season?
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      This simple figure-8 set, however, from the phenomenally popular Fisher-Price "Little People" series, consists of a basic track with a small train station attached.
      Push the top of the three-car train down to make it move around the track, stopping at the station or any of three other spots along the way, a house, a garage, or a farm. There’s a "wiggly wobbly" option, a spinning windmill, as well as various gentle city sounds to make the train ride a little more exciting.

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      There are four stops to make along the tracks -- the Train Station, House, Garage and Farm. Each station comes complete with fun sounds. Requires 3 "AA" batteries (not included).



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      Presented to young Lucy by Father Christmas, the magical dagger and vial set saves the lives of brother Edmund and his wounded troupes after their victorious battle against the evil the White Witch. Emblems of Lucy's innocence and goodness, these authentic 1/6th scale replicas are modeled after the original Weta Workshop, Ltd. props. Die cast and injection molded, each piece is constructed with the quality and authenticity you've come to expect from Master Replicas. The set, displayed in a collectible-quality presentation box and comes complete with imprinted prop story.

      The Prop Story

      The youngest Pevensie, Lucy is a trusting, open child with an unshakable belief in the goodness of things. Her enthusiasm and innocent hope win over Mr. Cummus, making possible her family's entrance into Narnia - and beginning the end of the Hundred Year Winter. Whereas her older siblings are reluctant to dive headfirst into the magical world inside the wardrobe, Lucy is unafraid. Lucy is also sensitive, perhaps magically so. She has the closest connection to Aslan, heeding his wisdom and understanding his sadness. It is Lucy who feels the most pain when he is called to make the ultimate sacrifice. Finally, though she is willing to fight, Lucy will be called upon to heal Edmund of his wounds with her magic vial, and very literally healing her once-fractured family. 

      Christmas around the world

      Christmas is a religious festival and more secular party strongly influenced by the local culture. As a result, Christmas traditions are also various worldwide is diverse in cultural terms.
      At United States, for example, Christmas traditions are a literal Medley by immigrants, particularly European Christmas traditions. For example, Yule log (in English), trees (German), songs or noels (France), Santa Claus (Dutch) when more lately, the traditions of Christmas arrived with more recent immigrants as luminaires (Mexico) and wishes "Feliz Navidad!"(Latin America generally).


      Here's a tour of some Flash fun and different traditions of Christmas around the world.


      Africa
      The traditions of Christmas in Africa are culturally rich and diversifiée.Au Ghana, Christmas Eve is marked by children will parade through the streets of Christmas songs and shouting "Christ comes, Christ comes!" It is near! "Church services are held both Christmas Eve and Christmas day. After the religious services, families and close friends celebrate a meal of FUFU, past leave yams with soup and rice stew or okra, oatmeal and meats.


      In Liberia, decorated with bells oil palms are used for a tree of Noël.Le Christmas day, simple gifts exchanged between friends and family, such as cotton, SOAP, candy, pencils, and books are exchanged. Christmas morning church services usually have a reconstruction of the first Christmas. Christmas, which consists of rice, beef and biscuits, dinner takes place outside.Friends and family enjoy the games and Fireworks night.


      Asia
      Whereas the peoples and cultures of Asia are very remote and Christianity Christmas traditions, the local Asian Christians mixed single Christian faith with their cultures locales.Par example, Christmas in China (the birth Festival Saint) has many traditional symbols of Christmas. Chinese Christian families decorate Christmas or light with red paper chains tree trees (red is the color of happiness in Chinese culture), lanterns and flowers. Children are waiting eagerly awaiting the arrival of Dun Che Lao Ren, Chinese, meaning "Christmas Old Man".lorsque permitted by local law, Asia gather in churches on Christmas Eve and Christmas day to celebrate the birth of Christ.
      Although the vast majority of the Asian is not Christian, secular aspects (trees and Christmas gifts) Western Christmas traditions have become fashionable among many other Middle Asia and classes supérieures.Dans throughout Asia for Christmas, you will find large stores, decorated with Christmas trees, Christmas lights and occasional Santa.


      Europe
      An American to find himself perfectly at home with Christmas celebrations throughout Europe since both traditions of Christmas in America in Europe.Course, the many traditions of Christmas in England have been adopted in America - GUI, Yule logs, Christmas songs ("" Hark! Herald Angel Sings "," game room ""), singers, Christmas Stories ('Dickens' "A Christmas Carol"), roasted chestnuts, wassail, low hanging by the fireplace.


      But even in England, there are Christmas single traditions - Christmas with chestnut stuffing the Turkey dinner grilled OIE with Yorkshire pudding cake currants, grapes of Christmas. The day of Christmas, the Queen offers a Christmas greeting by radio and television.Perhaps more confusing for their American cousins is the boxing day, the day after Christmas when people give small gifts at the service provides and merchant with whom they associate in the year.


      Every European country has its unique traditions of Christmas as well as the traditions that are shared with other Western cultures.By Germany children has always count the days before Christmas with a calendar of Advent when Holland, children expect the arrival of Sinterklaas St. Nicholas Day December 6 and a letterbanket, cake-shaped in the form of the first letter of the surname of the family.In Sweden, in Sweden, Christmas starting December 13 on the day of St. Lucia, the patron saint of light.Early in the morning of the day of St. Lucia, the eldest daughter of a Swedish family dressed as the "Queen of light" (with a long white robe and a Crown of leaves).It enters in the bedroom for each family member to serve treats.


      Latin America
      The Navidad (Christmas) is a colourful, exciting holiday throughout Latin America.While celebrations vary, the religious meaning is always the focal point of the celebration.The Mexico is a typical example of the emphasis on the history of Christmas original.Au Mexico, Las Posadas, reconstitution of nine days of travel Mary and Joseph in Bethlehem began on 16 December.For the evening next 8, the celebrants recreates Mary and Joseph, research housing up door to door with two children in period costume, carrying pictures of Mary Joseph.La night before Christmas (Noche Buena) children lead the procession to the local church and place the Mary and Joseph in the nacimiento (crèche or day nursery) .Masse is held at midnight followed by bells and Fireworks.


      Poinsettia, basketry, farolitos (lighting) and the tamales are all happy part of the season at Mexique.poinsettias, with their red star-shaped flowers decorate Mexican houses, serve to remind the boy went to the Church of the Nativity scene, but had no gift infant Christ.Sur his way, he found a few green twigs introduced and worn by the Nativity scene as its don.certaines people laughed at his sincere gift but humble.Cependant, these small branches soon blossomed with flowers gorgeous red poinsettia.


      During the season of Christmas and the Christmas day, pinatas, paper-reversing Christmas figures and symbols, are filled with sweets and suspended in the air by a rope, while blindfolded children try to break open with a bâton.lorsque piñata is broken, candy spill on the ground and the children to extract as much as they can rush.


      6 January (day of the three kings or elders) marks the end of the celebration of Christmas long months almost everywhere in America latine.Au Mexico, on the eve of January 5, children leave their shoes on the edge of the window and are filled with sweets and small gifts after matin.Au Venezuela, children leave straw bed 5 January and the next morning to find that straw has been replaced by donations.

      Thursday, November 25, 2010

      Christmas customs and traditions

      Christmas holidays abounds in interesting traditions and customs. Some of these customs of Christmas and traditions are warmly religious, while others are secular and relaxed. Some countries also have a national flavor in Christmas traditions. Therefore, course, customs and traditions of Christmas are singular or homogeneous throughout the world. These keep vary from region to region and from one country to another. Such as the exchange of gifts, Christmas tree decorations popular Christmas traditions, Christmas, shoot Holly kissing in the GUI, log etc. are more or less common to all locations.


      In Christian countries Christmas became the largest party of the year, economically speaking. Christmas is celebrated for a period of twelve days after December 25 at the United Kingdom. This 12-day Christmas tradition is marked by the great celebration feasts and ends on the night of the Kings or the feast of the Epiphany.This custom stretching Christmas celebrations is gaining in popularity by the year .the Christmas celebrations begin weeks prior to the day the United States and the United Kingdom to extend holiday shopping season and also to allow more time for meetings and greetings.


      Countries celebrate Christmas on December 25, call 'The night before Christmas' Eve and the next day with the names of variables.Some like the Germany, the Poland call the second day of Christmas, some Commonwealth countries call the day after Christmas Boxing Day while the Irish and Romanians call St. Stephen pagan Day.Certains Christmas customs and traditions incorporated by Christian missionaries in their celebration of Christmas, but conservative Christians abstain from this celebration of Christmas. Christmas celebrations are prohibited in the Soviet Union for 75 years after the Russian Revolution and Christian fundamentalist extremists still consider Christmas a pagan celebration, prohibited by the Bible and therefore strictly prevent offshore celebrate it.


      But apart from these serious and religious connotations in Christmas customs and traditions there are secular, more relaxed Noël.Par example day celebrations, the tradition of Christmas gifts is one of the most common traditions Festival regardless of region or country. Friends and families exchange of gifts and greetings, children hang down in the United States or keep it empty toy boxes for Santa Claus to fill in with toys, candy or other gifts. In some places, it is a custom and tradition for children to put shoes on the windowsills on the night of Christmas.


      An a very popular and inseparable the customs and traditions of Christmas is the Christmas card. Whether your closest pal, or a distant relative, your teacher or your colleagues, your family or your neighbour, everyone gets a Christmas card. Even when people are separated by miles, a Christmas card 'Miss You' is sure to meet more often.


      Decoration of houses and the Christmas tree are still well-known Christmas, customs and traditions.It is great fun for the whole family decking the halls and doors with banners, candles, the stars or Holly or since the whole bunch of friends decorate Christmas Evergreen branches. Candy canes are a very favourite Christmas candy, serving also décorations.Traditionnellement people also decorate the outside of the House as well as inside. Sometimes the Christmas decorations are sponsored by the municipalities.


      Christmas parties formed a fun part of the holiday and celebration that an customs and traditions of Christmas special Christmas .Repas having a special Christmas menu are usually served in many countries. Whereas in other places, particularly in Eastern, families quickly for a few days before the feast of Christmas.


      In many countries, Christmas parades and dances of Christmas (story of the history of Christ) is traditionally held every year. Goes singing in groups is yet another custom Christmas tradition and very popular.In this regard, the people will sing carols door-to-door simply to keep the spirit of the holiday season, alive and fresh. Sometimes people visit houses district for a good cause too, as for raising donations and fundraising for the oppressed and the poor.


      With the loud celebration Christmas stay thin, Christmas is still observed as a primarily religious feast for many people around the world.It is time for introspection, spiritual revival, silent prayer, reading quotes from the Bible, seeking religious blessings and wishing the joys and the good news to all the days to come.Ceremonies are considerably watered down the religious ceremony of Noël.Carols and hymns were sung in churches and houses, funds are raised for a good cause, volunteer works are carried out and people visiting friends, neighbors and the cost of the places of encounters and traditional dishes of Christmas.Air-filled one gentle tranquility and warmth.A sense of joy and well-being reverberates throughout autour.Personnes mutually want peace, prosperity, happiness, and a very "happy Christmas".


      Religious customs and traditions of Christmas begins with advent, the day when the birth of Jesus Christ was planned).It is early décembre.coutumes and traditions of the religious celebration include advent singing and calendars, sometimes also sweets and other goodies for the enfants.Minuit weight or mass of the Nativity, featuring Carols of Christmas, prayers and hymns, take place usually the night before Christmas and Christmas day.


      Other religions such as Judaism and islam are also giving way to secular traditions of the feast of Christmas in their own holiday winter .Pays Islamic Jesus as a prophet and Judaism celebrate their winter festival and an equivalent of Christmas, Hanukkah by décembre.ainsi, Christmas, customs and traditions are numerous and are modified or incorporated differently by different cultures and ethnicities across the world.

      Toys R Us Navy help Toys for Tots Foundation

      Toys R Us recently announced the launch of its 7th annual nationwide fundraising campaign to benefit the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. The company will help spread Christmas cheer to some of the 14.1 million children in need in the United States. Building on last year's partnership with Shaquille O'Neal, the company has eleven again teamed with the four - time NBA Champion to invite customers to "Join Shaq Give Back."As his alter-ego Shaq-A-Claus holiday, O'Neal will encourage shoppers to donate new, unwrapped toys and cash in Toys "r" Us and Babies "r" Us stores nationwide and online at Toysrus.com/ToysforTots beginning Sunday, October 31.


      According to a recent report from the United States Census Bureau, the poverty rate climbed to 14.3 percent in 2009 - the highest level since 1994. And, the rise was steepest for children, with one in five residents under 18 living below the poverty line.Given these escalating statistics, providing gifts to all children living in poverty has become increasingly difficult each year.In 2009, through an outpouring of consumer support, the Toys "r" Us fundraising campaign raised $3.4 million and nearly 335,000 toys, which helped the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation provide gifts to 7.4 million children.


      "As poverty rates continue to rise, we remain steadfast in our commitment to help ensure no child goes without a gift on Christmas, and we're proud to partner with Shaquille O'Neal to raise awareness and funds through this special initiative," said Jerry Storch, Chairman and CEO, Toys "R" Us, Inc. "We" re making it easy to get involved in the Toys for Tots campaign by serving as THE headquarters for the thousands of holiday shoppers that frequent our stores this season will giving holiday. "


      After thirteen years of buying gifts at Toys "r" Us to distribute to underprivileged children in cities across the country, O'Neal earned the name "Shaq-A-Claus" and the NBA icon formalized his partnership with the company last year.This Christmas season, the legend of Shaq-A-Claus will live on as O'Neal makes surprise visits to Toys "r" Us stores in the coming months to shop for needy children and encourage customers to join him in giving back.


      "My parents always encouraged me to give back to those less fortunate, and ever since I made it to the NBA, I've been visiting Toys" r "Us stores during the holiday season to buy gifts for kids in need," said Shaquille O'Neal. "As a father myself, I know firsthand how magical it is for a child to open a gift on Christmas morning, which is why I'm excited to report for Toys for Tots duty this year as part of my partnership with Toys" R "Us." "I hope everyone will join me so, together, we can spread holiday cheer to millions of needy kids in the U.S."



      "R" Us Stores Serve as THE Toys for Tots Collection Destination


      As the largest retail partner in the history of Toys for Tots, Toys "r" Us, Inc. has raised over $20 million and collected 2.7 million toys since the partnership beganin 2004. During this year's six-week campaign beginning Sunday, October 31, new, unwrapped toys will be collected through Sunday, December 5 at all "r" Us ® stores across the country, including the company's 600 Toys "r" Us ® Express pop-up locations. Collected toys will be distributed to children in the communities where they are donated, making this a truly local program.Customers can also make monetary donations at Toys "r" Us and Babies "r" Us stores nationwide through Christmas Eve.


      On Thursday, November 4 and Friday, November 5, Marines will report for Toys for Tots duty, making special appearances at Toys "r" Us and Babies "r" Us stores to generate awareness about the fundraising campaign in local markets. 


      Customers Can "Join Shaq Give Back" Through Interactive Microsite


      The company has developed an interactive microsite for online visitors to "Join Shaq Give Back" at Toysrus.com/ToysforTots, where they'll be greeted by a video message from Shaq-A-Claus himself.Monetary donations will be accepted through the online microsite also.Additionally, customers can read up on O'Neal' s history of giving by checking out "The Legend of Shaq-A-Claus," which can be played and shared as an audio file.The site also offers a list of suggested donations for kids of various age groups that shoppers can print out and bring to the store.


      "R" Us Facebook Fans Can Stay Updated on Campaign Milestones


      The official Toys "r" Us Facebook fan page, Facebook.com/Toysrus will be Shaq-ified this holiday season, complete with images of and personal messages from O'Neal dressed as Claus-A-Shaq, as well as exclusive video clips and more.Using his high-profile social media status, O'Neal will be tweeting (@ THE_REAL_SHAQ), blogging and posting on Facebook throughout the season to encourage people to donate.Information about O'Neal' s participation in the Toys "r" Us campaign to benefit Toys for Tots also will be featured on his new website, ShaqDeez.com.


      "With even more children living in poverty today, we are truly grateful that Toys" r "Us is joining with us for the seventh year to help children across the country receive a gift to unwrap on Christmas morning," said Lt. General Pete Osman, USMC (Ret), President and CEO, Marine Toys for Tots Foundation."We encourage Toys" r "Us and Babies" r "Us customers to 'Join Shaq' and help Toys for Tots deliver more toys than ever before to those children who need them most."


      The Toys "r" Us children's Fund also supports the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation and made a $250,000 grant to jumpstart the 2010 fundraising campaign.


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      Wednesday, November 24, 2010

      Playtime Sheriff Woody


      Playtime Sheriff Woody 16" tall. The classic Pull-String Talking Woody also has Hat recognition factor, knows if hat is on his head or not, speaks phrases to that Take his hat off and he knows it .


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      Christmas Shopping day after Thanksgiving - Black Friday"

      The day after Thanksgiving is commonly referred to as "Black Friday". This day is traditionally one of the busiest shopping days of the year and for many it means the first day of Christmas shopping. While the black term Friday was originally used to represent the day in which retailers are returned to profitability for many who work in retail industry use this term as a way to describe the crowds and chaos, which accompany Christmas shopping day after Thanksgiving. Consumers expect similarly significant sales to go along with the large crowds that flock to the shops.


      Too many shopping on the day after Thanksgiving is a tradition that would be missed for the world. These people look forward to sale and start their shopping as a way to get into the Christmas spirit.These persons may be counted on to achieve before shopping centres and shopping centres open even to get a big parking place, that several tours to their cars to drop off packages before returning to area shopping to make multiple purchases and almost literally shop till they drop. These are the individuals retailers count on each year to increase their quarterly earnings and help them report the profitability for the financial year.




      Those who enjoy Christmas shopping day after Thanksgiving feel this way by a variety of reasons. Some enjoy shopping on that day for the huge sales figures, which are inevitable. Others still enjoy shopping on this day, because they like to take things one season as a time and shape now that Thanksgiving is over, and it is time to begin to focus on Christmas. There are even others who like shopping on that day for the excellent people regard opportunity day presents. The few or not any actual shopping done these individuals flock to shopping malls, the day after Thanksgiving, because they know that there will be tons of other shoppers to observe. Finally, there are those that begin their Christmas shopping day after Thanksgiving because of a sense of tradition.It is these people who just always have started their Christmas shopping on this day out of the habit. Their parents began probably Christmas shopping day after Thanksgiving and the simply learned not this is the day to start the Christmas shopping. They will also likely convey to a habit for their own children.


      Conversely, there are other shoppers who absolutely refuse to step foot inside a shopping center or shopping mall, the day after Thanksgiving.For those shopping bags is trying to get any shopping done on this day near impossible; they are willing to sacrifice the ability to purchase certain items as gifts for excellent sales prices only to prevent a throng of shoppers who swarm store on a particular day.However, it is important to not just because these shoppers avoid shopping areas on the day after Thanksgiving doesn't mean they don't enjoy great sale prices on the Christmas presents, they buy.These shoppers can take advantage of sales during the year to do their Christmas shopping within your Set budget.


      There are still others who typically do not do any shopping on the day after Thanksgiving, but these persons not necessarily avoid the malls and shopping areas on this day either. There are many people who enjoy taking a trip to the local shopping center or shopping mall, the day after Thanksgiving just to enjoy the hustle and bustle of today presents. For these people help just around, and experiencing the excitement around them to put them in the holiday spirit.


      Whether you're an early Christmas shopper, a last minute Christmas shopping, or just a people watcher, you probably understand it is appropriate to expect large crowds in malls and shopping centres, the day after Thanksgiving. it is up to you to decide, whether you choose to join shopping bags on this hectic day.

      Fisher-Price World of Little People Learn About Town


      In this tiny town, kids learn all sorts of lessons through interactive play. Little ones learn ABCs, numbers, colors, shapes and more in a unique format that unfolds for all-around playset play. Start at the doctor and dentist offices with a weight scale and dentist chair.

      Then grab a snack at the shape-sorting pizza shop with four different shaped pizza disks and a shape identifier. Stop and see the animals at the sort-and-match pet shop with an interactive cash register.

      At the ABC school, kids learn the full alphabet and practice writing letters on the magnetic drawing board. Push on the tower to hear the entire ABC song.

      At the numbers treehouse, drop the 10 apple disks through the tree and the playset counts along; then press the lever to release them into the bushel. There's also an open/close door and swing for Little People figures.

      And at the interactive traffic signal, push down for a learning tune. Fun tunes and sound effects along the way highlight learning in each location. Includes two articulated Little People figures, table, two chairs, easel, tricycle, 10 "apple" disks and four pizza disks.

      Folds closed for storage with handle. Measures 44"L x 12"W x 15"H. Requires three "AA" batteries, included. Makes for an excellent Christmas Present!


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      Tuesday, November 23, 2010

      Little People Thanksgiving Celebration - Pilgrims and Indian Friends


      Celebrate the story of the very first Thanksgiving with this new Little People® holiday play set! A pair of playful pilgrims and two trusty Indian friends gather 'round the table to give thanks together for a fantastic fall feast!

      Thirteen-piece set includes four Little People figures, table and two benches, turkey platter, horse and detachable cart, pumpkin, and two connectable harvest fence pieces.


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      MGA Entertainment Lalaloopsy Doll Mittens Fluff N' Stuff

      MGA Entertainment Lalaloopsy Doll Mittens Fluff N' Stuff

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      Are you starting to research or maybe actually shop for the holidays? If you need ideas for buying Christmas gifts for little girls, we recommend Lalaloopsy dolls for sale because they are very cuddly specially with their Bitty Buttons eyes. And This doll is on the 2010 Toy’s R Us Holiday Hot Toy List!

      The Lalaloopsy are rag dolls that magically came to life, taking on the personalities of the fabrics that were used to make them. They live in a colorful, silly world, and it’s your job to keep the magic of their world alive.
      Your child will enjoy playing with the Mittens Fluff n Stuff Bitty Button Doll.

      The Bitty Buttons are rag dolls that magically came to life, taking on the personalities of the fabrics used to make them. The Bitty Button Doll lives in a colorful, silly world full of magic.LaLaLoosy Doll Mittens Fluff n Stuff * Includes an adorable pet * Includes a promise certificate * Includes a collectible poster


      Designed to be an ordinary ragdoll, something extraordinary happened and this Bitty Buttons Doll magically came to life on the day her last stitch was sewn. Made from pieces of an Eskimo's scarf and sewn on the first day of winter, Mittens can't help but love the snow.

      She is always ready to start a snowball fight or go skiing and warms up with delicious hot cocoa and a cozy fire. With her cuddly pet polar bear, Mittens always has a pal ready to play in the snow with her.
      The Mittens Fluff 'n' Stuff Lalaloopsy doll is a cute and cuddly looking doll for young girls. Her story says that her outfit was made from the scraps of an Eskimo's scarf.

      Her shirt is a warm looking red and pink striped sweater, covered by a fuzzy white vest with blue trimming around the edges for extra warmth. Her skirt is designed with many blue polka dots, and she wears a pair of white pants with some warm red and pink striped leggings that match her sweater. Her shoes are white UGG boots with pink laces.

      Because of the history of her clothes, her story is that the final stitch that magically gave her life also magically made her a lover of the snow and all things winter. She enjoys snow fights, skiing, and snuggling by the fire with a cup of hot cocoa.

      Mittens Fluff 'n' Stuff has blue hair with two snow white bows tying off pony tails on either side of her head. She comes with a snow white polar bear for a pet. Her birthday has a special significance because it's December 21st, which is the first day of winter. Mittens Fluff 'n' Stuff is a great gift for a young girl who loves the winter and having fun in the snow.

      MGA Entertainment Lalaloopsy Doll Mittens Fluff N' Stuff



      MGA Entertainment Lalaloopsy Doll Mittens Fluff N’ Stuff

      • Adorable Lalaloopsy doll
      • Every character is different
      • Adorable pet
      • Totally collectible

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      Disney Toy Story & Beyond Talking Pull String Woody Doll


      Hey howdy hey! Woody's got his ol' guitar all strung up for some Wild West adventure, and you're just the deputy he's lookin' for. Give a tug on his pull-string, and Woody speaks up with lots of cowboy phrases.

      Product Features

      • Rootin' tootin' fun phrases include "Hey howdy hey, deputies!" and "I like to play guitar!"
      • Includes realistic string guitar and cowboy hat
      • Give a tug on his pull-string, and Woody speaks up with lots of cowboy phrases.



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      Monday, November 22, 2010

      Toy Story 12" Talking Buzz Lightyear


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      Toy Story fans could go to infinity and beyond and never find anything cooler than this Toy Story Collection: Buzz Lightyear Action Figure -- 12''. This highly detailed, definitive collectors deluxe edition Buzz Lightyear figure is the most accurate replica yet produced and includes lots of fantastic features!

      He's fully articulated, lights up, has sound effects, speaks using the original voice and can even respond by talking and moving his head when you talk with him. He's the ultimate Space Ranger whose mission is to provide out of this world fun! Imported. . In Talk Back Mode, Buzz talks back and moves his head when you speak to him . 65 sayings in original voice .

      Press buttons to hear ''Buzz Toy'' phrases and Space Ranger phrases . Open helmet or communication panel to hear related phrases and sound effects . Press button for flying mode and pop-out wings with light-up tips . Level sensor knows when Buzz is in a horizontal flying position or standing and responds with specific phrases.



      Poseable fingers, wrists, elbows, shoulders, waist, ankles, knees and legs . ''Laser'' button activates forearm light and sound effects . Buzz knows when you're shouting and responds! .

      Film accurate paint details, using original Disney/Pixar digital data files  . Glow-in-the-dark green trim . Plastic/rubber . 12'' H . Requires 3 AA batteries, included for demonstration only . Ages 4+ . Includes Certificate of Authenticity . Part of the Toy Story Collection  .


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      Nerf N-Strike Stampede ECS


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      Aspiring vigilantes aged eight years and up will be totally equipped to fight bad guys with the Nerf N-Strike Stampede ECS. This fully automatic blaster unleashes a storm of soft Nerf darts from the extended 18-dart clip–and it is easy to reload with the spares.

      The high-capacity Stampede even includes a blast shield to deflect incoming “fire,” as well as a pop-out bipod for stability. With the Nerf N-Strike Stampede, a fired-up adventure is just around the corner.

      Fully-Automatic Blasting Power
      The fully automated Nerf N-Strike Stampede ECS has the ability to launch an astounding three darts per second. Your child can either squeeze the trigger once to let a single dart fly, or hold the trigger down and have the Stampede launch Nerf darts in rapid-fire succession. With three extended 18-dart clips, a quick-reload 6-dart clip, and 60 Clip System darts, the Stampede is ready to reload and keep the foam flying.



      Pop-Out Bipod and Blast Shield Fire Up the Fun
      The Stampede’s accessories can be configured for all kinds of action adventures. Kids can bunker down for an ambush with the pop-out bipod. Simply snap on the bipod to support the barrel, hold the target in the pin sight, then take a shot.

      The Stampede boasts a 30-foot firing range, so the backyard or basement can be covered in soft Nerf darts in no time. When the battle heats up, the Stampede’s blast shield attaches quickly to fend off return “fire”.

      Designed for Realistic, Active Play
      Weighing nearly 5 pounds and built of thick, durable plastic, the Stampede has the heft of a genuine article. Nevertheless, it’s easy to hold and operate–even in the heat of battle–thanks to the trigger handle and two additional carrying handles integrated into the Stampede’s stock.

      What’s in the Box
      The N-Strike Stampede blaster with pop-out bipod and blast shield, three extended 18-round clips, quick-reload 6-dart clip, 60 Clip System darts, and directions.

      The first fully automatic NERF Clip System blaster to date, the N-STRIKE STAMPEDE ECS blaster features a new pop-out bipod, which doubles as a handle, and a removable shield allowing players to transition to Attack Mode. The NERF N-STRIKE STAMPEDE ECS blaster also comes complete with one six dart Clip and three extended Clips which hold 18 darts each, offering the highest Clip capacity from NERF yet.

      The NERF N-STRIKE ECS blaster is one of the most awesome and exciting N-STRIKE developments released in over 40 years of NERF brand history. Includes 60 Clip System darts. Requires six “D” batteries; not included.

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      Star Wars Clone Wars Grievous Spinning Lightsaber

      With the Star Wars Spinning Electronic Lightsaber, Padawan learners aged six years and up can recreate the spinning effect made famous by General Grievous. This adjustable saber features realistic sound effects and customizable play options that provide plenty of Jedi adventure for your child. Expect to hear cheers of delight mixed with dueling lightsaber sounds when this spinning, light-filled set makes its way into your home.

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      Star Wars
      Spinning Electronic Lightsaber

      Ages: 6 years and up
      Requires: 6 AAA batteries
      What We Think

      Fun factor: 5 stars
      Durability: 5 stars
      Ease of assembly: 5 stars
      Educational factor: 3 stars
      Novelty factor: 5 stars

      The Good: Realistic sound effects and spinning action
      The Challenging: Sibling rivalry over who gets to play with them
      In a Nutshell: Young Jedi will enjoy dueling with this spinning saber
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      Hasbro Star Wars Spinning Electronic Lightsaber

      The realistic sound effects and customizable play options heighten your Jedi Adventure. View larger.

      Hasbro Star Wars Spinning Electronic Lightsaber

      Can be disassembled into two light sabers. View larger.
      A Jedi-Style Light Show
      When your child presses the power button, the saber will flicker to life with either neon green or blue light. Just like the sabers in the Star Wars movies, the effect grabs your attention. If your child gives the saber a check-swing when it's in collapsed mode, the saber telescopes and looks like its beam is energizing.

      Action Sounds Galore
      The saber's realistic sound effects add to the excitement. When switched on, the saber crackles and hums. When your child moves the saber, a sensor within the handle changes the pitch of the sound slightly up or down to match the movements. And when brought into contact with another object, the saber crackles loudly as if emitting an electric charge. The effect will put everyone within earshot squarely in Jedi mood.

      Spinning Fun for One or Two
      With an electronic hiss and a clicking sound, the sabers snap into a central hoop-like ratcheting mechanism known as a gyro-grip. Once in place, the sabers can be held and spun propeller-style, just the way General Grievous does in the movie.

      When it's time to disconnect one of the sabers, you'll hear a clever sound effect, and then the saber will be ready again for traditional Jedi-fashion dueling. The second lightsaber can be shared with a friend to increase the action and double the fun.

      Easy-to-Use, Durable Design
      The hilts of the Spinning Electronic Lightsaber are made of hard plastic that can stand up to rough and tumble play, while the translucent telescoping saber blades are soft enough to land painless blows during full-contact interstellar duels.

      Children six years and older will be able to link both sabers together and successfully imitate General Grievous' spinning move. For some parents, the temptation to power up this toy will prove too great to resist.

      What's in the Box
      Two sabers, central ratchet, and instructions.



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      Sunday, November 21, 2010

      LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle




















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      Lego Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle is officially now on more kids Santa list than any other toy. The reason is simple, anything from Harry P is already a favorite, and anything from Lego has always been sought after by any child. Put the two together and you have a blockbuster!

      But being a favorite for kids is not enough on its own to hit the top sellers, it also has to be a favorite among the moms and dads too. And this one certainly is. It’s reasonably priced and fits the bill when the box comes to being just the right size for under the Christmas tree.

      Harry Potter toys are always popular and these new Harry Potter Legos will be a big hit for holiday gifts for Lego fans and Harry Potter fans alike.



      All NEW FOR Christmas 2010, the Hogwarts Castle comes complete with intricate details such as Dumbledore’s office with sliding spiral staircase, the Slytherin and Gryffindor common rooms, and more!

      There are a total of 1,290 LEGO pieces in this set. The Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle set is the biggest castle available as of now. I believe a bigger one will be available in 2011. Depending on your experience, this set will take several hours to put together but is very enjoyable.












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      Star Wars Galactic Heroes Millennium Falcon with 4 Figures Return of the Jedi Episode VI


      The Millenium Falcon joins the Rebels in a daring attack to destroy the second Death Star. In the Sullust system, the Rebels meet in the hangar bay to go over their plans one last time. Lando Calrissian and his co-pilot Nien Nunb get the Falcon ready for battle, as Rebel commandos prepare to attack the Imperial station on Endor.


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      Saturday, November 20, 2010

      Christmas games



      Just because gifts is opened and the paper strewn about the living room does not mean fun Christmas is over. Add some fun party game for Christmas day to extend the fun Christmas.




      If you have a large collection of Christmas day, have fun with the game's hat. When they arrive, give everyone a Santa hat.These are cheap and can be purchased for $ 1 at the dollar store or even less in bulk, if you plan ahead. as all of their activities go to obtain food, want to chat with others, and the like, the room look very festive with all bear their Santa hats.




      The object of this game is not, however, have your hat on.As people forget hats, the object is to get rid of your hat and not be the last one wearing a Santa hat. Inevitably there will be one person so wrapped up in a conversation or a buffet table, forgets to take away from their hat, and they will be left the game, the loser. This is a game that is played again and again as you head up with the day's festivities.




      One fun memory game as children especially like to is to make all the careful attention to all the gifts that are opened on Christmas day. When gifts are removed from the room (or you remove you from the gift room) have all try to remember each gift all got.Include socks and any food gifts. Tell people, they only have to remember the items that were opened, day, no gifts received and opened prior to Christmas. This can be a fun game, which is particularly popular with children because they love to relive the gift of magic. In addition, if they were so immersed in their own gifts, they do not notice any else this is was a good opportunity for them to educate themselves about what all day.




      If you need a game to keep everyone busy before dinner, try the game of "guess me." Buy some big heavy socks, not low-rise, but the type that is worn outdoors in winter, there is thick and come at least to the calf. Insert multiple elements in the socks. Check the identical items are in each sock.These elements should be related to Christmas in some way, you can include a small ornament, Scotch tape, a pinecone, a Hershey kiss and the like.Have each person feel socks (have two socks just makes the game go faster, but you can play with just one sock), and write down their guesses about what is in the socks.Remember to tell all, how many items are on each sock.The winner will get you guessed it, one of the socks!




      If you have a bunch of wanna-be performers in your group Christmas day, how about playing a little game of "Christmas Idol"? set a small table for 2 persons (or individuals if they wish) "judges" and have the team sing a Christmas carol. tell them to have a lot of fun with the song, and even add a Santa hat or other elements, dress-up, if they wish. Winners may take home a CD of Christmas music. this game is very fun, if only the children want to perform and be judged by adults or if, vice versa adults do and have been convicted of children.


      Fisher-Price Disney/Pixar Toy Story 3 Big Talking Chatter Telephone


      The Toy Story 3 Talking Chatter Telephone combines the classic design of an award-winning toy with a Toy Story 3 theme. The 21 phrases for this toy rotary phone come from Woody, Buzz, Rex, and Chatter--characters from Disney/Pixar's popular animated film. Toy Story fans aged 2 to 6 years will love calling the characters, answering the phone, and pulling Chatter around the house.
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      Toy Story 3 Talking Chatter Telephone

      Ages: 2 to 6 years
      Requires: 3 AA batteries (included)


      What We Think

      Fun factor: 4 starts
      Durability: 5 starts
      Ease of assembly: 5 starts

      The Good: Features four characters and 21 fun phrases from Toy Story 3

      The Challenging: Only one volume level

      In a Nutshell: A classic, well-built toy featuring Toy Story 3 characters
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      Voices of characters from Toy Story 3

      This charming toy phone features the voices of characters from Toy Story 3. View larger.

      The Classic Chatter Telephone with a Toy Story Twist
      Chatter, as he's known in the Toy Story 3 film, has the same classic design he's had since his introduction in 1962. The hard plastic shell, trusty nylon phone cord, and bright blue wheels will stand up to all kinds of play.
      When pushed and pulled on his wheels, Chatter comically squeaks and moves his eyes. His dial spins like a real rotary phone. With Chatter, you can help your child learn numbers, and tell her stories about life before mobile phones.


      Talk to Four Favorite Toy Story Characters
      Chatter's dial features images and phrases from Toy Story 3 characters--Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Rex, and Chatter himself. As your child dials these characters, she'll hear up to 21 distinct phrases concerning plans for escape from the Sunnyside Day Care. As Sunnyside's oldest resident, Chatter knows every corner of the day care and can help all of Andy's old toys escape. He'll even ring and say "psst!" to prompt your child to answer the phone.


      Three AA batteries are included, so Chatter is ready to play with right out of the box.


      What's in the Box
      Toy Story 3 Talking Chatter Telephone and instructions.


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