As Christmas Day approaches and children of all ages get excited about the gifts they are about to give and receive.  Inevitably one of those gifts, given or received, will fall flat and a courteous smile will be shared along with the obligatory “thank you”, when all we really wanted was an Official Red Ryder BB Gun.  Gift giving has become more and more extravagant throughout the decades, and something as easy as exchanging simple gifts of affection has evolved into the extravagant event that it is today.  Take a little glimpse into Christmas past with the Christmas wish lists of children through the decades, and see the evolution of gift giving.

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As the hectic Christmas Holiday season approaches, there seems to be more free time for everyone else around us that, for some reason, we need to fill.  Whether it be the kids home from school or out-of-town visitors milling around the house looking for something to do, while you still have to bake the cookies, wrap the presents, and begin preparations on the holiday ham.  You simply don’t have time to be the host that you would like to be until the festivities commence.  Entertaining the kids or guests while you complete the finishing touches is key to keeping your sanity, and here is a list of the All-Time Greatest Christmas Movies to keep everyone occupied while you work on the Christmas cookies.
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