Amazon.com is currently running a deal on these lamps, which means for just $12.23 you can have a 8" tall Leg Lamp like the one seen in the movie A Christmas Story.

Christmas Story Night Light Leg Lamp List Price: $19.95 Sale Price: $6.99 Average Rating:

Description

From the classic movie "A Christmas Story" this is a small reproduction of the leg lamp!

Features

• Leg lamp night light is approximately 9 inch tall.
• Made of plastic with nylon fringe around lamp shade.
• Plugs into standard outlet comes with light bulb.
• This is an officially licensed, "A Christmas Story" product.
• Warning: small parts not for children under 3 years of age.

Reviews

We had a $10 limit on our office Christmas gift exchange. This was the perfect thing. The person who received it LOVES it.

It's okay for a night light; however, I thought the leg lit up, which it doesn't.

They enjoyed the laughs when opening this gift. It is cute and a fun reminder of the favorite CHRISTmas movie

It is soooo cute. I love A Christmas Story and I bought this for my friend who does too. I cant afford the real version so this night light is perfect.Its also a large size for a night light. I would recommend this for anyone who likes the movie as much as we do, but cant afford the real leg lamp. Thanks again. Brea Herring

Fun Gag Gift for fans of Christmas Story! Good Price, Came on time!

This makes a great gag gift or the perfect gift for a Dirty Santa game.

However, don't forget that there were antique Christmas lights that looked somewhat like our tree lights today. The early 1900's were a time where there were 2 main types of technologies found in the lights. There were those Christmas lights made with carbon filament and those built using tungsten filament. Most antique Christmas lights came with warnings never to mix the two.

If you actually find actual antique Christmas lights I would strongly suggest not actually using them. They can pose a hazard because of old electrical wiring, which can cause differences in brightness and cause burn outs, shorts, etc. If you end up using antique Christmas lights for decoration, please do not connect them to a power source, leave them up for display during the day only.

Pictures of antique Christmas Lights:

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When buying antique glass ornaments online make sure the seller is familiar with shipping delicate items.  It can be incredibly frustrating to finally find the perfect antique glass ornament, but when you open the UPS box you find glass pieces.  This tip falls back on making sure you only buy antique items from reputable sources, like trusted sellers on eBay.

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If you are an avid collector of antique glass ornaments you may also be interested in learning the history of the items you are purchasing.  Some sellers will go so far as to collect the story behind the ornaments, which adds to their collective nature, and adds value to the buyer.  Just knowing the year they were made and where they were made can make all the difference in a purchase.  Good luck finding the perfect glass ornaments for this Christmas!

A real Christmas Tree will obviously not last as long as an artificial tree.  This requires a little bit more planning when you start decorating for the holidays.  So don't expect to put your tree up before Thanksgiving and have a beautiful green tree on Christmas day.  It's possible that the green needles will have turned brown and most of your greenery will be in the vacuum cleaner.

Artificial trees are much easier to decorate and will last for years.  Artificial Christmas trees are designed and built to accommodate a lot of ornaments and heavy ones as well.  Where a real Christmas tree will have imperfections and not all the branches will be able to support heavy antique ornaments.

So, if you like a challenge and the smell of fresh pine, then go with a real Christmas tree.  Just know that unlike an artificial Christmas tree there will be imperfections, dead spots, and a 'good side'.  Also, don't forget to water that real tree so that it will last as long as possible.

Antique Christmas Tree

Christmas In A Box includes everything you need to add Christmas spirit to the room of your choice, including a wreath, tree, and garland.  Often times if you know you will be using all fo these items it's cheaper to buy as a set, instead of buying individually where the prices can get out of hand quick.  Also, don't forget the time it saves by taking the guess work out of deciding how to decorate.

View our entire line of Christmas In A Box packages in our Christmas Tree section fo the store.

We ordered a live wreath online and had it delivered to our house, which we were concerned about freight, but it arrived in perfect condition.  Deciding on where to hang the wreath was easy, in the living room, on the largest barest wall.  The problem was how to hang the wreath without tearing up the dry wall, since nothing was on that wall throughout the rest of the year.  Finding a wreath hanger was easy and we decided on one that essentially 'glued' itself to the wall and was ready to support the weight of the wreath within minutes.  When Christmas is over the hanger will easily come down, glue and all so no marking or hole will be left.

If you've never purchased a live wreath I would strongly recommend it.  My family enjoys the smell every night while relaxing in front of the TV and we can't help but get excited thinking about the night Santa comes to visit.  My 15 month old daughter can't even resist, every night she says 'Da Da' and insists I hold her up to the wreath so she can get a nice long sniff.

By buying Christmas decorations online you are saving time that would otherwise be spent trying to find a parking spot at the huge department stores.  Furthermore, you are saving gas, wear and tear on your vehicle, and at worst an accident with so many other people on the road this time of year.  But perhaps the idea of buying Christmas decorations from an online source doesn't seem traditional enough for you, maybe it's time for a new tradition to start.

This year I'm going to propose to my wife that we begin a tradition of buying Christmas decorations online.  I plan on breaking out the big quilts, leaving the heat turned down, and making some hot chocolate.  Then my wife, daughter, and I could all set down in front of the computer and pick out items at our own pace.  This could become our new tradition, where we are able to spend time together and enjoy the holiday shopping in a different way.

What's even better when you buy Christmas decorations online this time of year you can often find great deals.  Free shipping on Christmas decorations a few months before the holidays can make the deals seem even brighter.

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Finding an antique tree topper can be difficult, especially one that has been unused and still in it's original packaging.  Most of the Christmas decorations from this time were made of very thin plastic and other thing materials that would be suseptible to deterioration.

A word of warning when purchasing antique tree toppers, decorations in the 40's and 50's were not made of the safest materials.  Meaning, when adding lights to antique tree toppers make sure they do not over heat and never leave them unattended.  Tinsel on old decorations, which are wrapped around modern lighting, is considered combustible.  Consider leaving a lighted tree topper off and just enjoy it's looks without being lit.

Antique Tree Topper

As you can see I have found antique ceramic Christmas trees, stuffed tree ornaments, and even an antique Christmas Tree designed on a serving plate.  All of these make great collector items and a welcome addition to any shelf or living room display.

Often times flea markets and other swap meets will have a lot of old Christmas decorations, but expect to pay a premium.  A better place to look, where the prices are more reasonable, would be at garage or local yard sales.  Lastly, check out what you have hiding out in your own families storage and old Christmas decoration boxes.  You may find some nice gems that were forgot about, but would look perfect when decorating this year for Christmas.