This book truly is worth a read to any parent or soon to be parent. It asks the question, what was the first Christmas gift? It's love, time spent with loved ones, and knowing when you are selling diamonds to earn stones.

The book itself is relatively short and can be read in one setting for most regular readers. I on the other hand stretched it out over about 3-4 settings, mainly reading the book while my daughter took the time to eat her vegetables. So don't be intimidated and remember this inexpensive, $4.99, hard cover book as a Christmas gift for next year. Or it makes the perfect gift no matter the season.

	The Christmas Box Sale Price: $1.41
	Richard Paul Evans originally wrote The Christmas Box as an expression of love for his two daughters, never intending for it to be published. Many Christmas seasons (and a rich publishing contract) later, this touching tale relates the meaning of Christmas in a profound but simple way...

It's funny, entertaining, and Christmas themed, and well worth the purchase especially now available on Blu-Ray DVD.

A Christmas Story [Blu-ray] List Price: $24.98 Sale Price: $15.00 Used From: $14.90 Average Rating:

Description

Studio: Warner Home Video Release Date: 11/04/2008 Rating: Pg

DVD Information

Binding: Blu-ray
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Brand: Warner Brothers
Manufacturer: Warner Home Video
Original Release Date: 2008-01-01
Actors:

• Peter Billingsley
• Melinda Dillon
• Darren McGavin
• Ian Petrella
• Scott Schwartz

Reviews

Great movie....love it, brings back such memories from the good old days. Everyone should watch it. Never gets old and it is entertaining enough to watch it over and over again

I greatly enjoyed the fast service and great pricing. I am very happy to own this timeless classic.

Decorating Christmas cookies with out watching this movie just cannot happen! So funny and I love it!!!

We can't make it through the holidays without watching A Christmas Story once or twice...it's a modern classic. Gene Shepherd was a sublimely funny story teller and his talent lives on in the movie version of his wonderful musings.

This is a fantastic Christmas DVD! I have loved this film since it first was produced on a DVD. But I have enjoyed it even more since it has been reproduced on a blu-ray mode. I would reco9mmend this dvd to anyone who loves the old fashion memories of Christmas and children growing up!

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.

The idea is to outfit your Christmas decorations with only antiques.  Meaning only antique Christmas Lights to be hung on the tree and only antique Christmas cards can be sent out to family and friends.  Also, don't forget that only antique ornaments can be used on the Christmas tree.

Taking this a step further to make it a modern free holiday, only exchange antique Christmas gifts.  This doesn't necessarily mean you have to search out expensive authentic antiques.  There are plenty of antique Christmas gifts that can be made right at home, thus saving you a lot of money.

So, start planning your modern free Christmas now and watch your savings grow.  Everyone will remember the antique Christmas at your house.

The condition of an antique item also has a big impact on the collectibility. The older and better condition of an item the higher the value. Age takes a toll on everything and the better preserved the more likely it will hold value throughout the years and become a collectible heirloom.

An heirloom is a type of antique item that is passed down through generations. Generally a family will pass items down and take great care of them so that it will last to give to their kids and kids kids. This turns an antique into an heirloom, since typically the goal is not to profit from such an antique item.

Crocheting can be difficult, but it's easy enough to pickup and get started that almost anyone can do it, with time.  Furthermore, other than some yarn and some needles you can easily find patterns to make almost anything online.  Below I've compiled a list of my favortie Christmas stocking crochet patterns.

• Small Stocking
• Traditional Wide Stocking
• Solid Color Wide Pattern
• Long Christmas Stocking

If you've never crocheted before be sure to allow plenty of time for practice.  Don't feel bad if itlooks more like a crochet blog, than a lovingly made homemade Christmas gift.

Homemade Christmas Gifts

Last year she created a small bean bag that could be put in the microwave, after heated up could be placed on your back or sore muscles as a massage item.  It's been extremely useful and makes for a wonderful evening, it's an antique Christmas gift that is being used year round.

Another year she created a snowman out of antique jars, painted and then personalized each one for the family.  This made a great decoration that we bring out in our house every year.  Every year is different and I'm anxious to see what she comes up with, because making home made antique Christmas gifts is a great tradition to start and leaves an lasting impression.