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America’s most unique toy stores

America's most unique toy stores are found from coast to coast, in towns big and small. They work on two levels, for they have something for kids and for kid-at-heart adults.
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	The Holiday Quiz
	Question 33: What do you call a 7-light holiday candelabra?
	Question 32: What is the origin of the Christmas tree?
	Question 31: What December holiday is celebrated with 'Feats of Strength?'
	Question 30: What Christmas carol has its own museum?
	Question 29: How does a nun help celebrate Hannukah?
	Question 28: How did St. Nicholas become Santa Claus?
	Question 27: Who 'Americanized' Santa Claus?
	Question 26: Are Santa's reindeer male or female?
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Yes, you can say 'No' to your kids

Even during the holidays, you don't have to give your children everything they ask for. Here's how to give them a reality check.
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Special from CSMonitor.com
Singles forge new traditions for a family-holiday season

As their ranks swell, singles reach out to others, pamper themselves, or simply relish their solitude during the hectic, family-oriented holiday season.
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Short on shopping cash? Use a layaway plan

In both good times and bad, layaway plans are tools that can help shoppers get the gifts and goods that they want without going into debt.
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	Guide to holiday tipping when money is tight
	Put 'mindfulness' on your holiday to-do list
	Celebrating Christmas around the world
	Trim the spending, save the joy
	The Holiday Catalog Countdown: Week 14
	Tips on packing and shipping gifts this holiday season
	Holiday surprise: Watch out for hidden credit-card fees
	Taking the "sell" out of your holiday celebration
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Gifts for Wishing, Gifts for Giving

Now 'tis the season for bargain hunters

Whether you're looking for a last-minute gift or want to treat yourself, you may be surprised at what's on sale in these final days before Christmas. So read this guide -- and start shopping!
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	2008 entertainment gift guide
	DVD gift sets for every taste
	DVDs and CDs for the elementary crowd
	A gift of reading: The best children's books of 2008
	Seasonal sounds: Holiday guide to home audio
	Holiday Preview: MP3 Player Buying Guide
	Holiday guide to digital photography
	7 steps to worry-free holiday shopping online
	More hints for holiday gifting...

Christmas: A Time of Joy

10 Things To Know About Christmas

Everyone knows there's more to Christmas than jingling bells and flying reindeer. Here are some facts about the Dec. 25 celebration.
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	Health Tip: Be cautious at Christmas
	Selecting and caring for a cut or live Christmas tree
	Easy creativity with Christmas greenery
	Don't just dream of a green Christmas -- celebrate it!

Hanukkah: Festival of Lights

10 Things to Know About Hanukkah

Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights, starts this year at sundown on Dec. 22 and continues for eight days. Here are some things to know about the Hanukkah celebration.
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Kwanzaa: Sharing African Roots

10 Things to Know About Kwanzaa

Kwanzaa is a 7-day African-American cultural festival, celebrated each year from Dec. 31-Jan. 1. The holiday is rich with symbolism and ritual.
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Paula Deen shares her holiday secrets with the troops

Produced for Smithfield - Just in time for the holidays, Paula Deen brought some of her "down-home" personality and traditional Southern cooking to the troops at Ft. Bragg, North Carolina.
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Joey Green's wacky uses: Holiday edition

Joey Green, author of "Fix-It Magic", can help you cut down on stress and help save money with his 1,971 wacky uses for everyday household items you already have at home. (Produced for Procter & Gamble)
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Deck the Halls without Breaking the Bank

Produced for Sylvania - One way to save is to swap your old string of lights with a newer LED version. These lights last up to ten times longer and use 75% less energy, which leads to lower energy bills.
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Practicality, value tempt holiday shoppers this year

Nextpert's Katlean DeMonchy with a holiday wish list. (Produced for PriceGrabber, Lands' End, JCPenney, Kodak Gallery, Bed,Bath and Beyond) Miren el video en Español
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Paula Deen gives troops a down-home salute

Produced for Smithfield - Just in time for Thanksgiving, celebrity cook Paula Deen brought some of her "down-home" personality and traditional Southern cooking to the troops at Ft. Bragg.
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This Holiday season PUIG USA and Antonio Banderas Seductive Fragrances partner with Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS

Produced for PUIG USA - PUIG USA and Antonio Banderas Seductive Fragrances will donate one dollar of every set of BLUE SEDUCTION for WOMEN sold to Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights AIDS.
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The Holidays are the perfect time to use your credit card reward points

Produced for American Express - The best way to be a savvy consumer this holiday season is by taking advantage of credit card reward points to make your holiday purchases.
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Everyday is Like Thanksgiving in France

Produced for Wines of France - In France, every day is like Thanksgiving! The French know how to celebrate everyday life with friends, family, and, of course, lots of perfectly paired food and wine.
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