Here is a sensational recommendation for a new Christmas story to introduct into your family!

Bluey is so much fun yet revives the spirit of Christmas in a joyous and memorable way. If you want to create the magic of Christmas for your children then look no further this fun little gem does just that! Children will love to go to their 'Santa Wish Box' in the sky each night before bed. Yes bed-time will be looked forward to! It is a great little ebook with audio - so they can listen to the story as they sleep too. You can now create a new tradition in your family - one that the little ones will cherish for the rest of their life - the fun and magic of visiting their 'Santa Wish Box' in the sky where they start the process to make their dreams and wishes come true!

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The Big Book of Christmas Tales is a must have. This ebook can be easily downloaded in minutes and printed off from your computer. You will want to read these classic tales again and again. Your children or your grand-children will bask in the magical memories that are created with the 'Big Book of Christmas Tales' ebook and the special time you spend with them reading these magical tales.

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Conversations with Mrs Claus!' Podcast Show Revives Christmas Pudding Fun & Traditions!

Worldwide release, June 16, 2006. Mrs Claus podcast show 'Conversations with Mrs Claus' on the www.TheFamilyYak.com channel delights in a visit to a unique Christmas token designer, Simone Walsh, to revive a fun old tradition of Christmas plum pudding, Silver Coins and Tokens!

Simone shares the history of the Christmas plum pudding and its associated tokens and charms as she shares why it's lots of fun for families to take on and revive this wonderful old family tradition 'Christmas Plum Puddings'.

Simone is a highly skilled designer who creates handmade jewellery and art objects. Simone shares that you can now bring back an old-time family tradition and know that your health is safe with silver tokens for the Christmas pudding. Simone is one of few in the world today who makes pure silver Christmas pudding coins today.

Discover the fascinating history of Christmas puddings and coins. Find out what they once put into Christmas puddings! Plus an opportunity to learn how to incorporate a fun old-time tradition into your family festivities today to make them more memorable, more fun and more cherishable!

Plus Mrs Claus reveals a magic secret of Christmas each week, children have an opportunity to have their questions answered and there are prizes to be won!

'Conversations with Mrs. Claus' radio podcast show is an inspirational show with transformational insights from change makers, coaches, professionals, artists and more! Listeners will discover ways to transform their life. Ultimately creating a healthy and happy inner world which will create a happy and healthier outer world. This is the practice of living each day in the spirit of Christmas.

Sponsors for this show are Chef Alexi Bracey: Conscious Health www.stovelesscuisine.com, 'Bluey Santa's New Recruit' and 'The HoHoHo Factor' (everything you'll love to know about Christmas) ebook and audio book www.HoHoHoChristmas.com, and Magic Home Entertainment - Moodseer http://www.moodseer.com/

Mrs Claus, aka Bernadette Dimitrov and her world wide guests entertain and educate listeners about Christmas traditions, life, happiness and much more!

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Christmas Event in 2007 for those deployed for the 2006 festive season!

The Christmas you missed

Friday, June 15, 2007

By Brittany Catton Director of Development and Public Relations, YMCA

On June 25 The San Diego Armed Services YMCA and KSON are teaming up to bring back Christmas for those families who had loved ones deployed over the Holiday season in 2006. More than 500 military and their families who missed the Holidays will be invited to attend this free event where all that is magical about the holiday season will be recreated. From Santa and prizes, to a Pancake Breakfast, no detail will be left out.

The Armed Services YMCA has begun online sign-ups for families at www.militaryymca.org. Families who had a spouse or guardian deployed during the 2006 Holiday Season are eligible to sign up. This event is open to immediate family members only. Each guest must

bring their military or dependent ID card to event to check in.

Families are invited to attend either the 6 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. or the 8:30 a.m. to

11 a.m. time period. Once one section fills up, that section will be closed. Guests must be present to receive prizes. Families that welcomed new babies during the 2006 Holiday season will also be honored, in a special Armed Services YMCA Family ceremony during the 6 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. shift.

For more information call Brittany Catton at (858) 751-5755, ext. 103.

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Presenting, brand new for 2006, 'Simply Christmas!' by Christopher Byrnes and Bernadette Dimitrov

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Pit your wits against our quick Christmas quiz!

Cook some simple, but delicious Christmas treats, and avoid putting on weight with our complete 'Christmas dinner for dieters' plan.
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Bushes enjoy Ford's Theatre holiday gala
By ANN SANNER, ssociated Press Writer

WASHINGTON -- It might have been 80 degrees outside but it was snowing inside Ford's Theatre on Sunday, where President Bush attended a taping of an ABC holiday program.

Country singer Wynonna opened the show by performing "Winter Wonderland" on a stage decorated with white lights, Christmas trees and a sleigh. She asked Bush if he had done his Christmas shopping yet.

"Do you know what you're planning on getting your beautiful wife?" Wynonna asked. "Whatever she wants, right?" The president's response was inaudible.

The Ford's Theatre gala usually airs July Fourth, but ABC will televise this event in December in an effort to attract broader viewership.

Other performers included singers Yolanda Adams, Olivia Newton-John and Jon Secada, comedian Christopher Titus and "Dancing with the Stars" dancers Jonathan Roberts and Karina Smirnoff.

First lady Laura Bush was the gala's honorary chair.

Rep. John Lewis, a Georgia Democrat and civil rights veteran, and Civil War historian James McPherson were awarded Lincoln Medals. The award is given to those who exemplify President Lincoln's legacy and character through their work, accomplishments or personal attributes.

The annual benefit is held at the landmark theater where Lincoln was fatally shot in 1865.

"President Lincoln had a great appreciation for the performing arts," Bush said. "They offered relief amid the agonies of war, and he would likely be pleased that Ford's Theatre continues to bring together talented performers from across our country, including those with us tonight."

Podcast of the Week!

Mrs Claus Visits Christmas Author Chris Byrnes in Japan - Discover Fascinating Insights & Get a Free Christmas Craft Ebook!

Podcast show 'Conversations with Mrs. Claus' on the www.TheFamilyYak.com channel features show host Mrs. Claus (the wife of Santa Claus, the jolly fellow with the white beard) visiting Christopher Byrnes, Christmas publisher and author in Japan. On this show Chris in a warm-hearted conversation shares fascinating insights as he reminisces about Christmas celebrations both in Japan where he has lived for the past eight years and in England his home-town. Christmas in Japan is revealed as a celebration with no resemblance to what we know in the west accept for the commercial trimmings. Chris gives away a new Christmas resource ebook with a step by step origami Christmas tree craft activity for children and adults alike to enjoy!

This week Mrs. Claus reveals a magic secret of Christmas practiced at the North Pole that will show you how to transform your life. Christmas is revealed as being not just about one day of the year but about living and projecting the 'spirit' of Christmas every day for a truly fulfilled and great life from the inside out!

In the 'Ask Mrs Claus a Question' segment, Ivana from Bulgaria has her question answered "What language does Santa speak?" Listeners are in for a surprise! Mrs. Claus reveals what goes on at the North Pole and insights about Santa you never knew! It's a lot of fun!

Bluey Santa's new recruit announces the winner of this month's prize: a copy of The HoHoHo Factor, Christmas resource ebook. Bluey shares Daniel from Canada's winning email and announces a new question for next month's prize.

Sponsors for this show are: Kidz Safety Education Group website http://www.kseg.org/, 'Bluey Santa's New Recruit' new children's story series www.HoHoHoChristmas.com and Women's Safety Education Group http://www.wseg.org/

'Conversations with Mrs. Claus' podcast show is a family show that provides a weekly stream of inspiration, insight and connection to fascinating guests world-wide. It's a fun show with something for both young and old. This is a family show that entertains from the heart on Yaktivate.com's The Family Yak channel.

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International University of Santa!

Santa is already preparing for Christmas

DALLAS, June 25 (UPI) -- It was Christmas during the weekend at the Hyatt Regency in Dallas, as mall Santas brushed up on their skills in two days of Santa classes.

Tim Connaghan, or "Santa Tim," leads the seminar, in which future mall Santas learn the dos and don'ts of the modern Santa, The Dallas Morning News reported.

"Behind the Red Suit -- the Business of Santa" offers tips for etiquette, like toning down a booming "ho ho ho" when small children are around. Also, Connaghan advises Santas never to correct, reprimand or deny a child.

The seminar also offers tips on how to get around modern obstacles like the "Merry Christmas" vs. "Seasons Greetings" controversy -- which has become a stickier issue as U.S. culture has become more ethnically diverse.

"Here's my best advice," Connaghan told the newspaper. "If someone says 'Merry Christmas' to you, say it back to them. Otherwise, say 'Season's greetings' or 'Happy holidays.'"

Sixteen Santas -- and even a few Mrs. Clauses -- attended Connaghan's seminar, which he calls the International University of Santa. By Copyright 2007 United Press International, Inc.

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Mrs Claus on 'Conversations with Mrs Claus' www.TheFamilyYak.com will read a magical Christmas story by Joyce Simmons who is a guest on an upcoming show. Here are some great stories for you to read with your children and create some cherished and fun memories.

Great Christmas stories are available for you to read at Christmas at Knoxvile. Here are some of the stories listed:

%u2022 A Kipling Poem
%u2022 Christmas, Paris, 1876
%u2022 Christmas Prayer by Peter Marshall
%u2022 Christmas Prayer - by Robert Louis Stevenson
%u2022 Christmas Story - Luke 2
%u2022 For the Children At Christmas by Peter Marshall
%u2022 How the Trees Kept Christmas
%u2022 Olive, the Orphan Reindeer
%u2022 Secrets
%u2022 Silent Night
%u2022 Sleighride
%u2022 The Christmas Stocking
%u2022 The Christmas Tree
%u2022 The Christmas Truce
%u2022 The Gift of the Magi
%u2022 The Holy Night
%u2022 The Night Before Christmas
%u2022 The Shepherds Had An Angel
%u2022 The Silent Night Story
%u2022 The Story of Santa Claus
%u2022 What Christmas Is As We Grow Older
%u2022 Yes, Virginia, There Is A Santa Claus

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Christmas Insights - Origin & Inspirational Meaning & Lesson from Rudolph The Red-Nose Reindeer!

A story book for Christmas was created in 1939 during the time of the great depression. The story was created for the Chicargo based Montgomery Wards Department Stores featuring a new character called Rudolph. One of the highlights for the Christmas season was for parents to take their children for a visit to large department stores such as Montgomery Wards to visit Santa, sit on his knee and receive a gift. For many years the Montgomery Wards Santa gave away from his Christmas sack a specially printed Christmas color-in book. The store wanted to save money and do something different so it gave one of its stores copywriters, 34 year old Rudolph L May the job of coming up with a story. May was said to be taunted as a child because he was shy and small in statue. It is believed that the idea of being ostracized came from his own personal experiences. May created Rudolph with similar problems who in the end rises above his problems and is transformed.
Originally May wrote the story as a rhyming verse which his young 4 years old daughter Barbara loved. Originally store owners thought a red nose may be inappropriate as generally a red nose was associated with drinking. However after illustrations surfaced this suggestion was dismissed and the story was approved. The story book of Rudolph soon filled Santa's sack as a give-away; a new gimmick for promotions which took on immediate success in the Montgomery Wards stores.

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Christmas Angels - Angelic Secret Service!

Angels play an important role in Christmas celebrations. The word, "Angel" is derived from the Hebrew and Greek words which simply means "messenger". Angels are depicted as immortal, human like in appearance, transparent with wings who live in the heavens, come to us as the intermediaries of a higher power and are our link to the mystical heavens!

An Angel is a common symbol placed on the top of the Christmas tree today. Gabriel is the heavenly Angel of Christmas who revealed ...

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Mrs Claus visits Bluey Santa's new recruit, a blue kangaroo originally from Australia. Bluey exposes the steps in the Law of Attraction which is the key to making your wishes come true. This is one of the very first lessons Bluey learnt when he first arrived at the North Pole. This is a new show now released on 'Conversations with Mrs Claus'. A podcast show on the http://www.TheFamilyYak.com channel part of Yaktivate.com global media network.

On this show Mrs Claus chats with Bluey who is the new hero and head of "Wish Communications" at the North Pole. Bluey exposes the first in a series of lessons he learnt from Head Elf WinterWhite and Santa Claus when first inducted at the School of Elves at the North Pole. As head of "Wish Communications" Bluey has the top tips and tools for listeners to discover how to make their wishes and dreams come true.

Mrs Claus reveals this weeks 'magic secret' practiced at the North Pole that will show listeners how to transform their life. Christmas is revealed as being not just about one day of the year but about living and projecting the 'spirit' of Christmas every day for a truly fulfilled, happy, joyous and great life from the inside out! This week's secret discovers empowering thoughts on materialism - making love more important than material things!

In the "Ask Mrs Claus a Question" segment, Dan from New Jersey asks Mrs Claus "Does Santa have a pet?" Mrs Claus reveals insights never exposed before and listeners are in for a surprise! Mrs. Claus reveals what really goes on at the North Pole and insights about Santa listeners will love to know! It's a lot of fun!

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