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I am passionate about the most celebrated event in the world - Christmas - and I would love to share my findings with you. I have recently written and recorded two ebooks and audio ebooks about Christmas: The HoHoHo Factor (that discovers wonderful celebrations, fun and whacky around the world, symbols and their meanings to make your Christmas even more special and joyous, Christmas trivia to wow everyone at the dinner table, Santa's secret messages for the 7 continents and Santa's secret blessings and creeds and much much more to rekindle the fun, magic and real spirit of Christmas.

For the young ones I have written 'Bluey Santa's New Recruit!' Santa has a new kangaroo 'reindeer' recruit!  Find out how he delivers to high rise buildings in cities for the first time!  Discover the magic secret to make your wishes come true! Bluey becomes a hero and saves the world's 'wish connections' from the No Ho Ho-ers! It's lots of fun and at the same time teaches children about a science for success technique 'visualisation' - a great tool for life! Check them out at:
www.hohohochristmas.com
  
I have created a world first - a Christmas site with digital products (no shipping, fast delivery, never fortget anyone anywhere) with free internet sent Christmas gift card and free internet gift box to send to anyone in the world - unique digital gifts for the modern world are now here go visit www.HoHoHoChristmas.com

As I develop and write more books I will continue to add audio.  In today's fast passed world it is great to be able to listen in one's car whilst driving or on one's mp3 player while out on a walk or doing the shopping or even the house chores.  I love to make the most of every minute in my day and fill my mind with as much positive inspiration as I can and I find audio is a great way to do that when I am running around such as driving my car.  I get to enjoy the things I love while doing the things that I need to and I want to share this great way of living with others around the world.  Also I have found that many friends like myself, as we get older our eyes are not holding up to the reading we once did and audio is a great solution to enable us to continue to enjoy experiencing what we love.

I will be developing more Christmas ebooks and audio books plus a fun and magical series with Bluey and I would love to hear your Christmas stories and if you give me permission I would love to include them in another book.

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Enjoy this site - scroll down and you'll see some great information, gift ideas and tools like the google map - just type in your address if you live in the USA and it will give you details how to get to Santa's Village.  For those who live outside of the USA check out below Santa's official home at Lapland in Finland - it's really magical and a trip of a life-time!

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With much excitement for the joys you will discover!
Wishing you love, happiness and prosperity!
Bernadette Dimitrov
The HoHoHo Expert
and The HoHoHo Team!

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Article - 7 Benefits of Giving by The HoHoHo Expert! 

Article by Bernadette Dimitrov, The HoHoHo Expert! www.HoHoHoChristmas.com

Christmas - 7 Benefits of Giving!
Giving is the act of generosity. It nourishes love in our relationships and builds the human spirit. The people who give without expectation and who do not feel diminished by the act of giving are the most psychologically healthy in our society today. Here are
seven benefits of giving:

1. Builds relationships - giving reinforces appreciations and acknowledgement of each other and thus is an important ingredient for building relationships.

2. Deepens relationships - by sharing past and future thoughts we give of our selves in an intimate way. It can be a wonderful deepening ritual such as at Christmas to come together and openly give and share feelings, experiences and wishes.

3. Expresses feelings - giving is a way to express and show feelings especially if you are not comfortable expressing feelings through words. Giving is an opportunity to express a whole range of feelings such as gratitude, appreciations and thanks.

4. Creates memories - through giving we have many ways to create and leave lasting memories. Our willingness to care, show interest, give time, loyalty, honesty and by going out of our way to do something extra for someone else such as preparing a special meal, writing a special verse on why we love and cherish someone or making a special gift as a symbol of our love, are some of the ways we can give and create lasting memories.

5. Creates Predictability - we all love predictability; especially children as it gives them a sense of security. Through the predictable act of giving especially at birthdays and Christmas celebrations, the expectation of appreciations, acknowledgement, love and being made to feel extra special is created by the ritual of giving.

6. Des-stressor - giving is all about looking outside of ourselves with no expectation of anything in return. It is putting others first for concentrated moments in time. The ritual of giving takes the focus off ourselves and our stresses in life are handled with a more balanced focus.

7. Creates Miracles - connecting into the community by giving has huge benefits. It reinforces love in all our lives. It creates leverage which creates miracles when together we give for the greater good.

Giving is an expression of our love. We give in many ways with our supportive words, our listening, attention and giving of our time and of course through material giving too. It is the glue that holds people together and is a way to renew our love for one another
and create lasting cherished memories.

Reviving the Spirit of Christmas for the Young Ones! 

Bluey Santa's New Recruit! by The HoHoHo Expert!

Bluey, Santa's New Recruit!

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!

Bluey Santa's New Recruit - ebook and audio ebook for even more fun!

By The HoHoHo Expert!
www.HoHoHoChristmas.com

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Reviving the spirit of Chrimas for Adults - Young and Old! 

by The HoHoHo Expert!

The HoHoHo Factor - ebook and audio book - just released!

The Ultimate Christmas ebook and audio book - Everything you'll love to know about Christmas!

Here is the best Christmas book ever! You will discover Christmas trivia plus wonderful celebrations including some fun and whacky celebrations around the world. Plus find out about symbols and their meanings to make your Christmas even more special and joyous. You will love the Christmas trivia to wow everyone at the dinner table and Santa's secret messages for the 7 continents plus Santa's secret blessings and creeds and much much more to rekindle the fun, magic and real spirit of Christmas.

Get yours now with SUPER BONUSES check it out at:
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Where you will find the best gifts ever!

By The HoHoHo Expert!
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Personalized Christmas Message & Blessing from Santa Clause! 

Certified by The HoHoHo Expert!

This is a SUPER SUPER gift! A Personalized Santa Certificate!

Imagine how good you can make some-one you love feel by giving them a personalized Christmas message and blessing from Santa Clause!

A gift certificate with your name or the name of the person of your choice. Everyone - young and old will want one for Christmas! Make them feel extra special!

For full details go to www.HoHoHoChristmas.com

Each Certificate is certified by The HoHoHo Expert!

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Personalized Christmas Angel in Training Certificate! 

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A SUPER SUPER gift certificate for that special person! A Personalized Christmas Angel in Training Certificate!

The Angel will be assigned to the person of your choice. Her job is to protect them and teach them how to make their wishes come true!

Everyone - young and old will love this one!

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Some other great Christmas websites to check out: 

Old World Santa Dolls!
This is a great site with unique and memorable Santa dolls that could become heirlooms and handed down in your family - really neat!
Christmas time at Kids domain
Great ideas to keep the kids entertained!
Santa Clause & Christmas at the North Pole!
Great site for children!
Send a letter to Santa Clause!
Entertainment and free games to play.
Take the naughty or nice quiz
and lots lots more to enjoy!
Samaritan's Purse | International Relief
Operation Christmas Child - Spreading Christmas Joy Around the World
Giving and making a difference!
National Christmas Tree Association: Home Page
Find out where to get your Christmas tree!
Plus children can send in their Christmas tree photo - for the best Christmas tree prize - national contest.
Christmas Crafts for Kids - Enchanted Learning Software
Christmas Crafts for kids.
Kindergarten, preschool, and elementary school crafts. Make wonderful, simple crafts with things found around the house.

Santa Village - Lapland Finland - Official home of Santa Claus! 

This is the most magical place on the planet.

Open 12 months of year - a visual fantasy land, the official home of Santa Claus!

Santa Claus' Village and SantaPark are easy to reach. The Village is located 8 km north of the centre of Rovaniemi, the capital of the Lapland in Finland. SantaPark is situated 2 km south of Santa Claus' Village.

The international airport of Rovaniemi, Finland's third biggest airport, is situated just 2 km from Santa Claus' Village and SantaPark. Santa Claus' Village can be reached by bus and by car.

Santa Claus lives in Lapland, in the north of Finland. You can meet him any day of the year in Rovaniemi, in Santa Claus' Village on the Arctic Circle.

Santa's secret getaway is in the East of Lapland, on the Korvatunturi Fell, where he was first spotted in the 1920's. The secluded area of Korvatunturi, impossible to reach by anyone else, is situated on the border between Finland and Russia. Mrs. Claus lives there, and so do the elves that prepare the gifts. The Korvatunturi Fell is 483 metres high, and is the shape of an ear. With the unique shape of the fell, Santa can listen to all the children around the world.

As early as in the 1950's Santa would often enjoy visiting the Arctic Circle near the town of Rovaniemi, not only on Christmas but all throughout the year, to visit both children and child-like. By 1985, his visits had become so regular that he founded his own village there. Today, his village includes Santa Claus' Office and Santa Claus' Main Post Office as well as the reindeer park and SantaPark nearby.

Santa Claus comes to the Santa Claus Village every day of the year to listen to children's wishes and to talk to people from all over the world.

You can also watch Santa Claus' adventures in his Internet TV : www.santatelevision.com

To see the whole works at Santa's village:

Visit: http://www.santaclausvillage.info/

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We have everything for everyone!

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Make everyone happy and merry this Christmas!

Here is an interesting site that shows photos from around the world about Christmas - it is updated daily! 

Santa's Bodyguard by Axel Bührmann

Santa's Bodyguard

Santa's Bodyguard by Axel Bührmann

Santa's Bodyguard

Santa's Bodyguard by Axel Bührmann

Santa's Bodyguard

Santa's Bodyguard by Axel Bührmann

Santa's Bodyguard

Santa's Bodyguard by Axel Bührmann

Santa's Bodyguard

Santa's Bodyguard by Axel Bührmann

Santa's Bodyguard

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Santa and Daniella by Axel Bührmann

Santa and Daniella

Santa and Daniella by Axel Bührmann

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Cafe Press - Great Christmas ideas 

Here is a really cool site where you can get great designs for Christmas on mugs, t-shirts, mouse pads, just about anything!
You can even print your own designs.

Check out this really cool site!
Enjoy!

Santa's Tibetan Terrier (Blk) Ornament (Round)

Santa at home with his black and white Tibetan Terrier - round ornament

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Deck The Halls Boston Terrier Greeting Cards (Pk o

A boston terrier helps Santa Claus decorate the Christmas tree next to a cozy fireplace in this adorable holiday scene. Find the perfect gift idea without dealing with long shopping lines.

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Santa2F/ Welsh Terrier Ornament (Round)

Santa Claus relaxing at home in front of the fire with his Welsh Terrier before the big night.

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Christmas 2 Card. Corgi (brindle) Mini Button (10

Merry Christmas 2 Cardigan Welsh Corgi - with decorated Christmas tree, ornaments, Christmas stocking, and presents. Angi Laframboise cute holiday dog breed cartoon gifts.

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Xmas Magic Coton Ornament (Round)

Christmas Magic with a Coton De Tulear - round oronament

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Vintage Santa Christmas Ornament 2009

This jolly old St. Nick would make a wonderful gift or look great on your own Christmas tree

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Great Stuff on Amazon 

Here are some sensational movies for Christmas!
They make great gifts and are
a wonderful way to rekindle the
magic of Christmas!

The Nightmare Before Christmas (Special Edition)

Amazon Price: (as of 12/09/2009) Buy Now

The Magic School Bus - Holiday Special

Amazon Price: $5.49 (as of 12/09/2009) Buy Now

Dr. Suess' How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Full Screen)

Amazon Price: $18.49 (as of 12/09/2009) Buy Now

White Christmas

Amazon Price: (as of 12/09/2009) Buy Now

Eloise at Christmastime

Amazon Price: $13.99 (as of 12/09/2009) Buy Now

Surviving Christmas

Amazon Price: $10.99 (as of 12/09/2009) Buy Now

Scrooged

Amazon Price: $10.99 (as of 12/09/2009) Buy Now

Mickey's Twice Upon a Christmas

Amazon Price: $14.99 (as of 12/09/2009) Buy Now

The Best of Andy Williams Christmas Shows

Amazon Price: (as of 12/09/2009) Buy Now

The Santa Clause (Full Screen Special Edition)

Amazon Price: $13.99 (as of 12/09/2009) Buy Now

BARNEY/NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS DVD

Amazon Price: (as of 12/09/2009) Buy Now

A Christmas Story (Full Screen Edition)

Amazon Price: $10.49 (as of 12/09/2009) Buy Now

Miracle on 34th Street

Amazon Price: (as of 12/09/2009) Buy Now

Santa Clause 2 (Full Screen Edition)

Amazon Price: $13.99 (as of 12/09/2009) Buy Now

Martha's Holidays 2005 (The Holiday Collection)

Amazon Price: (as of 12/09/2009) Buy Now

'Conversations with Mrs Claus!" 

Radio Podcast Show!

Come visit www.TheFamilyYak.com

Mrs Claus visits guests from all around the world plus there are prizes to be won! A great family show!

Here are some of the shows up now:

- Mrs Claus visits the oldest Santa School in the world! Insights about training Santa's and fond memories shared.

- Mrs Claus visits Simone Walsh from Sydney, Australia (a Christmas pudding token designer) to chat about the history of plum pudding and more ...

Visit the shows now at:
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What's Happening Around the World! 

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Chandlers Teddy Bear Tea with Mrs Claus!

Bring your favorite teddy bear and have tea, lunch and Mrs. Claus will read the book "Brown Paper Teddy Bear". Make reservations 413-665-1277

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June 25 & 26, July 9 10, 23 & 24, August 6,7,20 & 21 ~ 3:00 p.m.

Have you ever been to this event - if so share with us your experience!

Do you know of any events coming up that are related to Christmas or characters of Christmas? If so do share them with us!

A Merry HoHOHo to all!
Bernadette

Christmas Event for 2007! 

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Kissimmee 2007 Holiday Extravaganza

Start Date: December 09, 2007
End Date: December 09, 2007
Location: Kissimmee Lakefront Park
Street: 2253 Lakeside Drive
City: Kissimmee

Description: The event includes live bands and entertainment and activities, strolling street performers, arts and crafts vendors, food vendors, and ice-carving demonstrations.

The event's "marquee" attraction is Frosty's Playground, a thirty-ton pile of snow!

The night-time "Festival of Lights" parade, down Broadway, starts at 6 pm, followed by a fireworks display over Little Lake Toho.

Admission and parking are free.

Location:
Kissimmee Lakefront Park, 2253 Lakeside Drive, Kissimmee 34744

Hours:
Noon - 8:30pm

Details:
Call 407-933-8368 or visit http://www.kissimmeeparksandrec.com

ChristmasInOrlando.com Tips:
Be sure to bring along a lawn chair. You will appreciate the comfort while watching the parade and fireworks show. You can also use the chair when the kids are playing in Frosty's Playground.

Speaking of Frosty's Playground... the snow drift can get pretty wet in the Florida heat. Be sure to bring mittens and boots. More importantly, grab a change of clothes for the little ones.

Thoughts on Christmas Giving! 

See what you think?

The first video has a wonderful community idea to help all the families and people in the community who could do with some Christmas cheer!

The second video is a young man with his personal thoughts about gift giving and his tips for buying for a girl or a boy!

Enjoy!

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

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Give this great tradition to your family!

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.

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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 News! 

Christmas Event News for 2007!

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.

FREE Ebook for YOU! 

FREE Christmas ebook for You!

'Simply Christmas'

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"Looking For Something Exciting And Unusual This Christmas? You'll Love Our New Ebook and best of all, it's 100% FREE Download It Now!"

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

Here's a taste of what you'll soon be downloading...
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.
Step-by-step photos show you how to make a cute origami Santa and an impressive 3D origami Christmas tree.
Let Bernadette Dimitrov, 'The HoHoHo Expert' guide you to bliss and renewal this Christmas.
Plus much, much more...

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Christmas Gala - Giving The Spirit of Christmas! 

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."

Mrs Claus Podcast Show! 

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Mrs Claus weekly podcast show is great! Called 'Conversations with Mrs Claus' she visits guests from all around the world who share insights on Christmas, Christmas recipes, Christmas gift ideas, Christmas traditions, family fun, inspirational Christmas stories, Christmas gift ideas, Christmas history, Christmas trivia and more. Children have an opportunity to have their questions answered by Mrs Claus and there are prizes to be won!

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You can listen to the different shows below or go staight to www.TheFamilyYak.com channel!

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Podcast of the Week! 

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.

Listen to the show
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International University of Santa 

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.

Posted by:

Bernadette Dimitrov
www.TheFamilyYak.com

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Give your children the gift of reading to them Christmas Stories! 

Great Christmas stories 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 %u2013 Origin & Inspirational Meaning & Lesson from Rudolph The Red-Nose Reindeer! 

Giving the gift of Rudolph to your Children!

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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Collect the 5 other reindeer stories for your kids and create great memories! 

A gift full of magic and fun memories for your children!

This is a great story for the kids. It comes as a DVD and book. Olive is the other reindeer - there are now 5 other reindeer that have been added over the years and I'll introduce them all to you. You have above 'Bluey Santa's New Recruit' the kangaroo reindeer and below is Olive the dog reindeer. So much fun and great memories will be created with these fun stories!

Released in 1999, a 2D animation movie starring Drew Barrymore as Olive and based on the 1997 book by J. Otto Seibold and Vivian Walsh. Olive is a dog who frustrates her owner to no end by not acting like a dog. She mis-hears a radio broadcast announcing that Christmas might be cancelled due to an injured reindeer and a call for "all of the other reindeer", (or "Olive the other reindeer"), to come to Santa's aid, the devoted dog sets off for the North Pole to lend her paw to help in the crisis. The only one happy about the cancellation of Christmas is a bitter postman tired of carrying all the extra Christmas mail. When he learns Olive wants to help get Christmas back on track, he does everything in his power to stop her!

Enjoy
xBernadette

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Messengers of Giving .... 

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!

Christmas Angels - Angelic Secret Service of Givers!

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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Giving the gift of laughter! 

Laughter is a wonderful gift!

- Here is a great laughter interview ... read on...
- Some wonderful laughter gift ideas too ...


Listen now to a wonderful interview with Mrs Claus and former CEO of Laughter Yoga International talk about the benefits of laughter yoga and he even takes us through a laughter yoga exercise that you can join in on this call. It's lots of fun - visit www.TheFamilyYak.com and don't forget to visit www.HoHoHoChristmas.com to join their free newsletter and receive free sensational gifts and inspiration!

Love and blessings to you!
Your friend
Bernadette
Christmas Author!

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The Gift of Energy Cleansing & Angel Power! 

Listen to Rebecca Marina's story about Energy Cleansing - Stop Attracting Negativity for you, your family and children!
Plus
Find out about Angels and how to receive their help!

Mrs Claus visits Rebecca Marina,
Energy Transformation Specialist in Texas USA
Listen Now to:
Discover how to unblock and cleanse
your home & your personal energy field!
Feeling cursed? Easy curse removal technique on this call too!
Plus get a Free copy of "7 tips for Spiritual House-cleaning!"

Come visit 'Conversations with Mrs Claus' and Enjoy! www.TheFamilyYak.com

Here are some great Christmas book ideas about beautiful Christmas Angels!

Give the gift of good relationships! 

Listen to 'Conversations with Mrs Claus' on www.TheFamilyYak.com channel. Dr Davis shares 7 deadly relationship destroyers! You'll want to listen in and raise your awareness so you can avoid these relationship destroyers this festive season!
Dr Davis is a relationship expert who has been treating couples, families and individuals for forty years!
Plus there are prizes to be won!

A family show that inspires from the heart!
Visit www.TheFamilyYak.comto listen to this show now!

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free inspirational Christmas newsletter with resources and great gift ideas too.

Christmas - Elves their Secret History & True Purpose Revealed! 

Elves have a fascinating history being associated with Germanic paganism to psychedelic experiences, story telling and of course to Christmas and Santa Claus. By the mid-1800's the elves true purpose was revealed by the Scandinavian's. Read on to find out ... visit this link to read the full article: Click Here!

Here are some great recommended story books and DVD's about elves that make great gifts:

Christmas Trees - Great Story Gifts! 

Christmas trees are an integral part of the seasons festivities. Learn more about them and share some great stories ....

President of The National Christmas Tree Association Exposes Tips on How to Choose & Care for Your Tree on Conversations with Mrs Claus!

Conversations with Mrs Claus podcast show visits Beth Walterscheidt, President of The National Christmas Tree Association "NCTA" who exposes insights & tips on how to choose & care for your Christmas tree! 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 the current President who reveals top tips for choosing and caring for your Christmas tree this coming festive season. You'll find out how to avoid the pitfalls and have a healthy and beautiful Christmas tree.

Walterscheidt, the first female President is proud of NCTA's history and is quoted: "I am honored to represent the NCTA and present the official Christmas tree to the White House as part of a tradition that has been going on since 1966."

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 and great life from the inside out! This week's secret discovers the value in problems.

In the "Ask Mrs Claus a Question" segment, Angelina from Florida has her question answered on this show "what Santa's favorite Christmas cookie?" 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!

To hear the show visit "Conversations with Mrs Claus"
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Below are some great Christmas tree stories which would make great presents or story time for your family:

Gifts - stories of Miracles! 

Conversations with Mrs Claus podcast show visits Miracle Coach Don McAvinchey who exposes top insights & tips on how to become a miracle magnet in Your Life today!

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Below are some great stories re miracles - highly recommended gift ideas:

Mrs Claus Podcast Show visits Bluey on The Law of Attraction! 

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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The Gift of Blessings and how to make them work for you! 

Discover how Blessings Raise Your Energy & Happiness on Conversations with Mrs Claus Podcast!

"Conversations with Mrs Claus" Christmas themed podcast show visits Kate Nowak in the USA to talk about her movie 'May You Be Blessed' and the 'Billion Blessings Experiment'. Listeners will discover what a blessing is and how to work with blessings to raise your energy, your happiness and magically transform your life and effect other around you in a positive way too. 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 Kate who shares insights about blessings, blessing circles, how she wants listeners to share her movie so they can share positive change out into the world. Kate also shares one of her favorite powerful blessings listeners can start to use straight away. Kate is a truly unique person giving and spreading love and peace around the world. Kate very much lives in the spirit of Christmas.

To listen to this show visit:Blessings Interivew with Mrs Claus!

Great blessing gift recommendations for Christmas or anytime:

Top tips for holiday blues and great stories! 

How to Heal the Holiday Blues - Best Top 10 Tips
for Turning the Blues Around!

By Author, Bernadette Dimitrov, The HoHoHo Expert!

There is a flip side to the much advertised holiday joy, optimism, hope, generosity, peace on earth and good will to all. For some there is a dark side present known as the holiday blues. It can be filled with self criticism, loneliness, self doubt, stress and pessimism.

Find out 10 top tips to turn the blues around this holiday festive season:

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Here are some great holiday gifts to deal with the holiday Blues:

Christmas Inspiration with Mrs Claus & Joyce Simmons Christmas Author! 

Mrs Claus visits Minister, Speaker & Author Joyce Simmons
in Fort Worth, Texas who shares Christmas insights
and one of her enchanting, magical and inspirational children's
Christmas stories is read on this call too "The Christmas Snowbirds!"

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Here are some great kids Christmas stories for Christmas:

Mrs Claus and World Famous Santa Tim ..... 

Conversations with Mrs Claus podcast family show visits Santa Timothy Connaghan, Chancellor of the International University of Santa Claus! Tim is the reigning Santa in the annual Hollywood Christmas Parade and appearances include the "Dr. Phil" TV show, Jay Lenno Show. He has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Time Magazine and on National Geographic. Santa Tim shares magical insights about his life 40 years as aka Santa Claus!

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Here are some wonderful Santa Christmas stories:

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Christmas Lullaby Gifts

Mrs Claus Visits the Lullaby Mummy's & her Christmas CD!

Mrs Claus
visits Singer & Songwriter Paige Stroman
the "Lullaby Mummy"
sharing her bonding tips
for mums & mums to be and she shares
highlights from her magical
"Christmas Lullabies to Create Memories" CD.
Listeners get to hear a preview of some of her music on this call!

Visit:
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Her music creates relaxation and bonding - a fabulous
gift anytime of the year:

Holy Night Gifts 

An amazing Christmas story & amazing insights!

Mrs Claus visits Merry Battles,
Christmas Author
at Palm Beach, Florida, USA
Discover amazing insights, meditations
& how to illuminate your self, your inner
light with the transformational
light of the
12 Holy Days of Christmas!

To listen to this show visit:

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Here are some great holy night story books:

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