Holiday Barbie Doll

The Holiday Barbie 2008 shimmers in a silvery creation designed to resemble a snowflake. Her chandelier earrings add the perfect elegant yet
festive touch to the 20th anniversary Holiday Barbie. Barbie collectors and girls ages 6 and up alike will appreciate the beauty of this doll, with her thick lashes, painted red lips, extravagantly curled blonde hair, and a stand so she can be displayed and admired by all.

This is essentially the same, sturdy Barbie we all know and love, but she's beautifully decked out for the holidays. The only assembly required is putting her stand together. Though Barbie's gown looks delicate, with it's gauzy, snowflake-embroidered bodice and silver skirt, the material is tough and durable. Her long, dangly earrings, however, could see some damage during over-enthusiastic play with small hands. But they're removable, so you can take them out if you think your girl might lose or break them.

The holiday Barbies are all about wintry elegance and style, and the 2008 doll is no exception. Barbie's sophisticated holiday hairdo cascades down her back in a mass of curls tied slightly to the side. The sheer bodice of her
gown--the same one she wears in the "Barbie in a Christmas Carol" DVD-- is embroidered with shimmery snowflakes that match the silver of the tiered, pleated skirt.

A gauzy sash wraps around her waist and floats down the front of the gown. White slingback heels complete Holiday Barbie's breathtaking ensemble. For those who like to keep Barbie in her packaging, the 2008 design doesn't disappoint: a red foil background is decorated with ornaments and 3-D snowflakes suspended in midair.

You'll love the little touches on this Holiday Barbie, like the painted red nails that match her lipstick, the ultra-thick lashes, and the drop earrings that dangle down past her shoulders. Snowflakes shimmer lightly on her dress as if they've just fallen from the sky. Her right arm is cocked permanently at the elbow so it looks like she's waving. You can also turn this arm so her hand is on her hip.

All little girls alike will be thrilled to add this cooly fabulous 2008 Holiday Barbie to their collection.

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1. For over 45 years the Barbie doll has been involved in over 80 different careers. Her first career was actually a teenage fashion model.

2. In 1992, Barbie doll was a Presidential candidate. No word on whether she
was a Democrat or Republican.

3. Barbie first became an astronaut back in 1965. She also continued to be one in 1986 and 1994.

4. Barbie was not released in Europe until 1961, two years after debuting in the U.S.

5. Over 150 nations market the Barbie doll.

6. Mattel estimates that two Barbie dolls are sold somewhere every two seconds.

7. In 1980, Mattel came out with the first Hispanic and black Barbie dolls.

8. Totally Hair Barbie has the distinction of being the best seller over the years.

9. Barbie has had 5 sisters over the years and 21 dogs as well; although her first pet was a horse called Dancer.

10. Only stamp collecting is more popular in the U.S. than doll collecting.

11. Amazingly, over 105 million yards of material have been used in making Barbie doll clothes. This includes her friends also. In fact, Mattel is a major clothing maker.

12. The very first Mattel Barbie doll sold for a price of $3.00.

13. Do you have an original 1959 Barbie doll? It would be worth up to $10,000 if it's in good condition.

14. The market for Barbie is $1.5 billion dollars, per year.

15. The Ken doll, which was Barbie's long-time boyfriend, first came out in
1961.

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The 2008 Holiday Barbie doll pays homage to 20 years of holiday Barbie dolls! Wearing a gorgeous and glittery silver gown as seen in the DVD Barbie in A Christmas Carol, she will be many little girls' favorite gift this Christmas. What many are not old enough to know is that their treasured doll has a rich and fascinating history.

Barbie, at the age of 49, is one of the longest living toys in America. Analyzing her early history can give a person a look into the societal trends and culture of the late 1950's and early 1960's. There is evidence of fashion innovations in Barbie's wardrobe. Also, one can see the perception of females by society, such as what they should look like, how they should act and dress, as well as what their future goals could be.

Clues to 1950's American society can be seen on her original box and in the fashion booklet that accompanied her. Since slumber parties were popular among teenage girls in the late 50's, the first page of the booklet shows Barbie in dreamy, fluffy sleepwear. In subsequent pages, Barbie is seen in a Bar-B-Q outfit showing the homemaking skills required for being a good wife.

Other outfits of Barbie reflected American tradition and attitudes toward females. A popular outfit of the first Barbie was the wedding dress. In the 50's, marriage was a sacred institution viewed as a necessary step in adulthood. She also owned clothing for safe recreational activities such as playing tennis and dancing ballet. These were acceptable sports for women to participate in.

Mattel feared that Barbie's image was too perfect so they decided to create a more personal side of Barbie making her appear more like a real person. Society's emphasis was on a strong nuclear family, therefore in the 60's Barbie's parents were identified as Robert and Margaret Roberts from Willows, Wisconsin .

Along with parents, Mattel developed a boyfriend and female friend for Barbie. Ken, named after the Handler's son, was introduced in 1961. He was given an image of playfulness, boyish masculinity, and a bit of shyness. To accentuate this image, Ken came with a teenage male wardrobe including a letter sweater, tuxedo, and a gray flannel suit.

And to counter Barbie's perfection, Mattel introduced Midge Hadley, Barbie's freckle faced best friend. Midge was seen as more approachable than Barbie was because she was less glamorous and less intimidating. Midge had Barbie's body but a wider, friendly face covered in freckles. Her look was intended to be "thoughtful".

Continuing to soften Barbie's image, Mattel gave her a face-lift in 1961. The plastic surgery consisted of curved eyebrows and blue eyes. As Barbie is known for keeping up with the latest styles, she received a bubble hairstyle similar to the one worn by Jackie Kennedy.

Barbie's appearance has been changed many times, most notably in 1971 when the doll's eyes were adjusted to look forwards rather than having the demure sideways glance of the original model.

Barbie's link to success is her ability to change with the times. She evolved from model, to career woman, to president! With five facelifts, Barbie has been able to maintain her status as "the most popular fashion doll ever created."

Wearing a gorgeous and glittery silver gown, the 2008 Holiday Barbie exudes a wintry sophistication and glamour. Every Christmas this stunning collectible fashion doll never fails to exceed all expectations.

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