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* Williamsburg, Virginia christmas gift shop featured in the news * A Christmas Story House holds a contest: " What I Want For Christmas! " * More on the plan to downsize Department 56 * A family tradition in Seattle * Great article on animated Department 56 Village Buildings from HookedonDepartment56.com * Rockefeller center Christmas Tree gets its' top * Hal and Holly Moose made their debut at Build-A-Bear Workshops across America * Disney and IMAX team up for 3D version of "A Christmas Carol"

Updates on the licensed "A Christmas Story" series: * Series releases are available now in your local Sears and select dealers. * The Department 56 "A Christmas Story" series will be available to dealers this year. Previously it was available only in Sears. * " A Christmas Story House " giftshop has two D56 exclusives: - Dept 56 "A Christmas Story" Ralphie Visits Santa - A Christmas Story House 25th Anniversary Exclusive for the 25th Anniversary! - Dept 56 - "A Christmas Story" Watching Parade - A Christmas Story House 25th Anniversary Exclusive * New 2008 Pieces include: - "Pulaski's Candy Store" - Lighted ceramic building is a detailed production of the candy store that Ralphie tells his parents Flick saw some Grizzly Bears in front of in an attempt to convince them he needs a bb-gun. - "Pink Nightmare" - Ralphie in his bunny suit, a christmas present from Aunt Claria. Related articles by Zemanta 25th annive...

Image via Wikipedia Straight from the " A Christmas Story House " Newsletter: For those of us who have been fans of the movie for years, I'm sure the excitement must be building in anticipation of the "A Christmas Story" 25th Anniversary Celebration & Convention . 2008 marks the 25th anniversary of everyone's favorite holiday film. A Christmas Story House & Museum is planning its fourth annual event to mark the occasion. The 25th Anniversary Celebration & Convention will feature appearances by seven original cast members, the premiere of two documentaries about the movie, rides in the original movie fire truck, a BB gun range in the back yard of A Christmas Story House, special exhibits of original props used in the movie, and a speakers series featuring members of the cast and original production crew. The celebration will take place Thanksgiving weekend (Nov. 28-30) at the Renaissance Cleveland Hotel and coincide with Cleveland's Winter...