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Dates for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Announced

Dates for the 2009 edition of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, held annually at the Magic Kingdom park in the Walt Disney World resort, have been announced. This year’s festivities will include “Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade,” featuring dancing snowflakes, toy soldiers, a horse-drawn sleigh, floats, and holiday-dressed characters, “Holiday Wishes-Celebrate the Spirit of [...]

Gaylord Texan Tells the Timeless Tale of ‘How The Grinch Stole Christmas!’ in ICE

Gaylord Texan Tells the Timeless Tale of 'How The Grinch Stole Christmas!' in ICE

In celebration of its fifth year hosting the awe-inspiring ICE! exhibit, Gaylord Texan brings to life a brand new attraction – the Dr. Seuss holiday classic “How The Grinch Stole Christmas!” In a series of colorful scenes straight out of the original storybook pages, Gaylord Texan’s ICE! attraction will brilliantly showcase how the “Whoville-hating” Grinch [...]

Most Popular White House Ornaments Announced

The White House Historical Association has announced the top five most popular White House Christmas ornaments (conveniently reveal in time for the decorating season). They are:
1. The 1989 ornament featuring the presidential seal commemorating the bicentennial of the presidency.
2. 1999’s Abraham Lincoln ornament.
3. From 2000 the ornament celebrating the 200th anniversary of the [...]