Christmas Countdown

The month of December is full of joyful anticipation for Snowbear—there are just so many things to do before Christmas arrives. For starters, Snowbear must put up decorations, buy gifts for his friends, make hot chocolate and cookies, and—let's not forget—play in the snow and ride his sleigh! So count along with Snowbear as the days pass and the excitement builds to Christmas Day.

These Roly Poly Box books are a completely original design. They roll out and pop-up to provide a whole host of tactile and visual surprises for children of any age.

 Santa Claus is in trouble! Who will save Christmas? This A-to-Z guide to holiday films, television movies and series specials provides cast, credits, production information and commentary for 228 cinema Christmases that were almost ruined by villains, monsters, spirits, secularism, greed, misanthropy or elf error—but were saved by helpful animals, magic snowmen, selfless children or compassionate understanding. Reviews and references are included.

From the manger of Jesus Christ to the 21st century, this encyclopedia explores more than 2,000 years of Christmas past and present through 966 entries packed with a wide variety of historical and pop-culture subjects. Entries detail customs and traditions from around the world as well as classic Christmas movies, TV series/specials and animated cartoons. Arranged alphabetically by entry name, the book includes the historical background of popular sacred and secular songs as well as accounts of beloved literary works with Christmas themes from such noted authors as Charles Dickens, Louisa May Alcott, Hans Christian Andersen, Pearl Buck, Henry Van Dyke and others. All things Christmas are available here in one comprehensive volume.

Get in the crafting spirit with handmade cards, ornaments, wrapping, and more! With such a massive range of festive patterns and designs in the craft store, crafting with washi tape at Christmas is the ultimate joy of the season! In this super collection of more than thirty simple craft projects, author Kami Bigler of NoBiggie blog fame shows you how to use washi tape in an array of ways to create fun and festive projects for the holidays. With quick and clever Christmas cards, pretty paper ornaments, embellished gifts, cute decorations, creative wrapping ideas, and more, Washi Tape Christmas offers a wealth of creativity to get you crafting this Christmas.

"Discover the magic of holiday crafting in The Unofficial Book of Christmas Cricut Crafts, brimming with festive step-by-step projects for all skill levels. A must-have for Cricut enthusiasts, this charming book is your ultimate guide to creating a memorable, personalized Christmas, regardless of your crafting experience!" —Heidi Kundin, of HappinessIsHomemade.com, author of Homemade Bath Bombs & More and DIY Tie-Dye From the creator of Leap of Faith Crafting comes a brand new book, all about making handmade holiday gifts and decorations with your Cricut cutting machine! Throughout the whimsical pages of this book, author Amy Pelzner will walk you through 30 brand-new Cricut projects that can be personalized and given as gifts to friends and family or hung as holiday decor in your own home as the Christmas season approaches. With step-by-step photos and encouraging instructions, you'll be confidently crafting Amy's ideas (or placing inspired spins on your own) in no time at all! Whether you are a skilled crafter or new to DIY, you will find exciting ways to use your Cricut Maker, Explore, and/or Joy. If you're new to the Cricut scene, you'll want to pore over the pages that help you unbox your Cricut, giving you a general understanding of the parts of your machine, as well as tips for using Cricut Design Space and Cricut Access. If you're an experienced Cricut crafter, you can skip ahead to the projects, which use the most popular materials your Cricut can cut. These include fabric (cotton, felt, and fleece); basswood and chipboard; leather; vinyl; paper; and heat transfer vinyl. Tips for using infusible ink are also included. Projects include: Christmas gingerbread earrings Frosted window cling snowflakes Advent calendar Round wood holiday sign Layered shadow box Personalized gift tags Pop-up Christmas cards Holiday banners Ceramic and chipboard ornaments Custom wrapping paper Matching pajamas Themed coasters Christmas-movie-watching mugs and so much more! Similar to previous books in this series (The Unofficial Book of Cricut Crafts and The Unofficial Book of Handmade Cricut Crafts), you'll receive (free!) included cut files that will inspire you to create designs of your own that you can not only gift, but also sell on creative marketplaces such as Etsy and even at craft fairs. With your Cricut cutting machine and this book, you'll be prepared with a handmade gift idea for everyone this holiday season, including neighbors, teachers, delivery drivers, and, of course, your loved ones.

Throw the spookiest soiree of the season with this delightful cookbook and entertaining guide inspired by Tim Burton's iconic film The Nightmare Before Christmas. Brimming with scary good fun, The Nightmare Before Christmas Cookbook & Entertaining Guide has everything you need to plan the perfect party. Is it Halloween? Christmas? Your birthday? No matter the occasion, this book will help you take your next dinner or event from routine to inspired--with a little help from Jack Skellington, Sally, Sandy Claws, and all their friends in Halloween Town. This book is divided into two parts. Part one includes over fifty mouthwatering recipes for appetizers, entrees, desserts, and drinks inspired by the movie--with options for sugar-free, gluten-free, and vegetarian guests. Part two includes detailed blueprints and planning instructions for several complete The Nightmare Before Christmas-themed parties, including creative crafts for DIY decorations, amusing activities, frightful favors, and more. Replicate these events exactly or mix and match ideas to create your own custom event. Make it stylish and scary or charming and full of cheer--either way your guests are guaranteed to have a screaming good time. Bursting with vibrant photography and free downloadable templates for invitations, decorations, and other printable ephemera, this book will make every party frighteningly fun. It's a true must-have for The Nightmare Before Christmas fans everywhere.