Naturally, every holiday season, Santa’s official holiday post office in Santa Claus, Indiana, receives thousands of letters from children all over the world. Today, Santa received a very special letter from Alyssa of Blacklick, Ohio. Alyssa did not send a letter to Santa containing her wish list but instead, wanted to express her sincere appreciation to Santa for taking the time out of his busy schedule to visit her home in Ohio. How very sweet and magicalistic! You, too, can spread the magic by creating your very own letter from Santa for that very special child in your life!

The story of Noah is one of the most amazing stories in the bible! In this story it includes a family, all the animals and creatures of the world, a flood, a gigantic boat, and the reason we have rainbows. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be in a boat for over a year? Not just in it with your family but also sharing it with every animal and creature living on earth? A man named Johan Huibers who lives in Schagen, Netherlands, built an exact scale of the Ark given in the Bible. Take a look at the Noah’s Arc replica to see the Arc yourself, it’s truly amazing.

At anytime of the year it’s fun to visit Disney World, but by visiting it in November and December you can see it when it’s truly magical.  All the holiday lights are out and the parks are full with sparkling decorations.  Instead of staying home this Christmas vacation why not surprise the kids with a trip to Disney World.  If you’re thinking about going on vacation this Christmas check out the Christmas Vacations Blog to help you find your destination.

One magical part of being a parent at Christmas is when we get to experience the joy of opening Santa’s gifts with our children on Christmas morning. It’s an experience that we remember forever and we often miss that innocent glee once the children have outgrown the myth of Santa Claus. One tricky part in keeping Santa’s spirit alive is in keeping his gifts hidden from your kids until that magic morning. To help you in that task, check out these tips on SantaProof.net.

Don’t let all of the important skills your children have gained this fall at school go by the wayside when Christmas vacation comes around. There are plenty of Christmas-themed activities that offer kids the opportunity to learn something new or sharpen their skills while they do something that’s related to Santa Claus or Christmas–two things that are heavily on their minds. Visit the Online Christmas Activities blog this week to find links to some popular web sites that feature educational holiday activities for kids.

Need a gift idea for someone who’s particularly difficult to buy for? A personalized gift can be a great way to show someone they’re appreciated without going to a whole lot of trouble. UniqueGiftsOnline.org is featuring some personalized gifts this week with links to web sites where you can find just about anything that can be personalized.

Make your family’s Christmas magical by bringing in some new family traditions this year. Family traditions are a great way to ensure that you spend some quality time together as a family during this busy season, and they also build lifelong memories that will surely be treasured. Need some ideas to establish some family traditions of your own? The Christmas Traditions blog has some unique ones.

Before it’s time to plan the Christmas party, chances are you’ll have a birthday party or two to plan too. There are many mistakes parents often make when planning their kids birthday parties that you’ll want to avoid if at all possible. Check out this video to learn what they are:

The coming of Christ is the original magic in the Christmas season. Jesus is the reason for the season, as many decorations say, and the holiday is intended to celebrate his birth. If your family has gotten away from the true meaning of Christmas over the years, you can bring the focus back to Christ by celebrating the season of Advent not just at church, but in your home too. To find some information on the meaning of advent and suggestions for celebrating it at home, visit the Christmas Traditions Blog.

If you’re lucky enough to live close to this display in Southeastern Pennsylvania, this could be a fun family event that really heightens the Christmas spirit for you and your children. Christmas Magic is a 1/2 mile walking trail through the woods that is handicapped accessible and features hundreds of thousands of Christmas lights, a train display, and holiday scenes, along with five heating pavilions to warm you up. This year, the show will also feature lighting synchronized to music. Canned food donations will be collected at the park for needy families to help them get through the holiday season. It’s pretty cheap to get in ($8 for adults, $7 for seniors, $6 for children, and kids under 4 are free), so it’s a great budget-friendly way to get into the holiday spirit.