As our writers unwrap their favorite memories of childhood holiday gifts, something else comes into focus: the giver.

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There’s nothing that brings the world together more than sharing opinions about Christmas music. And why not? Christmas is a very special time of year for many — myself included!

No doubt, you’re excited for that, and for the twinkly lights and the holiday music. Christmas can’t some soon enough, so why ...

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etc., and kick back with a great Christmas movie, a filmmaking tradition that dates back to the 1898 film Santa Claus. In that one, Santa slides down a chimney, stuffs some stockings, and promptly ...