The 2008 White House Christmas Ornament honors the administration of President Benjamin Harrison. Mr. Harrison is considered to be the Centennial president, celebrating the 100 years of the American Experiment during his term in office. He was the grandson of our 9th President William Henry Harrison.

The happiness of a childhood game that recalls the meaning "a miracle happened here." Solid brass finished in shimmering silverplate. ChemArt celebrates the great tradition and heritage of the Jewish culture with the introduction of the Judaic Heritage Collection. These keepsakes are meaningful and heartfelt.

“Debonair Dave” and “Aunt Shirley” are two of Jacqueline Kent’s “Christmas Carolers”. Jacqueline’s carolers are inspired by memories of cheerful carolers from when she was a young girl in London, England. She has created these pieces to bring joy and happiness into each of our homes. Both carolers hold a sheet of music in their hands. Suggested retail price is $100.00 each.

The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Activity Book™ is the companion book to the much beloved The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition™. Families, teachers and all who believe will enjoy celebrating the Christmas season with their favorite elf as they play with reusable, full-color stickers, enjoy The Elf on the Shelf games, construct crafts for fun and gifts, sing along with The Elf on the Shelf North Pole singers, and more.

Kids can build and rebuild their own personal snowman using the set’s four sheets of stickers. Each sticker is designed to be applied, removed and reapplied on almost any surface, and will leave behind no sticky residue. Launch date: May 2008.

The four sheets allow kids to decorate walls and other surfaces with a fun, winter holiday theme. Each sticker can be positioned, repositioned, removed and reused, without leaving behind any sticky residue. Launch date: May 2008.

The set comes with four sheets of stickers that can be applied, removed and reapplied endlessly, without leaving behind any sticky residue. Launch date: May 2008.

Kids can personalize walls and other surfaces with four sheets of stickers. They can build and rebuild their own snowman with stickers that leave no sticky residue behind. Launch date: May 2008.

“This product is ultra versatile and can be used to decorate on painted walls, lockers, refrigerators, furniture, accessories, garage doors, entrance doors and any smooth and clean surfaces,” Danielle Heininger of Roommates told TDmonthly. Launch date: May 2008.

The 3-3/4” plastic ornament is available in three varieties: Elmo sitting on presents, the Cookie Monster with the gingerbread train and Big Bird holding an elf.

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Rub the notches of the stick to make the propeller spin. Astonish friends by mysteriously making the propeller change directions. It’s a “ruly unique and fascinating classic toy with a great optical trick,” Peggy Tobias of Copernicus Toys told TDmonthly. Launch date: March 2008.

The air-powered jet car demonstrates the surprising physical phenomenon of jet propulsion. Inflate the balloon and then release, watching as the air from the balloon powers the car with zero emissions. “Explore science while zooming around a little race car,” Peggy Tobias of Copernicus Toys told TDmonthly. It’s “really colorful and fun, combining the appeal of balloons and race cars.” Launch date: March 2008.

This biodegradable latex balloon grows to at least three feet when inflated. Use for delightful play or to think about atmosphere, air molecules and more. It’s “a great instant-gratification stocking stuffer — blow it up and chase it around the tree or out in the snow,” Peggy Tobias of Copernicus Toys told TDmonthly. “Fun compact packaging makes this a great stocking stuffer.” Launch date: March 2008.

The packet makes two cups of snow-like stuff with interesting water absorbing properties. “Explore science while enjoying a festive fake snow storm,” Peggy Tobias of Copernicus Toys told TDmonthly. “Fun packaging makes this the perfect size for a stocking stuffer.” Launch date: March 2008.

The soft plush, bean bag character is based on the timeless Christmas movie. A Clarice version is also available. “The classic movie ‘Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer’ is cherished by generations of watchers,” Commonwealth Toy & Novelty Co. Product Manager Phillip-Michael Lee told TDmonthly. “Being able to actually hold and cuddle soft Rudolph and Clarice bean bags is a dream come true.” Launch date: October 2008.

Press the puppy’s ear and hear the puppy bark, pant and beg. Dalmation and Boxer versions are also available. “Officially licensed by Nintendo, Nintendogs Christmas Bean Bags are the only plush based directly on the ever-popular Nintendogs DS game,” Commonwealth Toy & Novelty Co. Product Manager Phillip-Michael Lee told TDmonthly. Launch date: October 2008.

Each JingleBand features four bells riveted onto a 9.5" long strap with a Velcro fastener.

The tops spin, light up and play music. They are available in red and green or red and white. Launch date: January 2008.

At the press of a button, the tree spins and a Santa appears in the center of the open tree.
The “Santa in tree spinner is great for both boys and girls, and is beautifully decorated and detailed,” Ellen Englishmen of Kurt S. Adler told TDmonthly. Launch date: January 2008.

Plastic reindeer lips and a battery-operated, lighted nose are attached to a cherry-flavored lollipop. “Compared to competition, the Carousel Reindeer Lollipop is entirely unique,” Ford Gum & Machine Company Director of Marketing David Plotnick told TDmonthly. Launch date: September 2008.

he 2-3/4” Christmas ornament is filled with holiday treats and plays assorted Christmas carols at the push of a button. “Compared to competition, the Carousel Musical Christmas Ornament is the best value item like it,” Ford Gum & Machine Company Director of Marketing David Plotnick told TDmonthly. Launch date: September 2008.

The green ornament features eyes and a mouth that move up and down, and eyes that light up. The ornament also sings, “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree.” A red version that sings “Holly Jolly Christmas” is also available. “These ornaments are the first of their kind by M&M's and are perfect for collectors as well as any one who loves M&M’s gifts and/or candy,” PBC International Inc. Marketing Director Maureen Gonzales told TDmonthly. “The decorative box fits into a stocking perfectly and the M&M’s ornament is a gift that can be used every holiday season.” Launch date: June 1, 2008.

The 16” vinyl doll features articulated ball joints. Her three-piece Santa Baby ensemble is sold separately.

The American-made, handcrafted figurine consists of a little girl riding a horse-drawn sleigh with her puppy and three packages. Each piece in the ceramic figure is hand-painted. “The little girl who receives [this] grows up…[and] can pass it on to her daughter, and her daughter can do the same,” Sue Nikas of Hagen-Renaker told TDmonthly. “Since these are ceramic, they are fired at 2,000 degrees and, unless smashed, can last 100 or more years.” Launch date: January 2008.