Christmas Central – The Blog

Hello, Christmas fans, and welcome once more to ChristmasWatch 2012. Winter Clearlight here, your ever faithful guide to all things Christmas in the world. Only 19 days remain now on the clock, and as the days turn colder, everyone seems more and more aware that the time is getting closer.

And as people become more and more eager, many become particularly creative. As this photo blog from the Huffington Post discusses, around the world people create the most unusual Christmas trees. From massive trees made of fiber optic lights and large decorative cones, to trees made of stuffed animals, discarded cans, and even bicycles, there are so many ways to create a Christmas tree that has no greenery, or a completely different shape than normal.

Designs for any need.

At Christmas Central, we embrace this idea as fully as anyone else. From spiral shaped and whimsically crooked trees, to cheerful candy constructions, we have so much to choose from! Would you like a cone shaped tree made out of peppermint candy? We have it. One doesn’t need to feel bored with seeing the same decorations, year in and out, when there is so much more to explore in the idea.

As it is each day, this is Winter Clearlight saying, why not try something new for your Christmas? Decorating should be about stamping your own identity on your environment, being able to create whatever style you would like to see. And that’s the way trees are.

This is CCEN, Christmas Central Elf News, welcoming one and all once again to ChristmasWatch 2012. As the season slowly creeps closer, only 20 short days away, we elves here at Christmas Central, like elves everywhere else, are working hard to get ready. At times like this, I like to think on how much I love my job. As much as all elves enjoy working on the gifts and trappings of Christmas, being one to speak directly to everyone is also a joy.

In a similar vein are those elves known as the Elf on a Shelf. As this article from WABI TV describes in excellent detail, the Elf on the Shelf is an elf who has the important job of watching children to help Santa. As he never leaves the North Pole, he needs some help confirming children’s naughtiness or niceness, and that’s where these little guys come in. By day, you may find them sitting in your house, observing children and their families, watching to see how well they keep Christmas bright. At night, they spirit away back to the North Pole to update Santa. Because of this, every day children may find them sitting or hiding in a new place in the house, fresh from the trip. But don’t touch them! It can ruin the magic inside them, which would make the trip back impossible.

And here at Christmas Central, we couldn’t be happier than to help you and your loved ones meet your own personal Shelf Elf. From ones that come with their own personal picture frame, to plush shelf sitters of every shape, and even appearing in figurine form, these elves are ready to join your family. Teach your kids the truth of a new tradition, by inviting your own personal Elf on the Shelf into your home.

“We’re waiting for you!”

As always, Winter Clearlight here, signing off. The days pass ever faster, so don’t miss your chance. And that’s the way Christmas is.

Hello, everyone, and welcome once again to CCEN’s ChristmasWatch 2012. I’m Winter Clearlight, and, to check the clock, we are just three weeks, 21 days, from the big day itself. People couldn’t be more excited! And here at Christmas Central, we are keenly aware of those rising expectations. We are seeing a wave of enthusiasm and eagerness in people visiting our store that even our best expectations didn’t predict. And even as we work tirelessly, we couldn’t be happier that so many of you are eager for the season to come.

And with that, let’s take a moment to look at an unusual idea that created a wealth of giving down in Australia. As the Herald Sun reports, a street famous for its Christmas lights has chosen to light them with solar power this year. The idea grew out of a joke one of the residents made, and grew to a world first for Christmas. Borgnis St in Davidson, in Sydney, is famous for its Christmas decorations, and draws spectators every year. This year they have raised over a quarter of a million dollars for a charity for terminally ill children. And making it a green Christmas are the solar panels donated by a local company.

If the idea of making your Christmas, or indeed any of your decorating, just a bit more green is appealing to you, then you might find looking at our selection of solar powered items a good choice. Many of these items are outdoor decorations rather than specifically Christmas themed, but our favorite holiday is still present. From such nice items as a snowflake accent for outdoor flags, and even a outdoor Christmas Tree that is powered by the sun alone.

These little guys run on solar power too!

So join in, and you can make your Christmas both a white one(if the weather cooperates) and a green one at the same time! This is Winter Clearlight, pointing out that we are also 2 days into the traditional Advent Calender. Christmas season is well underway every place you look. And that’s the way Christmas is.