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A classic from Marshall Field's -- Frango mints! Thankfully, we still have these! Perfect for everyone on your list!

Friday Happy Hour: It's a Wonderful Life

Happy Christmas Eve! From this classic Christmas movie, enjoy this scene where George and Clarence visit Martini's bar. Truth be told, Clarence has some interesting ideas for his order. Instead of getting his order, he's merely derided. At least, in the end (spoiler alert!), he gets his wings. Merry Christmas!

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One word: gorgeous!

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Okay, when all else fails, you can always get Dad a tie. He'll thank you very much. (Oh, and thanks for putting off Dad's gift until the last minute!)

Wednesday's Food Section: medley of desserts

Here are two tempting dessert options for the family gathering this Christmas! Just as visually appealing as they are delicious, how can you go wrong? Dive in! You're a hit!

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The only thing that makes a kid happier than Christmas morning is getting pajamas! How cute!

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Bedtime is playtime!

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These handbags are stylish! But, nobody wants a cane for Christmas (even when you call it a "handsome walking stick").

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Mr. Junior Executive! Or is that an early version of Harry Potter?

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Technicolor! It's so now!

Friday Happy Hour: a Christmas feast

This is what we've been waiting for! We have our egg nog, our hot toddy, and so many other treats!

Dig in! Cheers!

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Ready for a night at the Playboy mansion! Or -- err -- we mean, looking good for Christmas morning as the kids open up their presents! (we love the golden slippers, too)

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Whether you're looking for ideas on how to protect your salon hairdo from the wind or you're planning to make your hajj this year, Marshall Field's has you covered!

Wednesday's Food Section: Plum Pudding

Chances are that the only two people you've ever seen try to make one of these puddings were your 98 year old grandmother or Martha Stewart. These Christmas puddings are very Victorian, "Christmas Carol" type affairs. Darned if it doesn't look good, though. Oh, and we're witholding any commentary on the "creamy hard sauce."

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Perfect for going from the office, to the opera, to the disco! You've come a long way, baby!

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For the man in your life, look no further than right here to keep him warm this winter, and looking stylish all day long and in bed, too!

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So modest .... yet, so seductive! This must be where the old saying began, "coffee, tea, or me?"

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This is how to look demure, yet beguiling! A timeless look and attitude for all of us girls.

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Don't forget your bedding and bath items! Make your house a home, especially on these cold winter nights!

Friday Happy Hour: Christmas giving

For this Friday's post, since the Christmas shopping countdown is well underway, we thought we'd suggest some ideas for your happy hour, as well as gift ideas! This is a chance for you to show some original creativity. Our first suggestion is an bottle of infused bourbon, which you can do yourself:

This one is simple to pull off. Simply get a bottle of bourbon and infuse it with (i.e., dissolve) three candy canes. This is a gift that both you and the recipient can enjoy, and it gives a whole new meaning to "Merry Christmas!" Further, as you can see, there are a number of interesting ways this favorite gift can be served. However, if you're still looking for ideas, how about this:

This would be an ideal gift to bring to any hostess at your local holiday party. It would be even more ideal to bite into one or more of them as quickly as possible!

Of course, failing these homemade gifts, it's never in poor taste to simply give a bottle of the favorite of everyone on your list. Just don't put off the Christmas shopping too long! Cheers!