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Miracle on 34th Street
Miracle on 34th Street | Valentine Davies
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Generations of believers in hope and goodwill have made Valentine Davies Miracle on 34th Street a treasured part of their holiday traditions. Millions of copies of this award-winning story have sold since its first publication in 1947, delighting readers of all ages. A facsimile edition of the book is now faithfully re-created, offering a new generation--and fans of the original--the beauty of the classic 1940s design. Details of how the book came to be written, and made into a beloved film, are included in a brief historical note.
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BarkingMadRead
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Deblovestoread
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#WinterReadathonDailyChallenge. Day 23 & 24. Three of my favorite Christmas movies.

Andrew65 Some great choices 🎅🏼🎅🏼🎅🏼 2y
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Eggs
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A few of the favorite Christmas movies around here..I do rewatch some with the kids and grands bc I love to hear their gleeful laughter❤️❤️ I forgot about Yes Virginia There is a Santa Claus - book and movie.

@Andrew65 @DieAReader @GHABI4ROSES

#WinterReadathonDailyChallenge Day 23

Andrew65 All classic films ❤️🎅🏼🎅🏼🎅🏼 2y
DieAReader 💜💜💜 2y
Eggs @Andrew65 @DieAReader 🤗🙌🏻🎄 2y
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BacklistReader
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23 days….

Christmas is my favorite holiday but sometimes it can be hard for me to get into the spirit. Hoping this book will help.

And finally putting up my tree 🎄

#sipsby #sipsbyadventcalendar #davidsonstea #herbalchristmastea #miracleon34thstreet #valentinedavies

slategreyskies This year, it‘s a bit tough for me to get into the spirit as well. I hadn‘t thought of reading a festive book to help. I think I‘ll try that too. Thanks! 🎄✨ 2y
BacklistReader @slategreyskies happy to share ideas that might be helpful. I‘ve become very open with my mental health over this year and it actually feels really good to just be honest with how I‘m holding up. 2y
slategreyskies Yeah, that makes sense. I think it‘s important to be honest about that sort of thing, but it is hard sometimes. Here‘s hoping that both of us have some pockets of calm and peace in our holiday season this year. ❤️ 2y
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BacklistReader
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Doing a bookish advent calendar along side my sipsby tea one again this year and I can‘t wait to get started.

#sipsby #bookstack #christmasbooks #booksandtea #adventcalendars

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melissajayne
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Now for a classic #mistletoemaniacs #wintergames2021 +26pts

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candc320
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More Christmas movies/tv shows enjoyed! I have finally given in to my husband and son saying Die Hard is a Christmas movie 🤷🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️. #wintergames2021 #mistletoemaniacs

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bibliobard
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Nearly forgot I checked this out from the library to read today! Seemed like a good (and short) book to read — I didn‘t even realize there WAS a book version of this story. 🎅🎁 Happy Holidays everyone!

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mrp27
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#wishesandblessings #believe #averymerryreadathon

🎄🎄🎄 This was a perfect little Christmas read to wind down with after a busy day of baking. If you enjoy the movie you‘ll enjoy the book as the book is based on the movie written by screenwriter Valentine Davies. I wrongly assumed it was the other way around.

TheSpineView Fantastic! 3y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Beautiful ❤️📚💚 3y
Eggs Beautiful cover and photo ❤️🎅💚 3y
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BarkingMadRead
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Tonight‘s #holidayshow is a local theater performance of Miracle on 34th Street! #wintergames2021 #mistletoemaniacs @StayCurious @Clwojick

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mrp27
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#wishesandblessings #red

Every year I try to read a Christmas classic. Last year was The Nutcracker and this year I hope to get to Miracle on 34th.

Eggs Gorgeous covers 🧡❤️🧡 3y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks These are beautiful ❤️📚 3y
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AmyG 🙌🏻❤️ 3y
Cathythoughts ❤️ 3y
Awk_Word_Smith @AmyG and @Cathythoughts It‘s the only correct movie with which to start the #HolidayFilms season. 😂 3y
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Pageturner1
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Eggs Perfect 🎄🙌🏻❤️ 3y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks ❤️🤍💚 3y
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Eggs
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Pageturner1 my choice too 🎄 3y
Eggs @Pageturner1 great minds… 3y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks ❤️🤍💚 3y
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Chili
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I love Miracle on 34th street!! #WinterGames2020
#ReadNosedReindeer

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DebinHawaii
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#ChristmasQuotes #Christmas

“Oh, Christmas isn't just a day, it's a frame of mind.”

Happy Holidays Littens! In whatever way you celebrate or don‘t, wishing you a peaceful, joy-filled day.💙

Crazeedi Merry Christmas my friend!💗❄☃️🌠🎄🎁 4y
EadieB Merry Christmas to you too! 4y
Suet624 Merry Christmas to you!!! 4y
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DebinHawaii @Crazeedi Merry Christmas to you! 🎄😘 4y
DebinHawaii @EadieB Hope your Christmas is merry and bright! ❄️🎄❄️ 4y
DebinHawaii @Suet624 Merry Christmas! 🎁 🎄 4y
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BethM
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Watched the original for the first time on Disney Plus. Just as enjoyable as the remake, though perhaps not quite as dynamic. Stay warm friends! We are in the midst of a 60 degree temp drop tonight in WI! #merryreaders #wintergames

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Charityann
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Watched this movie today! #merryreaders #wintergames @Clwojick 🎄🎅🏼😁

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Eggs
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Klou It's based on a book? Awesome! 4y
Eggs Yes 🌲🎅🌲 4y
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wideeyedreader
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Tonight‘s movie!! #wintergames2020 #merryreaders

melissajayne Mine too; once I‘m done with my stuff from this evening. 4y
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Allylu
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Let the Christmas season begin! Miracle on 34th Street on Thanksgiving evening! 😊🎄🎶🦃🎈

AmyG My most favorite Christmas movie. ❤️ 4y
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BarbaraJean
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Finally posting a much-belated review of this classic—getting back on Litsy after the holiday rush! This was a lovely holiday read—basically a retelling of the movie. I‘d hoped for a little “more” than the movie, perhaps a deeper look into Doris or Fred, but I enjoyed the simple, sweet, heartwarming story. I‘m glad the #ibelieveibelieve buddy read got me to pull it out of the Christmas books & read it this year (unlike the other book pictured!)

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Finally watched Miracle with my teens. #wintergames #teamfestivus @wanderinglynn the comments- they could not believe Susan was allowed near Mr Galey- let alone in his apt before the mom even met him. The entire movie was one of teens explaining proper parent roles to me. I am exhausted from movie watching- and still hope to see Little Women and Star Wars before they leave the theatre- but then I will have met my movie quota for 2019 and 2029.

wanderinglynn Wow. You‘re kids are tough critics. 😂 5y
Chrissyreadit @wanderinglynn they would have made great hosts of mystery science theatre 3000. And my son watches Jon Tron on YouTube quite a bit. 5y
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EliNeedsMoreShelves
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wanderinglynn 🙌🏻❤️🎅🏼 5y
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Fortifiedbybooks
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It's raining out here at Casa Tubac, I've had breakfast, and now I'm in a comfy chair in front of the fire. Don't be surprised if I fall asleep.

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Charityann
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coffees 11pts!! 12-22 5y
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Chili
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#WinterGames #MerryReaders #HolidayRead This is one of my favorites.

AmyG I love this movie. Is the book just as good? 5y
Chili @AmyG Yes. It‘s almost exactly the same. Just a couple of small differences. 5y
Clwojick 26 pt 5y
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JenlovesJT47
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We‘re watching the 1994 version of Miracle on 34th Street. This one‘s my favorite. 🤗

#WinterGames
#TMSkellington
#HolidayMovie

coffees 11pts!! 12-20 5y
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rubyslippersreads
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I finished this a few days ago and enjoyed it. Now I want to watch the old movie. 😊🎄 #IbelieveIbelieve

LeahBergen Cute photo! 💕💕 5y
Aimeesue I LoveLoveLove bottle brush trees. Great pic! 5y
merelybookish Sweet pic! I also want to watch the movie. 5y
rubyslippersreads @merelybookish I really enjoyed watching right after reading the book. There were some scenes/characters that weren‘t in the book, but it was fun to compare. And Natalie Wood was adorable. 😊🎄 5y
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merelybookish
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It took me a bit but I ending up enjoying this mid-century American Christmas fairy tale, in part because it spoke so much of its time when one could believe in both Santa Claus and the goodness capitalism. (My own faith in one of those things faltered awhile ago 🤨) But who can resist a good court case defending St. Nick?!
Thanks to everyone who read along with me! #ibelieveibelieve 🎄🎅⭐

LeahBergen I was a little uncertain about this one at first but eventually warmed to it, too, and then ended up really enjoying it. It may have been the magic of Kris Kringle himself working on this Grinchy old heart. 😉 Thanks for encouraging me to finally pull it off my shelves! 5y
merelybookish @LeahBergen My pleasure! Yes the magic of Santa and Macy's is hard to deny! 🙂 5y
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Cathythoughts Perfect pic ❤️✨ 5y
TheSpineView ❤🎄🎅 5y
thegirlwiththelibrarybag I love your Santa! 5y
merelybookish @thegirlwiththelibrarybag Thanks! I like him too. He's made of driftwood. 5y
thegirlwiththelibrarybag @merelybookish, I thought he might be! Stunning! 5y
BarbaraJean Thank you for hosting this buddy read and getting me to finally read this—instead of just letting it sit in the usual decorative pile of Christmas books! 5y
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Dan_SpiderCrafts
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Good times with this buddy read! I remembered the remake movie, while just seeing the original this year for the first time! 🙂 I wondered a bit (after the movie) if some parts summarized by, but all was well done, within my shorter time through the winter work and shopping days. I enjoyed it!

#IbelieveIbelieve @merelybookish 🎅
#HolidayRead Book to Film, +5
#ReadNosedReindeer @StayCurious 20+1
#WinterGames @Clwojick ❄️

merelybookish Yes, a fun little read. Thanks for joining in! 🎅 5y
StayCurious Oh Great! +26! 5y
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Addison_Reads
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One of my favorite #HolidayMovies and #HolidayReads. I love this story and the illustrations in this version are stunning. 😍

#TeamFestivus #HolidayTraditions @wanderinglynn #wintergames @StayCurious @Clwojick (26+20pts)

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merelybookish
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I hadn't heard of "sob-sisters" before so I looked it up. Term for women journalists who cover trials.
Yes Santa, I am still reading this book! Reading time is scarce these days!
#ibelieveibelieve

LeahBergen How cool. I just glided right over that term, thinking it merely implied emotional and inquisitive women. 5y
merelybookish @LeahBergen Well you weren't off, just they were doing their job too! I do like the little period elements of the book. 5y
rubyslippersreads I think sob-sisters are mentioned in the musical “Chicago.” 5y
merelybookish @rubyslippersreads Makes sense! Another controversial trial in that too, yes? 5y
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Hestapleton
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Hi I LOVED this. I normally don‘t like the film (it feels forced?) but this novelization was perfect and helped infuse me with some much needed Christmas spirit. #ibelieveibelieve #wintergames #teamfozziwig #holidayread
+26 points

BarkingMadRead 🎅🏼 🎄🤶🏼 5y
merelybookish Oh good! Glad you enjoyed it! 5y
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BarbaraJean
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After a busy weekend, I‘m catching a few moments tonight between work and my EfM group at church, to get a quick start on this one for the #ibelieveibelieve buddy read! My copy is the 1947 edition—I love old books with inscriptions from previous owners!

merelybookish Yes! And what a sweet inscription! We don't really call movies "pictures" any more. 5y
LeahBergen That‘s wonderful! 😍 5y
Cathythoughts Lovely 5y
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merelybookish
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Started my buddy read at karate class this evening. Seems appropriate as, on the way here, my 8 year-old informed me he believes in Santa but NOT elves or reindeer. Sounds like a smart insurance policy. 😏
#ibelieveibelieve

LeahBergen He‘s hedging his bets. He ain‘t no dummy. 😆 5y
merelybookish @LeahBergen Exactly! I remember that, having doubts but not wanting to voice them, just in case! 5y
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Dan_SpiderCrafts
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I'm starting in with the Miracle on 34th Street buddy read. I'll have this coming week mostly home, on easy reading time. 🤓 Today at the lakeside restaurant (I'm with kitchen staff) they'll have Santa in for the kids, with our bakery cook's best gingerbread cookies!

#ParticipationPost
#IbelieveIbelieve @merelybookish 🎅
#ReadNosedReindeer @StayCurious +1
#WinterGames @Clwojick ❄️

StayCurious Sounds like a great time! +1 5y
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LitsyHappenings
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Repost for @merelybookish :
We've seen the movie! Let's read the book it's based on! 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄
This is a casual buddy read. That means there's no set schedule or discussion questions. I've selected Dec 15 as the kick-off date, but start earlier or later, it's up to you!
Use the hashtag #IbelieveIbelieve for your posts! And tag me if you want!

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JenlovesJT47
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Thank you for suggesting this for the #xmasbuddyread @merelybookish 🤗 — I devoured this in one sitting! The 1994 version is one of my favorite Christmas movies and I also love the original. This sticks closer to the original (and was actually written AFTER the 1947 version came out). If you enjoy the movie(s), you can‘t go wrong reading this. It gives me the warm fuzzies. 🥰 5⭐️

#WinterGames
#TMSkellington
#HolidayRead

merelybookish Wow! That was quick! Glad you enjoyed it! 🎅🎄🔔 5y
coffees 26pts!! 12-14 5y
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merelybookish
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Ready to begin this for our #xmasbuddyread! I know @leahbergen has started. Anyone else? Post your pics and reviews using #ibelieveibelieve
@barbarajean @AlobelThee @Charityann @wanderinglynn @JenlovesJT47 @TheSpineView @Hestapleton @rubyslippersreads
If you're not tagged but want to join, please do!

wanderinglynn Planning to start this afternoon! ❤️ 5y
JenlovesJT47 I‘m starting it today! 5y
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BarbaraJean Hoping to get started this afternoon! 5y
LeahBergen Cute photo! 5y
CoverToCoverGirl I‘m in, tag me please. 5y
rubyslippersreads I‘ll probably start later today (after my IRL book club and some shopping). 😊🎄 5y
merelybookish @rubyslippersreads Excellent! I'm finally getting to it today. 5y
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LeahBergen
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I‘ve somehow never seen this movie OR read the book before (even though I found this pretty little 1947 edition YEARS ago). I started it last night, @merelybookish ! 👍🏻 #IBelieveIBelieve read-along

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Nebklvr I love this (old) movie 5y
LibrarianRyan OMG. Soooooo good. I love this movie so much. They brought it out in the middle of the summer (july). the posters were kind of bland and all the advertising just said “Come see the miracle“. Nothing about Christmas, Santa, etc. Just see the miracle. It stayed in the theaters past Christmas. 5y
Gissy Beautiful cover!😍❤️ 5y
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readordierachel The movie is delightful. I didn't know it was based on a book until recently! 🙈 5y
LeahBergen @Nebklvr I‘ll definitely watch it when I‘m done! 5y
LeahBergen @LibrarianRyan What an amazing factoid! 👍🏻 5y
LeahBergen @Gissy I love that lighter green with the red. 😄 5y
LeahBergen @readordierachel Actually, I just read the author‘s foreword and he wrote the screenplay first and THEN the book to coincide with the movie‘s release. Cool, eh? 5y
Nebklvr @LeahBergen There is a remake and it isn‘t atrocious but the original is the best 5y
LeahBergen @Nebklvr I was planning on watching the original first. It seemed safest. 😆 Thanks for the rec! 5y
MrBook Movie is wonderful. ☺️ 5y
Aimeesue Gorgeous cover! The original movie is fab, with a very young Natalie Wood as Susan. ❤️ 5y
merelybookish Nice! I just picked up my copy from the library. Same cover. It's so pretty! And apparently @readordierachel the movie came first. The screenwriter decided to do a novel version too. 5y
Reviewsbylola Same, never seen it or read it. I didn‘t even know the movie was based on a book. 🤦🏼‍♀️ 5y
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Chili
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#WinterGames #MerryReaders I haven‘t watched this in years. I think I prefer it in black and white.

AmyK1 We always watch that and It‘s a Wonderful Life in black & white. Just seems better that way. 5y
Clwojick 6 pt 5y
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britt_reads
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Watched the original Miracle on 34th Street tonight
#wintergames #teamfozziwig #holidaymovie

BarkingMadRead One of my top 5 faves! 5y
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Dan_SpiderCrafts
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I managed to get Miracle on 34th Street in at the library, for the #IbelieveIbelieve buddy read, starting next week by Dec 15.

Thanks Jenny @jenniferw88 for the beautiful winter scene card! 🙂❄️

#ParticipationPost
#ReadNosedReindeer @StayCurious +1
#WinterGames @Clwojick ⛄️

StayCurious What a nice card! +1 5y
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TheSpineView
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#WinterGames @rather_be_reading @StayCurious @Clwojick #TheFilthyAnimals
#HolidayReads

This is one of the books I got from the library. While I liked the movie, I loved the book. It has been a while since I read the book and I had forgotten some of the details. Reading the book, you would never know the movie was first. Still a great feel good story. Timeless! 5 ⭐

rather_be_reading 21pts🍬 5y
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Yay Christmas movies!!
#wintergames #tmskellington @Crimson613
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coffees 11pts! 😉😉 5y
Curly_Reader @Crimson613 I‘m bad with the point system lol 5y
coffees @Curly_Caffeinated_Reader you were right but this one has a book so +5pts :D 5y
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Deblovestoread
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My afternoon started with the book which is a movie to book adaptation and then watched the black and white version of the movie. It‘s a favorite. I also listened to Christmas Carol and read Jacob T Marley.

#Wintergames #TeamFestivus #Holidaymovie 5 pts #HolidayReads 60 pts

@wanderinglynn @Clwojick @StayCurious

wanderinglynn 🙌🏻⛄️🎄 What an festive reading day! 5y
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