The first of these events can showcase Barnes & Noble teaming up with various educational resources, as well as local Book Stores, hosting activities for children, such as visits from Book Authors, Arts & Crafts, Storytelling sessions, Movie Nights & so much more.
Your favorite childhood characters prove that if you are open minded to different Winter Holiday celebrations, especially around the world, you can even uplift Oscar the Grouch or The Grinch.
Be sure to look for Winter Holiday stories old & new starring your favorite Book characters like Curious George, Clifford the Big Red Dog, Paddington Bear, Pete the Cat & many more, told by Authors & other celebrity guests. Not to mention Holiday tales for the older set as well, such as Captain Underpants & Diary of a Wimpy Kid.
Older Children experience a European Holiday with Doctor Who & Aardman and discover how your favorite Anime characters would celebrate the spirit of the season.
If you prefer toys, your friends from Rankin-Bass & Elf on the Self team up with new friends from other Winter Holidays that prove that there is a little misfit in every one of us. Toy Stores hosting these events could be both small & big and in between.
First, children & adults discover that it is perfectly normal for those of the Masculine side to admire dolls & the Feminine side to be interested in toy vehicles.
Childhood Classics help fans to understand the importance of loving one another, even if we don't always get along. Not to mention that even though the classics will never be forgotten, there has to be room for the modern & improvements as well. Other essential lessons during the Winter Holiday season consist of giving back to friends & neighbors or Using Teamwork, Overcoming Odds & Welcoming Differences. Not to mention making a world a better place, environmentally & socially.
Those who love Video Games & Sports see your favorite characters come together to save your favorite athletes from various villains & overcome sports themed challenges with patience & teamwork.
The younger set witness their toy characters encourage both parents & kids to spend time with one another, such as teaching empathy during hard times.
See displays from your favorite Hobby brands that unite the true meaning of the Winter Holidays, no matter what the celebrations are.
Be sure to look out for activities & Holiday themed challenges with your favorite board games & other Family Game Night Activities. Not to mention creativity brands as well.
Finally, Squishmallows & Ty work together to donate various Plushes to children in need, especially those in hospitals & less fortunate areas (Home & Abroad).
All events could feature Art Shows showcasing artwork themed to Winter Holiday Kindness in Holiday Gifts. Whether it be Illustrations from your favorite Books & Educational brands or paintings & sculptures of your childhood toys & games, you can never go wrong with celebrating the Winter Holiday season with art. Not to mention Digital Art for Video Gamers. All proceeds will go to various Kindness themed charities. Other events would include performances from local Schools & Colleges, tributes & givebacks to veterans & first responders and so much more. Toys for Tots proves that small acts of kindness can create a huge impact on others.


















































