Here's a question I get a lot about various Hawthorne Village "Collections"; unfortunately the answer is always the same.

A reader writes:

Do you know where I can find a complete, up to date list of the names of all the structures in the Hawthorne Village Thomas Kinkade Village Christmas?
I ...

Between 2004 and 2010, I knew several people on the Hawthorne Village marketing, sales, and support teams, so I could always find an answer for a concerned Hawthorne village customer. I also recommended many of their products specifically on my site. The truth is, I got a few dollars every time ...

Thanks for sharing this, Maria. I had no idea!

- Paul

A reader writes:

My Wife was sort of a collector of Hawthorne Villages,Mayberry RFD,Gone with the wind etc,She passed away recently I have all her collectibles in a storage locker.Do you have any ideas what i can do with this collection.Thank you

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In response to our Dangerous Decorations article ( https://www.familychristmasonline.com/trees/ornaments/dangerous/dangerous_decorations.htm), a reader writes:

My grandmother always put "angel hair" on her tree and I so wanted my parents to use that instead of tinsel. However, it was not like the ...

I tried to track down Carolyn Ewing to get permission to republish this book on our story pages. Sadly, she passed in 2015, but there were many quotes about how fresh and clever her animals (especially the cats and rabbits) appeared.

I am sorry not to have a photo of the whole setup, but this was interesting:

http://smethportpa.org/smethport-artist ... ity-scene/

The reader replied:

Paul.... thank you for your response. I'll freehand it. My Dad built his back then... I'm determined to have a set on our house when they arrive this year for Christmas. We've talked about this display in our family many times. Thank you again!.

A reader from a small college town writes:

I need to find a way to get the plans/templates of the outdoor Santa and reigndeer plywood cutouts in the Dec1962 edition of Popular Mechanics. I don’t have a slide projector.......can you help me please. I need to make this set in time for the holidays. I ...

A reader writes:
For the animated Santa where Comet is lifting him onto the roof. I am unable to find what kind of motor is being used. Do you have any ideas. Popular Mechanics left out that tiny detail and I am trying to recreate it this year from the display my grandfather did as a surprise to my ...