Planet Christmas: The World's Most Extreme Christmas Decorations! (Hardcover)

by Chuck Smith (Author)

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No one can resist smiling at these houses a-dazzle with twinkling lights and decked with flying reindeer, jolly snowmen, inflatable Santas, plastic sleighs—and every other sign that hearts are overflowing with Christmas cheer. It’s become a holiday tradition around the globe to drive through the neighborhood to look at these extravagantly decorated homes. Planet Christmas offers a world tour of the best and the brightest, from Auckland, New Zealand, where the Ballentine family pumps clouds of artificial snow off their balcony, to Peters Township, PA, where sightseers view Santa and Mrs. Claus presiding over a Santa’s Workshop 50 yards wide.

About the Author
Chuck Smith runs Planetchristmas.com as a hobby. The site's popularity has mushroomed in recent years and he is constantly sent images of decorations from Christmas light fans the world over.

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Product Details Hardcover: 144 pages Publisher: Collins & Brown (August 28, 2006) Language: English ISBN-10: 1843403250 ISBN-13: 978-1843403258 Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 8.2 x 0.7 inches Shipping Weight: 4.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #730,196 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews 1 of 1 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Planet Christmas: The World's Most Extreme Christmas Decorations!, January 18, 2007 By  C. Hardman "Salemite" (Pacific Northwest) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    I don't have the space or the money to have an extreme Christmas at my house, so I build on to what I have every year. This book inspired me to try some new things and each family who contributed to the making of the book had some neat tip or suggestion. I like having the best display in my neighborhood every year. The adults might think Christmas decorating is a waste of time and money, but the kids love it. I can't wait for next Christmas. My favorite is the elegant house and yard display from Springfield, Massachusetts on page 26. Other favorites are the Rice family on page 95, and the wonderful London displays on page 112 & 113. 2 of 3 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Christmas Decorations, January 22, 2007 By  C. Moore "camjam" (Tucson, AZ USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    This is a beautiful book. The pictures were excellent. I really enjoyed it and got some good ideas for my decorating. 5.0 out of 5 stars A World Wide Extreme, February 23, 2008 By  Movie Man "Films" (Baltimore) - See all my reviews I love Christmas displays and this is one of the best books I've found. IT features displays from around the world in full, vibrant color.		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 2.0 out of 5 stars pictures Plenty of pictures, so few words. We were hoping to find more info on decorating. Not worth the $. Published on January 18, 2007 by June Kamp Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 144 pages
• Publisher: Collins & Brown (August 28, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1843403250
• ISBN-13: 978-1843403258
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 8.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #730,196 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Planet Christmas: The World's Most Extreme Christmas Decorations!, January 18, 2007

By	C. Hardman "Salemite" (Pacific Northwest) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I don't have the space or the money to have an extreme Christmas at my house, so I build on to what I have every year. This book inspired me to try some new things and each family who contributed to the making of the book had some neat tip or suggestion. I like having the best display in my neighborhood every year. The adults might think Christmas decorating is a waste of time and money, but the kids love it. I can't wait for next Christmas. My favorite is the elegant house and yard display from Springfield, Massachusetts on page 26. Other favorites are the Rice family on page 95, and the wonderful London displays on page 112 & 113.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Christmas Decorations, January 22, 2007

By	C. Moore "camjam" (Tucson, AZ USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a beautiful book. The pictures were excellent. I really enjoyed it and got some good ideas for my decorating.

5.0 out of 5 stars A World Wide Extreme, February 23, 2008

By	Movie Man "Films" (Baltimore) - See all my reviews

I love Christmas displays and this is one of the best books I've found. IT features displays from around the world in full, vibrant color.