But of course, the best of the best when it comes to puppets at Christmas will always be The Muppet Christmas Carol.

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With many consumers still gun shy when it comes to spending, retailers know their work is cut out for them to grow Christmas sales this year.

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And although other holidays, like Chanukah and Kwanza, fall around this time of year, Christmas is the heavy hitter when it comes to spending.

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