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As joy- Tradition plays a pivotal role during First Gift of “National Lampoon’s ous as such celebrations tend to be, it’s the holiday season. While each family Christmas Sleigh Christmas Vacation” (1989) important that New Year’s revelers keep has its own unique holiday traditions, Bell Gift Set A holiday favorite among a slightly certain safety precautions in mind when certain traditions are embraced and older crowd, “National Lampoon’s celebrating the end of one year and the shared by families far and wide. Christmas Vacation” continues the tale dawn of the next. The tradition of watching holiday of lovable family man Clark Griswold • Arrange for transportation in ad- films together as a family is one custom (Chevy Chase). Clark is determined to vance. According to the National High- that has endured for generations. Grand- provide a traditional family Christmas way Traffic Safety Administration, an av- parents may have their favorite films, for his wife, children and their large erage of 304 people die in drunk-driving while moms and dads no doubt have extended family, only to have his crashes in the days surrounding Christ- their own must-see holiday movies as dream holiday derailed by a stingy mas and New Year’s Eve each year. Be- their alcohol consumption. Overcon- well. And no holiday film session is boss. When shopping for gifts for fans fore heading out on New Year’s Eve, cel- sumption of alcohol makes it difficult complete without including at least one of this holiday classic, shoppers can ebrants should ensure their safety by for men and women to stay alert, and movie that celebrates the magical im- scour an array of homemade items on arranging for transportation to and from that loss of alertness can be difficult to pact that this time of year can have on Etsy.com, from coffee mugs to T-shirts the festivities. Choose a designated driver manage on nights as hectic as New youngsters. This year, holiday shoppers to home furnishings and more, cele- to drive throughout the night, or agree to Year’s Eve. While it’s acceptable for can even draw some gift-giving inspira- brating Clark Griswold and all the utilize a taxi or shuttle service if everyone men and women of legal drinking age to tion from some classic holiday films white-striped gift box, forest green rib- mayhem his family hilariously endures plans to consume alcohol. Men and raise a glass of champagne at midnight, that appeal to family members of all bon, and large bow. A leather strap con- en route to enjoying a merry Christmas women who volunteer to be designated it’s best to limit alcohol consumption ages. nected to each bell allows kids to hang together. drivers should be especially alert on the throughout the festivities so the party is the bell to include as part of their home roadways, preparing to drive in poten- memorable for all the right reasons. “The Polar Express” (2004) holiday decor, or kids can carry the bell “It’s a Wonderful Life” (1946) tially inclement weather and being on the • Be a responsible host. When host- Children love this tale of a young boy with them during the holiday season and Grandparents are no doubt very fa- lookout for fellow motorists who might ing a New Year’s Eve party, hosts must who lives out many kids’ holiday fan- show it off to friends and family alike. miliar with this beloved holiday classic, be driving erratically. If possible, take prioritize the safety of their guests. Make tasies by embarking on a magical, unpre- Each bell comes in a velvet gift bag, which tells the tale of frustrated busi- public transportation to and from the fes- sure guests don’t drink too much, which dictable journey to the North Pole. Along making the set an ideal memento for nessman George Bailey (Jimmy Stew- tivities so no one is tempted to drive after can leave hosts open to criminal or civil the way, the boy becomes a true believer shoppers who want to give kids some- art). Contemplating suicide on Christ- consuming alcohol.