Holiday Feature Package

NEW YORK, Nov. 17, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The following feature package is a roundup of feature stories dealing with the Holidays and is appropriate for special sections and for general use. 

For each story included in this package, you will find the first paragraph of the feature release below, as well as its headline linked to the full text.

This is the latest in a series of topical feature packages PRN will carry as part of its regular Feature News Service.  Coming up in 2016 are features on:

Holiday Feature Package

1. Pear Tree Launches New Holiday Card Collection Featuring Exclusive Designs by HGTV's Genevieve Gorder

MANKATO, Minn., Sept. 26, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- This holiday season, send something bold, luxurious and full of soul from the 2016 Pear Tree Holiday Collection featuring exclusive designs by HGTV star Genevieve Gorder. These holiday cards take the traditional glitter and tinsel of the holidays and turn it upside down with a bold, dramatic look of foil and photographs that represent today's families.

2. LeapFrog® LeapStart™ Earns Spot on TTPM Most Wanted Holiday Toys List

EMERYVILLE, Calif., Oct. 11, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc., the leader in innovative learning solutions for children, today announced that LeapStart™ was named to TTPM's 2016 Holiday Most Wanted List in the Education category. This list is an independently tested and curated list of the most in‐demand toys and kids lifestyle products for the holidays.

3. Fairmont Scottsdale's Christmas At The Princess: More Merry, More Ice, More Magical Lights

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Oct. 24, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- As one of the best and brightest places to celebrate the holiday season, the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess is set to be more spectacular than ever. This AAA Five Diamond resort transforms into a winter wonderland in the desert during its annual Christmas at the Princess festival, November 22, 2016 – January 1, 2017, glistening with a four-story musical tree, Desert Ice Rink, Princess Express Trains, Lagoon Lights, plus new holiday characters, shows and attractions including Santa's Secret Headquarters.

4. Evite® Announces New Private Sharing Feed with Every Invitation

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 31, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The party experts at Evite today announced the latest evolution in their leading digital invitation experience. Every Evite invitation now includes a free Private Sharing Feed that enables users to share photos, memories and conversations before, during and after the event.

5. Purchasing Power Shares Holiday Shopping Predictions and Tips for Staying On Budget

ATLANTA, Nov. 1, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- It's easy to get carried away by the spirit of the season and end up with stressful debt. According to a 2016 holiday shopping report by the Rubicon Project, consumers plan to spend 12 percent more on their holiday shopping than they did in 2015. This means Americans will spend an average of $1,175 this holiday season. Without a holiday spending game plan, it could also mean struggling to pay rent or mortgage and credit card debt.

6. Meet Tucker's New Trick Shot Sports Dudes

HAMILTON, N.J., Nov. 2, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Show us what you've got! The Trick Shot Sports Dudes are ready for action and Tucker Toys is looking for all of your best tricks.

7. Cocoon™ by Sealy Mattress Selected For Oprah's Favorite Things 2016

LEXINGTON, Ky., Nov. 3, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- It didn't take long for the Cocoon™ by Sealy mattress to make an impression on Oprah Winfrey. The Sealy quality mattress that is shipped directly to consumers' doors debuted in March and has now been named one of Oprah's Favorite Things for 2016. For 25 years, Oprah has been meticulously selecting her favorite things for the ultimate holiday gift guide and this year Cocoon by Sealy is among 101 items featured in the December issue of O, The Oprah Magazine.

8. NET-A-PORTER and MR PORTER launch 'Gifts All Wrapped Up' combined holiday campaign

LONDON, Nov. 3, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Global luxury online retailers NET-A-PORTER and MR PORTER join creative forces for the second consecutive year to reveal this season's holiday campaign, 'Gifts All Wrapped Up'. The animated campaign reinforces the world-class service proposition for which both brands are globally renowned, offering a unique and thorough edit of the world's most stylish gifts for him and her, with service across the globe that is second to none.

9. 'Tis the Season for a Family Getaway to Woodstock, Vermont!

WOODSTOCK, Vt., Nov. 10, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The first snow has fallen on Woodstock, Vermont, coating the last of the colorful fall foliage with some early season frosting. Coupled with the town's Federal homes and buildings, many of which were lovingly preserved by the Rockefellers and Frederick Billings, Woodstock is a simply magical destination for a family getaway this winter season.

10. WowWee's CHiP named a Top Tech Toy of the Year

MONTREAL, Nov. 15, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- WowWee®, a leading robotics and tech toy company, today announced enhanced functionality and fun new features available on the CHiP™ robot dog. CHiP owners can easily access these updates by downloading the new CHiP app, available now for both Apple iOS and Android mobile devices with Bluetooth LE connectivity. CHiP's new Guard Mode puts CHiP's motion sensors on high alert, and walking past CHiP will trigger a reaction that will make family and friends jump back and giggle in surprise! Fresh animated movements and a new song have been added to CHiP's repertoire, and voice recognition has expanded to 5 languages: English, French, German, Spanish and Japanese. Also, CHiP's firmware has been updated to enable smarter accessory tracking, leg calibration for better balance, and speed customization for owners who prefer a slower or faster CHiP experience. 

11. Academy Sports + Outdoors continues tradition, remains closed on Thanksgiving Day

KATY, Texas, Nov. 15, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy, Ltd. (d/b/a Academy Sports + Outdoors), a premier sports, outdoor and recreation lifestyle retailer, will remain closed on Thanksgiving Day and open at 5 a.m. on Black Friday.

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