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Is ‘Die Hard’ REALLY a Christmas Movie? Let’s Settle This Once and For All

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Let's explore the reasons why Die Hard fits—sometimes comfortably, sometimes controversially—into the holiday movie canon.

Holiday Movies We Watch (Most) Every Christmas Season (14/31)

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Picard's only hope for a future rests within the Nexus... and a legendary captain from the past.

Holiday Movies We Watch (Most) Every Christmas Season (13/31)

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Feeling down about the commercialism of Chritsmas, Charlie Brown becomes the director of the gang's holiday play. Can he overcome his friend's preference for dancing over acting, find the "perfect" tree, and discover the true meaning of Christmas?

“That Christmas” On Netflix Is An Adorable Holiday Adventure

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That Christmas follows a series of entwined tales about family and friends, love and loneliness, and Santa Claus making a big mistake, not to mention an enormous number of turkeys!
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‘Flyover: Chicago’ is Now Open at Navy Pier

At Navy Pier, a new, exciting, year-round attraction awaits, leveraging cutting-edge drone technology and breathtaking aerial imagery to unveil Chicago from entirely fresh angles. This immersive journey unfolds across three captivating acts, climaxing in a thrilling flight adventure that whisks viewers from a staggering 13,000 feet above the cityscape. Along the way, the experience plunges down towering skyscrapers, glides along bustling sidewalks, and drifts through spectacular displays of fireworks and airshows. Discover Chicago's most iconic landmarks and delve into the essence of the city, as you connect with its vibrant people, rich stories, magnificent architecture, and vibrant culture, revealing the true splendor of the Windy City.
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Disney on Ice

IN CELEBRATION OF THE RELEASE OF DISNEY’S NEWEST ANIMATED MUSICAL FEATURE FILM WISH, ASHA MAKES HER DISNEY ON ICE DEBUT Disney On Ice presents Magic in the Stars features...
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“Elf in Concert” to Bring Iconic Holiday Adventure to Two Chicago Area Locations   

Audiences Will Experience Award-Winning Composer John Debney’s Entire Score Performed Live-To-Picture By A Live Symphony Orchestra At Auditorium Theatre On Saturday, Nov. 25, And Rosemont Theatre On Sunday, Nov. 26
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How A Dead Ska Band Came Back To Life a Little Over a Decade Ago

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It had been several years since the band had performed on stage and a mysterious countdown timer was on the once abandoned official website.
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Holiday Movies We Watch (Most) Every Christmas Season (3/31)

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https://youtu.be/pNo-Q0IDJi0 "The Muppet Christmas Carol" (1992) Directed by Brian Henson The Muppets perform the classic Dickens holiday tale, with Kermit the Frog playing Bob Cratchit, the...
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Holiday Movies We Watch (Most) Every Christmas Season (2/31)

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLR3gZrU2Xo "It's A Wonderful Life" (1946) Directed by Frank Capra Frank Capra’s heart-warming masterpiece has been embraced as a cherished holiday tradition by families around the...

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“Mesmerized: A Ben Franklin Science & History Mystery” at Chicago Children’s Theatre is a Hilarious Riot

Part farce, part docudrama, Chicago Children's Theatre's world premiere fall opener Mesmerized is a fun new introduction for kids to Ben Franklin, one of our country’s founding fathers and most famous scientists.
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Chicago’s WNDR Museum Is A Must Visit Destination

Our family got to visit Chicago’s original immersive art and technology experience located in the city’s West Loop neighborhood: the WNDR Museum.

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Star Trek: Prodigy – Season 2 is Available Now on Blu-ray & DVD!

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CONTINUE ON THIS THRILLING JOURNEY THROUGH THE GALAXY WITH YOUR FAVORITE CREW! Available Now on Blu-ray™, MOD, & DVD Continue the...

I’ve Been Married to My Best Friend for 18 Years So Far

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Our life together works because we've both grown and learned along the way.

We Visited “Harry Potter: Magic at Play” in Chicago

“How to Feed Your Parents” by Ryan Miller

How to Apply to the MSN Creator Program and Get More Eyes on Your Content

“Yeti 4 Hire: The Legit Collection” Out Now

“A Love Journal: 100 Things I Love about Dad” by Jeff Bogle is Out Now

Luna Finds Love Everywhere: A Self-Love Book for Kids

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P Is for Pride

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P Is for Pride by Greg Paprocki introduces readers (and those listening) to the alphabet by pairing each letter with a word associated with the...

“The Lost Bookshop” by Evie Woods

“What I Did Yesterday” by Chris Fason

“Olive All At Once” Shares With Readers How Feelings Aren’t Binary and That’s Okay

“The Day The Crayons Quit” by Drew Daywalt  (Author), Oliver Jeffers  (Illustrator)

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The Chicago Dogs Are A Dog Gone Fun Time

It has become a bit of a tradition for...
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Don’t Miss Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!” at the Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire

Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!” at the Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire, IL is a special one-hour presentation for kids (and parents) of all ages.
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‘Blue Man Group’ Unveils New Visual Technology Upgrades in Partnership with ‘Pretty Damn Sweet’

Our recent family outing to see the Blue Man...
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Blue Man Group Celebrates 25 Years of Creativity on Stage in Chicago

We attended Blue Man Group's 25 Years of Creativity on Stage in Chicago Celebration!
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Two Family Friendly Nashville, TN Breweries You Should Check Out

We got to visit a couple of local Nashville breweries with our little ones.
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Hershey’s Sweetest Adventure Ever Kicks Off Soon in Chicago

Get ready to satisfy your sweet tooth! On Friday, October 4, Water Tower Place will transform into a candy-coated wonderland with the debut of...
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Big Bus Tours Launches Half-Price Kids’ Tickets for August

Get ready to explore Chicago with a special offer from Big Bus Tours! Throughout August, the global leader in open-top sightseeing is offering 50...
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Living Life Is The Bravest Thing Anyone Can Do

Many of the things we do every day have the ability to end the successful (or not) run we've currently got going on in life.
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Troomi Might Be Perfect for Your Family, But It Wasn’t for Mine

My son (5th grade) found a way to root the phone and remove most of the Troomi restrictions baring him from downloading apps like Roblox or surfing on the open web. 
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Construction Simulator: Stadium Expansion now Available in Digital Stores!

Construction Simulator® - Stadium Expansion offers players access to a new major contract.
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10 Reasons The Chicago Dogs Are Our Family’s Favorite Chicago Team

It's July and we've been to a handful of games so far this season. A personal family record for seeing a sports team in a single season. Here's our top 10 reasons we love having the Chicago Dogs as our local team and attending their games.
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Art as Activism: Exploring Alexandra Jamieson’s Vision with the Abortion Trading Cards

The Abortion Trading Cards collection provides a thought-provoking insight into a not so imagined future where abortion services are outlawed.
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“Super Mario Bros. Wonder” is Out Now

New 2D Side-Scrolling Adventure Introduces Wonder Flowers That Trigger Dramatic Changes to the Gameplay
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UPDATED & CONFIRMED: GoldenEye 007 Coming to Xbox & Nintendo Switch Online with Online Multiplayer

It is finally coming to pass. The Rare classic GoldenEye 007 had an official UHD remake releasing soon.
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“Zorro The Chronicles” Game Out Now

In this new Zorro The Chronicles game, you can play as either Zorro or his sister, Ines. Your goal? Free people from oppression and restore justice in the land. Oh, and you can also mock Sergeant Garcia by signing your name with the tip of your sword in various places!
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