One of the holiday celebrations Walt Disney World does best is the Christmas Around the World storytelling at EPCOT’s World Showcase. Germany’s story involves cookies, toys, and life-sized Nutcrackers. The Disney Blog reader AmyLovesBooks sent in this short home video of her twelve year old son getting the you-know-what scared out of him by the giant Nutcraker in Germany. Here’s Amy’s intro: We were at EPCOT and our son was acting like a big goofball during the “close your eyes and imagine the land of the sweets” portion of the Germany storytelling. He clearly felt way too big and cool to participate but was humoring his parents. Little did he know that while his eyes were closed, a giant nutcracker had walked in and was standing right behind him. If this American Idol Experience thing doesn’t work out, Disney could always change it to an America’s Funniest Disney Home Videos show. This would be a great candidate. Thanks to Amy for sending in this video. I’m sure her son will thank her too someday. video credit to www.thedisneyblog.com

As the story goes, Arkansas resident Jennings Osborne and his family were very big on the Holidays. In 1986, Jennings asked his youngest daughter Breezy what her Christmas wish was. She replied that she would like to see their whole house covered in lights. They had quite a large house but Jennings was determined to make his daughter's Christmas dream come true. That first year the Osborne family covered their home with a modest 1000 red lights. With each passing year, the family wanted to do more. The Osborne's eventually purchased property adjacent to their own in order to expand on their newfound hobby. The display grew to millions of lights. There were flashing lights, multi-colored lights, custom made light sculptures and a 75 foot Christmas tree adorned by lights. This drew onlookers from all over Arkansas. Displeased by the resulting traffic jams, the local residents asked that the Osborne family stop the annual display. Legal intervention was sought, and it appeared that the Osborne's beloved tradition was about to come to an end. When Mickey Mouse got word of this, he offered a venue where the Osborne lights could be shared with visitors from around the globe. In 1995, Residential Street at the Disney's Hollywood Studios became the home of this dazzling light show. Approximately 80% of the lights that are on display come from the original Osborne collection. In 2003, Residential Street began undergoing a major renovation in preparation of the new stunt show scheduled to open in 2005. For the first time in 8 years, the Osborne lights were not displayed. Fortunately, a new home was found for this magical attraction. The Streets of America (formerly New York Street) is now hosting the Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights. As in years past, once evening descends, this amazing display springs to life. Formerly drab buildings become twinkling light sculptures, while a host of angels fly overhead. Visitors are welcome to stroll through at their own pace. With over 4 Million Christmas lights, this is not to be missed. To enhance the experience, Florida "snow" flutters down while Christmas tunes fill the air. Be sure to look in the windows. See if you spot the infamous mannequin leg lamp from "A Christmas Story". Check out what show is on the TV. There are all sorts of easy to overlook details that will leave you smiling. Admission to the display is free with admission to the park, and it's a MUST SEE if you're visiting Disney World over the holidays.

Everywhere you look in Walt Disney World, the holidays are coming to life, starting with the 200,000 lights that decorate Cinderella Castle in the Magic Kingdom and cover it with sparkling ice from top to toe. See how the Disney Imagineers make this phenomenal transformation take shape. For more information about how Walt Disney World celebrates the holidays, visit www.disneyworld.com/holidays

Disneyland Resort Paris at Christmas. This is a quick ad for the Resort for this christmas in German

My fiancee and I went to Disneyland Resort in CA. We had such an amazing time! The park was beautiful, the firework show was amazing, and it wasn't crowded. This is mine and my fiancee's trip to the Disneyland Resort in CA.

Jingle All the Way.

November 28 to January 2, 2009 Hong Kong Disney will be a light to all the Christmas wonder that only Disney can create

Jonas Brothers filming in Disneyland on November 8, 2008 for the Disneyland Christmas Special. We were very fortunate to be part of this filming which includes an impromptu acoustical version of Burnin' Up. Enjoy! Filmed by one of the Dave Rawlinson's Band Members. Thank You and Merry Christmas

Here is the 2008 "Let it Snow" Christmas Parade from Hong Kong Disneyland Resort. Some times I think that this park has the best costumes and decorations anywhere. They are so beautiful

The cast of the hit Broadway musical lands on Main Street, USA, in the Magic Kingdom to perform the classic number, "Supercal..." (Can you spell it?) as part of the 25th anniversary of the Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade. Watch the entire performance on ABC, Christmas morning 10am Eastern, 9am Central, Mountain & Pacific. Video By: DisneyParks

Miley Cyrus Performing Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree At Christmas at Rockefeller Center New York City. Recorded: December 3, 2008 Lyrics to Rockin' Round The Christmas Tree : Rockin' around the Christmas tree At the Christmas party hop, Mistletoe hung where you can see, Every couple tries to stop, Rockin' around the Christmas tree, Let the Christmas spirit ring, Later we'll have some pumpkin pie, And we'll do some caroling. You will get a sentimental feeling when you hear, Voices singing, "Let's be jolly, Deck the halls with boughs of holly", Rockin' around the Christmas tree, Have a happy holiday, Everyone dancin' merrily, In the new old-fashioned way. Interlude You will get a sentimental feeling when you hear, Voices singing, "Let's be jolly, Deck the halls with boughs of holly", Rockin' around the Christmas tree, Have a happy holiday, Everyone dancin' merrily, In the new old-fashioned way

Pluto's Christmas Tree 1952! Just in time for Christmas! This short is the second to last "Mickey Mouse Cartoon" until the early 1980's. This has also been featured in House of Mouse and on one of the Once upon a christmas DVDs.

Santa's Workshop (1932) Original Version Just in time for Christmas! This is the original version of the classic Disney Silly Symphonies short. Ethnic Humour was the norm in these early days, so viewer discretion is advised.

CORBIN BLEU AND RYAN SEACREST AT DISNEYLAND FOR THE 2008 ABC CHRISTMAS DAY PARADE TAPING. tAPED ON nOVEMBER 8, 2008. THIS IS THE PARADE YOU WILL SEE ON CHRISTMAS DAY.

The Night Before Christmas (1933) Original Version Just in time for Christmas! This is the original version of the 1933 classic Disney Silly Symphonies short. Ethnic Humour was the norm in these early days, so viewer discretion is advised.

A quick look back at events on these days. This episode includes the opening of Disney's Flight to The Moon, Disney's Very Merry Christmas parade TV Show & Disney's debut of their Podcast.