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In the days of my childhood, my mom and dad kept the spirit of Santa alive by having "him" leave a half eaten cookie for me on Christmas morning.

Today, technology has given parents the opportunity to spark that magic even more with personalized phone calls, videos, and letters from St. Nick himself. Several websites are offering specials to help you keep the wonder alive:

• FREE Very Merry Video from Santa - PortableNorthPole.tv is a new beta website that allows you to build personalized video messages for kids and adults. You can select whether the individual was naughty or nice, let Santa know if he or she is looking for a special present, and provide any instructions to let the person know how to stay on Santa's good list. The video is sent directly to the recipient's email address almost immediately after you create it. I got mine within seconds! 
• $3.99 for One Call from Santa -Santa's Hotline includes five different phone calls to choose from; you pick the date and time he calls. Your child's name is mentioned several times. Visit the website to preview the calls before you purchase.
• Ceritifkid - 50% Off OriginalSantaLetter.com: For just $10, your child will receive a personalized letter from Santa, a customized Wish List with your little one's name at the top, a personalized "Nice List" certificate, and custom-designed address labels for your tot's correspondence with the head elf. Available through Monday, Dec. 5.
• Plum District - 50% Off SantaWillWrite.com: This deal is also available for $10. It includes a personalized letter on paper sprinkled with magic Christmas dust that's delivered in a shiny red envelope postmarked from the North Pole.  Available through Monday, Dec. 5.

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Today, here are our top three deals to get you into the holiday spirit:

• Catch a holiday movie!: Are your kids dying to see The Muppets, Arthur Christmas, or Hugo? You're in luck! Now through Thursday, Nov. 25, Eversave is offering two Fandango tickets for $13 (46% off). To get the whole family in on the action, you can purchase up to three of these deals, which are valid for movies through January 12, 2012. If you're new to Eversave, you'll automatically get a $3 credit to your account just for signing up for their FREE membership, bringing this deal down to just $10 for two tickets!

• Get Dazzled at the 18th Annual Symphony of Lights!: What will dazzle you even more is the cheap price that will score you this deal, available through Saturday, Nov. 26 on Plum District Baltimore. For $10 (50% off), you'll get two admission tickets for the Blinkin' Binkies event on Thursday, Dec. 8. This evening is reserved just for families. Strollers and wagons are welcome as you stroll through a display of more than 70 larger-than-life, light creations illuminated by a fantasy of color, design, and animation. If you're new to Plum District, you'll automatically get a $5 credit to your account just for signing up for their FREE membership, bringing this deal down to just $5 for two tickets!

•  Road trip it to Busch Gardens' Christmas Town!: If you're looking for an extra special way to spend the kids' holiday break, consider taking advantage of LivingSocial's $16 deal (54% off) for one Discovery Ticket to Busch Garden's Christmas Town. The ticket is good for three admissions over a seven day span now through December 31, 2011. You can buy up to six to ensure the whole family gets in on the action, which includes a 50-foot Christmas tree, millions of holiday lights, Santa's workshop, and more than 20 rides. This deal is available for purchase through Sunday, Nov. 27. 

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