Author: Chris LaFontaine

Chris LaFontaine has been a Christmas enthusiast since opening his first Christmas present and after helping to decorate his first Christmas tree. He created Christmaseveryminute.com for those who want to celebrate Christmas a little longer, a little earlier, or every day. You can contact him at celebratechristmaseveryminute@gmail.com to talk all things Christmas, submit your Christmas-themed photos for publishing consideration or to simply share a Christmas story with website readers.

The Big Christmas Interview with the Christmas Cousins, Part 2!

April 14, 2025Chris LaFontaine4 Comments

For those who’ve been following the Christmas journey of the Christmas Cousins via their festive and entertaining podcast, you’ve experienced a number of holiday firsts from Christmas newbie Cousin Seth, […]

The Big Christmas Interview with the Christmas Cousins, Part 1

March 21, 2025May 12, 2025Chris LaFontaine2 Comments

Cousins Chad and Cousin Seth grew up in tight knit Jewish families and have remained close friends well into adulthood. But in recent years, Cousin Chad’s burgeoning love of all […]

Has a Christmas movie ever been nominated or won an Oscar?

March 5, 2025March 5, 2025Chris LaFontaine

As I watched the Oscar-winning notifications pop up on my phone throughout the most recent Academy Awards show, I couldn’t help but wonder how many Christmas-themed movies have been nominated, […]

How do I celebrate Christmas after Christmas, part 2

January 22, 2025January 22, 2025Chris LaFontaine

Welcome to the second annual How do I celebrate Christmas after Christmas feature story. As Christmas enthusiasts, one of the worst times of the year is the period right after […]

The Polar Express movie celebrates 20th anniversary!

December 20, 2024Chris LaFontaine2 Comments

It’s hard to believe, but The Polar Express movie is 20 years old this year. Released in 2004, the movie featured state-of-the-art animation at the time and was the first […]

Are real Christmas trees bad for the environment?

December 10, 2024December 10, 2024Chris LaFontaine

The Christmas tree is often the centerpiece of our holiday celebrations, with its sweet evergreen aroma and beautiful decorations. Many celebrants even have more than one tree in their home […]

Christmas Every Minute Top 10 Gifts for 2024

December 2, 2024Chris LaFontaine

This year’s Christmas Every Minute Top 10 Gifts for 2024 is an ecclectic mix of products designed to satisfy a wide range of people on your holiday list this year. […]

The Big Christmas Interview with Doron Krinetz

November 25, 2024November 25, 2024Chris LaFontaine

Yule never guess what he’s launched for Christmas In the fall of 2023, Doron Krinetz launched a Christmas-themed trivia game called Yule Never Guess. With a background in graphic design […]

2024 White House Christmas tree delivered from hurricane ravaged North Carolina

November 20, 2024November 20, 2024Chris LaFontaine

This year’s official White House Christmas tree came from a family farm in hurricane ravaged North Carolina, which has special meaning for the farm’s owners, the Cartner family. The Cartner […]

Hallmark welcomes Christmas 2024 with movies, gifts, ornaments, and more!

November 19, 2024November 19, 2024Chris LaFontaine

Everyone knows by now that Hallmark is synonymous with Christmas whether it be their unique annual Keepsake Ornaments, the ubiquitous Hallmark Channel movies and TV specials, holiday cards, gifts, and […]