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 new official 2024 White House ornament has arrived!

February 24, 2024March 4, 2024Chris LaFontaine

Which president is featured in the 2024 official White House ornament? The White House Historical Association has released its 2024 White House Christmas Ornament and, for the first time, it’s […]

How do I celebrate Christmas after Christmas?

January 9, 2024February 19, 2024Chris LaFontaine

How do I celebrate Christmas after Christmas? I get this question all the time from those who know I’m a Christmas enthusiast. Here are some of the ways I celebrate […]

What to expect when visiting the White House annual holiday decorations tour

December 20, 2023February 29, 2024Chris LaFontaine

In early December, my wife and son, and his fiancé, flew down to Washington, D.C. to take an official tour of the White House holiday decorations. It was a wonderful […]

Oh no! The National Christmas tree fell down! Don’t worry, it’s back up.

November 29, 2023December 20, 2023Chris LaFontaine

While this national treasure may have been “sleighed” by 45+ MPH winds earlier this week, have no fear, the National Park Service (NPS) is here and leapt into action. They […]

The official 2023 White House Christmas tree has arrived!

November 22, 2023Chris LaFontaine

First lady Jill Biden welcomed the official 2023 White House Christmas tree this week in a ceremony that included invited military-connected families and their children, which is a long-standing holiday […]

Six TV specials to get you in the holiday spirit!

November 16, 2023December 27, 2023Chris LaFontaine

Every holiday season, a slew of new and beloved TV specials make their way to the little screen from classics like A Charlie Brown Christmas to new offerings like this […]

Did the Beatles ever make a Christmas song?

November 8, 2023February 8, 2024Chris LaFontaine

With all the buzz over the release of what’s being called the “last” Beatles song, titled “Now and Then,” I wanted to take a deep dive into the fab four […]

Baking Millionaire’s shortbread

October 23, 2023October 25, 2023Chris LaFontaine

For several years now, I’ve focused on cookies that were flaky, like sugar cookies or shortbread with jam for Christmas. This one is a little different. By way of background, […]

Food network presents their 100 favorite Christmas cookies

October 20, 2023February 22, 2024Chris LaFontaine

One of my favorite holiday traditions in recent years has been to hit the kitchen and start baking cookies for Christmas. I’m not all that adept in the kitchen, but […]

How Do I Visit the Christmas Story house in Cleveland?

October 14, 2023January 16, 2024Chris LaFontaine

Last fall, my wife (Dawn) and I took a Covid-delayed trip to the greater Cleveland area to visit a variety of sites, museums, two hall of fames, a national park, […]