Stretching Christmas out to Groundhog Day.

• Position: WHAT'S NEW? - Fisher-Price ToyTown RC Set

We know a lot of people who, while certainly enjoying the holidays, really are done with the whole kit and caboodle come New Year's. More than a month of frenzy will do that. Not us. Those cold, dark days of January would be just that if you let them. Instead, we try to catch a second wind once the ball drops. So, while the decorations and the tree inevitably must go--we chop down our own about 10 days before Christmas, so it lasts well into January--we try to keep a few of the special presents out to keep the spirit alive, at least until Groundhog Day.

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For instance, circling the outskirts of our living room is the Christmas in ToyTown RC Set from Fisher-Price (Mattel, Inc.), which comes with a train (and three light-up cars) that can be pushed along or RC controlled. The controller features forward/reverse and activates lights and sound effects. There also are two moveable lighted lamp posts, light-up Easy Rail Station, a bridge, and skating pond. This set plays four holiday songs, and includes Santa and one of his elves; 16 pieces of durable, snap-lock track; and holiday decor that snaps onto the guard rails, street lamps, bridge, and stain, as well as...