The holidays are just around the corner, and if you're like most people, you can't wait! It's that amazing, magical time of year - a time to celebrate with family and special friends, a time to observe time-honored traditions. Barbie^® Doll has been part of the holiday tradition for many years, and this year brings another beautiful Holiday Barbie^® doll.

2004 Holiday™ Barbie^® doll is absolutely gorgeous in a stunning green velvety gown, with a full ballroom-length skirt, three-quarter length split bat sleeves, and a sparkling fitted bodice. A matching mini wrap with a high collar, small evening bag and sparkling choker complete the festive look. Her long hair is partly pulled up and caught in a matching hair band, and then cascades down her back.

This year's doll features another stunning gown and, for the first time ever, the back of the package opens to display photos of the many holiday dolls from years past. Sixteen festive dolls are pictured, starting with the very first holiday doll from 1988. The package for this year's beautiful African-American Holiday™ Barbie^® doll shows each of the fourteen outfits since the ethnic Happy Holidays^® doll was introduced in 1990. Just like looking at a treasured family album, you can see each glorious gown that has graced Barbie^® doll's holiday celebrations from years past. And of course, don't forget to check out all the fabulous hairstyles, either!

In addition to this lovely holiday beauty, a special version of the 2004 Holiday™ Barbie^® doll is being offered exclusively by Sears. A perfect complement to the green-gowned Holiday™ Barbie^® doll, this Sears exclusive doll wears the same beautiful velvet gown embellished with glittering sparkles, only in rich rose tones.

Also this year, Hallmark will offer another beautiful holiday ornament based on the Holiday™ Barbie^® doll wearing the green gown. This is the fifth in the Hallmark series of ornaments based on Holiday™ Barbie^® doll.

The holidays are a time of celebration and tradition. Whether you are an avid collector, or you just love this time of year, you are sure to find that Holiday™ Barbie^® Doll adds a very special touch to your holiday traditions.