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CINEFLIX 2009

Shine in holiday competition

Jennifer Wilson-Speedy November 14, 2009

Holidays are a chance to go a little bit crazy with your decor, and this year HGTV plans on showcasing some of the most creative options – paired with a healthy dose of neighbourly competition – in the new Holiday Battle of the Block .

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