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Can you find 50 Christmas movie items in this mind-boggling puzzle in under 60 seconds?

ONLY eagle-eyed readers can find the 50 Christmas movie items hidden in this mind-boggling puzzle.

Based on the most loved festive films, there are a lot of movie-inspired objects hidden in this busy yuletide scene that need to be found.

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Peel your eyes and test your Christmas movie knowledge as you try to find the 50 hidden items in this image[/caption]

The puzzle includes everything from Buddy’s ‘World’s Best Cup of Coffee’ Mug in Elf to the bell jar as featured in George’s office in It’s a Wonderful Life.

With other nods to the likes of A Christmas Story, Love Actually, and The Muppet Christmas Carol.

It comes after a poll of 2,000 movie fans voted the McCallister’s home as the ultimate place to spend Christmas.

Second place went to the traditional English cottage which was home to Kate Winslet’s Iris in the 2006 favourite The Holiday.

And coming in at number three is Jamie’s picturesque lakeside French villa in Love Actually.

While the White home from White Christmas and It’s a Wonderful Life’s Bailey residence capped off the top five.

The study was commissioned by Latimer Homes, which has transformed two of its show homes at Islington Wharf in Manchester and Cocoa Gardens in York into winter wonderlands.

Both locations feature famous memorabilia from some of the most loved Christmas movies of all time.

“The McCallister home has become a symbol of Christmas for movie fans everywhere,” said Stephen Maskill, regional sales manager for the home builder.

“It’s cosy charm, twinkling lights, and festive chaos perfectly capture the magic of the holiday season.

“It’s also a key inspiration for reimagining our show homes, incorporating trinkets and nods to beloved festive film classics.”

It also emerged 80% said seeing all the decorated homes in festive flicks gets them more in the mood for the holiday season.

A further 63% would love to visit some of the magical Christmassy locations which make these films so special.

With 30% loving the idea of reliving Home Alone 2 in New York City throughout December.

But 60% recognise films have had a lot of influence when it comes to how we celebrate Christmas.

Top 10 Christmas film family homes

  • The McCallister’s home (Home Alone)
  • The Cottage (The Holiday)
  • Jamie’s French Villa (Love Actually)
  • The White family home (White Christmas)
  • The Bailey family house (It’s a Wonderful Life)
  • The Griswold family house (National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation)
  • Buddy’s New York apartment (Elf)
  • The Kringle family home (The Santa Clause)
  • The Beale family home (Miracle on 34th Street)
  • The Horton family house (How the Grinch Stole Christmas)

Of these, 32% think they have made us desire a white Christmas, and 32% also reckon they have had an influence over how we decorate our homes.

When it comes to making things festive, respondents spend an average of three hours getting it picture perfect.

Of those polled, 44% described their Christmas decorating style as traditional, using classic colours, such as red, green, gold, and silver.

While 15% incorporate modern decoration – which uses sleek, minimalistic design with contemporary colours.

But 12% are going for a vintage look using antique decorations from past decades.

What to look out for in the puzzle

  1. The Bell Jar – It’s a Wonderful Life
  2. The Leg Lamp – A Christmas Story
  3. Griswold Family Christmas Tree – National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
  4. Buddy’s Mug – Elf
  5. A towel – Scrooged
  6. We believe sign – National Lampoons Christmas Vacation
  7. Chains – A Christmas Carol
  8. Pink Bunny Suit – A Christmas Story
  9. Merry Christmas Card – Love Actually
  10. Santa – The Santa Clause
  11. Reindeer – Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
  12. Elf hat – Elf
  13. Sleigh Bells – The Polar Express
  14. Scrooges Top Hat – A Muppets Christmas Carol
  15. Turbo Man – Jingle All the Way
  16. Jack Skellington’s Dog – The Nightmare Before Christmas
  17. Muppets – The Muppets Christmas Carol
  18. Gremlin – Gremlins
  19. Christmas Bell – It’s a Wonderful Life
  20. Tarantula – Home Alone
  21. MAX Dog Bowl – The Grinch
  22. Walkie Talkie – Die Hard
  23. Drum – Little Drummer Boy
  24. Letter to Santa – The Christmas Chronicles
  25. Candy Spaghetti – Elf
  26.  Christmas Jumper – Arthur Christmas
  27. The Snowman – The Snowman
  28. Joni Mitchell LP – Love Actually
  29. Grinches Arm – The Grinch
  30. Golden Ticket – The Polar Express
  31. Scarf – Jack Frost
  32. Kermit the Frog – The Muppet Christmas Carol
  33. Pigeons – Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
  34. Pink Elephant – Bad Santa
  35. Moose Mug – National Lampoons Christmas Vacation
  36.  Mrs. Claus’ Ring – The Santa Clause 2
  37. Lassos the Moon Canvas – It’s a Wonderful Life
  38. Christmas Town Door – Nightmare Before Christmas
  39. Paint Cans – Home Alone
  40. Snow Globe – Santa Clause
  41. Dollar Bill – Miracle on 34th Street
  42. Etch A Sketch – Elf
  43. Tangled Xmas Lights – National Lampoons Christmas Vacation
  44. Fake Beard – Bad Santa
  45. White Vest – Die Hard
  46. Blue Soup – Bridget Jones’ diary
  47. Mr Napkin Head – The Holiday
  48. Kevin Shaving – Home Alone
  49. Ebenezer Scrooge – Scrooge
  50. Christmas Ham – Christmas with the Kranks

The research, conducted via OnePoll.com, also found it is important for 77% to deck the halls with their family, as 83% reckon Christmas truly starts when the decorations go up.

“Festive film settings don’t just inspire movie magic, they influence how we decorate and celebrate at home,” Stephen said.

“We know how important it is for people to celebrate in their own way in their own space, and having a place to call your own might be easier than you think.

“We’d invite people to come visit us to find out more.”

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The answer key shows all the Christmas film-themed items hidden in the image[/caption]

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