Christmas Stories: The Gift of the Magi Walkthrough

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This is the official guide for Christmas Stories: The Gift of the Magi.
This guide will not mention each time you have to zoom into a location; the screenshots will show each zoom scene.
Hidden-object puzzles are referred to as HOPs. This guide will not show HOP solutions. It will identify the location of the HOP and the inventory item acquired.
This guide will show solutions for non-random puzzles. Please read the in-game instructions for each puzzle.
In this game, you will sometimes have to select the new scene to trigger dialog, cut-scenes, or tasks prior to interacting with the scene.

Chapter 1: The Dillingham's House

Talk to Jack Frost; earn the GLOBE OF GOOD DEEDS (A).
Take the MAGIC STAR (B).
Take the 1/2 PINECONE (C).
Take the BOX (D).
Combine the BOX and MAGIC STAR (inventory).

Restore the berries (E).
Take the GOLDEN FEATHER (F).

Use the GOLDEN FEATHER and open the case (G).
Read the debt notice and take the PAPER (H).
Open the napkin and take the CAKE (I).

Use the CAKE; earn the CHERRY and MAIL KEY (J).
Use the MAIL KEY and take the CAT FIGURINE (K).
Open the box and take the KNIFE; read the notice (L).
Use the KNIFE; take the CARAFE (M).

Use the CARAFE (N).
GOODY now sits on the menu bar (O).
Use GOODY (P).
Walk right.

Take the DECORATION (Q).
Take the 1/4 LOCK PART (R).

Take the STRAPS (S).
Take the 1st MECHANICAL BIRD (T).
Walk down.

Place the DECORATION; take the LIGHTER and 2/4 LOCK PART (A).
Walk right.
Use the LIGHTER (B).
Play the HOP; earn the GIFT (C).
Use the KNIFE on the GIFT; take the RIBBON and open the box. Read the card; take the 2/2 PINECONE and 2nd MECHANICAL BIRD (inventory).
Walk down.
Place the 2 MECHANICAL BIRDS; earn the 3/4 LOCK PART and the ROWAN BERRIES (D).
Walk right.

Place the 2 PINECONES (E) and ROWAN BERRIES (F).
Select E-G-F-H-I.
Select J-K-L.
Take the CHRISTMAS WREATH and 4/4 LOCK PART (M).
Place the 4 LOCK PARTS (N).
Walk right.

Take the SILVER WING (O).
Take the UNFINISHED BALLERINA FIGURINE and COAL (P).
Place the CAT FIGURINE; take the 1st GLASS SNOWFLAKE and 1/3 PHOTO PIECE (Q).
Walk down.

Place the SILVER WING; take the HAT, BROKEN RACKETS, and ABSORBENT COTTON (R).
Walk down.
Place the HAT and COAL; take the 2nd GLASS SNOWFLAKE (S).
Walk right 2x.

Place the 2 GLASS SNOWFLAKES (T).
Select (U).

Solution: (O-Q)-(N-G)-(J-Y)-(I-X)-(H-F)-(X-J)-(F-X)-(G-K)-(D-L)-
(B-G)-(A-M)-(G-B)-(X-C)-(W-D)-(T-N)-(S-G)-(D-F)-(C-E)-(B-D)-
(N-V)-(Q-W)-(R-X)-(M-R)-(L-Q)-(K-P)-(J-O).
Take the 2/3 PHOTO PIECE and SANTA'S REINDEER (Z).
Final solution (@).
Walk down.

Place SANTA'S REINDEER; take the BUTTONS (A).
Walk down.
Place the BUTTONS; take the PAPER DOVE (B).
Open the PAPER DOVE: take the GOLDEN WING and the SNOWSHOE INSTRUCTIONS (inventory).
Walk right.

Place the GOLDEN WING; take the SMALL AXE and the 3/3 PHOTO PIECE (C).
Walk right.
Place the 3 PHOTO PIECES; restore and take the PHOTO WITH ADDRESS (D).
Walk down 2x.

Use the SMALL AXE to take the BRANCHES (E).
Look at the BROKEN RACKETS and remove the torn nets. Add the SNOWSHOE INSTRUCTIONS, BRANCHES, RIBBONS, and STRAPS to make the SNOWSHOES (inventory).
Use the SNOWSHOES and PHOTO WITH ADDRESS (F).

Take the SOLVENT (G).
Take the BROKEN BROOM (H).
Walk down and right.

Use the ABSORBENT COTTON and SOLVENT (I).
Take the ELECTRICAL TAPE and the NEEDLE AND THREAD (J).
Combine the BROKEN BROOM and ELECTRICAL TAPE to make the BROOM (inventory).
Walk down and left.

Use the BROOM; play the HOP to earn the BELLS (L).
Go forward.
Take the GARLAND (M).
Look at the GARLAND (inventory); untangle the lights as shown (N).
Add GOODY to the lights; take the CLIMBER GOODY.
Walk down.

Use the CLIMBER GOODY to take the MITTEN (@).
Go to the Office.
Use the MITTEN; take the HOT COALS (O).
Return to Outside Souvenir Shop.

Chapter 2: Souvenir Shop

Use the HOT COALS; turn the knob (P).
Walk forward.
Select (Q).

Take the MAGIC STAR (R).
Combine the BOX and MAGIC STAR (inventory).
Hit Berta's Elf 10x (S); take the SNOW QUEEN.

Take the WALLET (A).
Open the WALLET; take the PALETTE AMULET and TWO COINS (inventory).
Walk down.
Place the SNOW QUEEN (B).

Use C on D; select D.
Use E on F; select F.
Use G on H; select H.
Use I on J; select J.
Use K on L; use M on L.
Take the IRON CUP (N).
Walk down.

Place the PALETTE AMULET; take the PAINTS (Q).
Use the IRON CUP to take the FROZEN SAP (R).
Go to the Office.

Use the FROZEN SAP; take the SAP (S).
Return to the Souvenir Shop.
Place the SAP and PAINTS (T).

Restore the 5 pieces (1-5).
Paint the figure to match the example (A).
Take the 1/2 BAG OF MONEY from David.

Give the GOLDEN FEATHER and PAPER; take ALEX'S NOTE and GATE KEY (B).
Walk down 2x.
Use the GATE KEY (C).
Go right.

Use ALEX'S NOTE; earn the GIRL'S DOLL (D).
Take the FLOWER ON CHAIN (E).
Take the FILE (F).
Combine the UNFINISHED BALLERINA FIGURINE and FILE to make the BALLERINA FIGURINE (inventory).
Walk down.

Use the FILE; take the NUTCRACKER FIGURINE and SCARF (G).
Go forward.
Use the FILE to take the SOLDIER FIGURINE (H).
Go forward.

Place the BALLERINA FIGURINE, SOLDIER FIGURINE, and NUTCRACKER FIGURINE; pose the figures as shown (J).
Take the KNIGHT'S HELMET (K).
Return to The Wilsons' Mansion.

Place the KNIGHT'S HELMET (L); play the HOP and earn the SHIELD.
Combine the SHIELD and SCARF to make the SLED (inventory).
Use the SLED (M).

Take the BLUNT SKATES and BREAD (O).
Give the GIRL'S DOLL; take the BROKEN BROOCH (P).
Go to the Souvenir Shop.
Use the BLUNT SKATES to make the SKATES (Q).
Return to the River.

Use the SKATES (R).
Take the FISHING LINE and TONGS (S).
Return to the Wilsons' Mansion.
Use the BREAD; take the MAGNET, EMERALD, and BUTTON (T).
Combine the MAGNET and FISHING LINE to make the MAGNET ON FISHING LINE (inventory).
Walk down.

Place and press the BUTTON; take the GOLD SPRAY (A).
Go to the River.
Use the MAGNET ON FISHING LINE 3x, removing the useless items. You earn the MAGIC STAR and IRON PATTERN (B).
Combine the BOX and MAGIC STAR (inventory).

Select E-H-I-D-Ix3-D-Fx3-Ix2-F-I-F-Ix3-Fx3.
Take the CHRISTMAS TREE.
Walk down.

Place the CHRISTMAS TREE (P).
Use GOODY (Q).

Remove all the gems by firing matching gems at them.
You are able to make bank shots (R).
Earn the DIAMOND.

Combine the BROKEN BROOCH, IRON PATTERN, GOLD SPRAY, FLOWER ON CHAIN, TONGS, DIAMOND, and EMERALD (inventory).
Select M-N-O-P-Q.
Take CHLOE'S BROOCH.
Walk left.

Use CHLOE'S BROOCH (A).
Play the HOP; earn the BROOCH (B).
Use the BROOCH (A).
Walk down.
Talk to Mr. Wilson; earn the 2/2 BAG OF MONEY.
Walk down 2x.
Place the 2 BAGS OF MONEY (C).

Chapter 3: In Workshop

Take the PILLOW (F).
Take the MANNEQUIN AMULET and use the PILLOW to take PETER'S DIARY (G).
Move the mug; take the DIARY KEY (H).
Use the DIARY KEY on PETER'S DIARY (inventory).
Play the HOP; earn the MAGIC STAR.
Combine the BOX and MAGIC STAR (inventory).

Select the stars in numerical order (1-29).
Final picture (I).
Take the HAT AMULET.

Use the HAT AMULET and MANNEQUIN AMULET (J).
Walk right.
Take the 1st BELL (K).

Take the TWEEZERS (L).
Use the TWEEZERS to take the ROCKING HORSE and 1/5 COLORED CANDY (M).
Walk down.

Place the ROCKING HORSE; take the BROKEN FIGURINE and SPARKLER (N).
Use the SPARKLER to make the BURNING SPARKLER (O).
Walk right.

Use the BURNING SPARKLER; use the TWEEZERS to take the ANGEL and 2/5 COLORED CANDY (P).
Place the ANGEL (Q).
Restore the notes (R).
Turn the handle (S).
Go forward.

Take the GLUE (A).
Take the FIGURINE PART (B).
Combine the BROKEN FIGURINE, FIGURINE PART, and GLUE to make the FIGURINE (inventory).
Take the DUSTER (C).
Walk down.

Place the FIGURINE; pose the figurines as shown (D).
Take the LITTLE APRON and COLORED BULB (E).
Combine the DUSTER, GOODY, and LITTLE APRON to make the GOODY CLEANER (inventory).
Walk down.

Place the COLORED BULB (F).
Use GOODY CLEANER to take the SKEWERS (G).
Walk right and forward.
Place the SKEWERS (H).

This mini-game is randomly generated; a possible solution is shown (I).
Take the MESSAGE FROM MICE (J).
Open the MESSAGE FROM MICE; take the HOOF (inventory).
Walk down.

Place the HOOF; take the MAGNIFIER (O).
Combine the MESSAGE FROM MICE and MAGNIFIER; take the PETER'S LIST (inventory).
Walk down.
Place the PETER'S LIST; earn the 2nd BELL (P).
GOODY and MOTHER MOUSE swap places.
Place the 2 BELLS; swap the bells as shown (Q).
Walk left.

Take the COLLAR (A).
Take the ROCKING HORSE (B).
Use MOTHER MOUSE (C).
Walk down.

Place the ROCKING HORSE; take the BEAR and ROPE (D).
Combine the COLLAR and ROPE to make the LEASH (inventory).
Walk left.
Use the LEASH (E).
Take the 3/5 COLORED CANDY; place the CHRISTMAS WREATH and turn the handle (F).
Walk forward.

Take the GOLDEN FIFE (G).
Take the 1/3 PUZZLE PIECE (H).
Walk down.

Place the GOLDEN FIFE (I); play the HOP and earn the CANDY PRIZE.
Open the CANDY PRIZE: take the 4/5 COLORED CANDY and WOLF (inventory).
Walk down and right.
Place the BEAR and WOLF; open the box. Take the MAGIC STAR and WHITE THREAD (J).
Combine the BOX and MAGIC STAR (inventory).

Select L-K-N-Lx2-K-O-L-Mx2-N-Q-R-M-Q-
R-N-K-N-P-O-R-Q-R-P-O-Px3-Qx3-R-N.
Take the GOLDEN HORN.
Walk down and left.

Place the GOLDEN HORN; take the 2/3 PUZZLE PIECE and CROWN (A).
Walk forward.
Place the CROWN; take the CAKE AMULET (B).
Walk down.

Place the CHERRY and CAKE AMULET; take the PRETZEL and POWDER (C).
Go forward.
Use the POWDER; select the 3 buttons (red).
Take the GOLDEN CLASPS and SANTA'S GLASSES (D).
Walk down.

Place SANTA'S GLASSES; take the 5/5 COLORED CANDY (E).
Walk down.
Place the 5 COLORED CANDIES; take the KEY and TORN CERTIFICATE (F).
Walk right.

Chapter 4: The Fitting-Room

Use the KEY (G).
Walk right.
Take the 3/3 PUZZLE PIECE (H).
Walk down.
Place the 3 PUZZLE PIECES (I).

Solution: (N-K)-(Q-N)-(R-P)-(O-Q)-(N-O)-(J-N)-(P-M).
Take the HAT BASE and PLIERS (S).
Walk right.

Take the EMPTY FRAME (A).
Use the PLIERS and select (B).
Use MOTHER MOUSE to take the RUBY and CERTIFICATE PART (C).
Combine the TORN CERTIFICATE and CERTIFICATE PART. Restore the pieces and add the EMPTY FRAME to make the CERTIFICATE (inventory).
Walk down and forward.

Place the CERTIFICATE; take the FEATHER and BUTTONS (D).
Combine the HAT BASE, RUBY, FEATHER, BELLS, and NEEDLE AND THREAD to make the CARNIVAL HAT (inventory).
Walk down and right.
Place the CARNIVAL HAT (E).

Arrange the hats as shown (F).
Take the 1/3 SKETCH PART (1), CONFECTIONER'S FIGURINE (2), and GOLDEN THREAD (3).
Walk down 2x; go left.

Place the CONFECTIONER'S FIGURINE; take the THICK MITTEN and the 1st LILY PART (H).
Go to the Bedroom.
Use the THICK MITTEN; take the 2nd LILY PART (I).
Walk down and right.

Place the 2 LILY PARTS; take the 2/3 SKETCH PART and the LOCKPICK (J).
Return to the Jewelry Store.
Use the LOCKPICK (K).
Play the HOP; earn the LION HANDLE (L).
Go to the Bedroom.

Use the LION HANDLE; take the 3/3 SKETCH PART and the 1st OLD BOOK (M).
Place the 3 SKETCH PARTS; restore and take the CAFTAN SKETCH (N).
Walk down 2x.

Place the GOLDEN CLASPS, WHITE THREAD, GOLD THREAD, BUTTONS, and CAFTAN SKETCH; use MOTHER MOUSE (P).
GOODY will return to the menu bar.

Talk to Abigail; take the HOUSE KEY (A).
Use the HOUSE KEY (B).
Take the MAGIC STAR (C).
Combine the BOX and MAGIC STAR (inventory).

Solution (D).
Take the SHELL.

Take the TOY HOUSE (E).
Place the SHELL; earn the SHARP TOOTH and MOSAIC BOW (F).
Use the SHARP TOOTH to take the STICK (G).

Place the MOSAIC BOW and use the STICK to make the BURNING STICK (H).
Use the BURNING STICK; turn the key and handle (I).
Walk right.

Take the HALO (J).
Take the LETTER BOX (K).

Use the TWO COINS; take the 1/3 BOX PART (L).
Walk down.
Place the HALO; earn the 1st SEA STAR and BALCONY HANDLE (M).
Go right.

Place and turn the BALCONY HANDLE (N).
Play the HOP; earn the 2nd SEA STAR (O).
Place the 2 SEA STARS (P).

Solution (Q).
Take the SMALL UMBRELLA and SANDPAPER (R).
Combine the SMALL UMBRELLA and GOODY to make the GOODY WITH UMBRELLA (inventory).
Walk down.

Use the GOODY WITH UMBRELLA to take the REED RAW MATERIAL and SMALL WHEEL (A).
Combine the REED RAW MATERIAL, SANDPAPER, and SHARP TOOTH to make the MAGIC REED (inventory).
Walk right.
Use the MAGIC REED; select 1-2-3-1 (B).
Go forward.

Take the 2/3 BOX PART (C).
Give the PRETZEL; take the MAGIC STAR (D).
Combine the BOX and MAGIC STAR (inventory).

Change the areas to black; select (E).
Change the areas to black; select (F).
Change the areas to black; select (G).
Change the areas to black; select (H).
Solution (I).
Earn the ANGEL.
Walk down 2x.

Place the ANGEL; take the 2nd OLD BOOK and TOY BOY (J).
Go right and forward.
Place the TOY HOUSE and TOY BOY; take the DRUMSTICKS and the 3/3 BOX PART (K).
Combine the LETTER BOX and 3 BOX PARTS; take the HINT and TOY TRAIN (inventory).
Walk down.

Chapter 5: The Attic

Place the 2 OLD BOOKS and HINT; select (L).
Take the 1/3 ABIGAIL'S LETTER, GRIFFIN HEAD, and RAILROAD PART (M).
Go forward.
Place the GRIFFIN HEAD; select 3-2-1-4-5.
Go forward.

Take the COOKIE CUTTER (N).
Take the COOKIE RECIPE (O).

Take the OLD OVEN-TRAY (P).
Place the RAILROAD PART and TOY TRAIN; use GOODY (Q).
Play the HOP; earn the CUDDLY BEAR.
Walk down.

Place the CUDDLY BEAR; take the DOUGH and RACCOON IMAGE (A).
Go forward.
Place the RACCOON IMAGE and move the items; take the SPOON and FACE SEAL (B).
Walk down 2x.

Remove the lid and use the SPOON to take the SPOONFUL OF SUGAR and 1/2 BUTTON (C).
Combine the OLD OVEN-TRAY, COOKIE RECIPE, COOKIE CUTTER, DOUGH, SPOONFUL OF SUGAR, and FACE STAMP to make the OVEN RAY WITH COOKIE (inventory).
Return to the Attic.
Place the OVEN-TRAY WITH COOKIE; take the 2/3 ABIGAIL'S LETTER, 2/2 BUTTON, and 1st DRAGON (D).
Walk down.

Place and press the 2 BUTTONS; take the 2nd DRAGON (E).
Walk down.
Place the 2 DRAGONS and turn the handle (F).
Walk right.

Take the HARE PAW (G).
Take the 1/3 BALL (H).
Take the MOSAIC MOON (I).
Return to the Attic.

Place the HARE PAW and DRUMSTICKS; take the MOSAIC SUN and WIND-UP MOUSE (J).
Walk down 3x.
Place the MOSAIC SUN and MOSAIC MOON; take the 2/3 BALL and MOUSE KEY (K).
Combine the WIND-UP MOUSE, SMALL WHEEL, and MOUSE KEY to make the MOUSE (inventory).
Go to the Second Floor.
Place the MOUSE (L).

Select M-Nx2-Mx2-Nx2-M-N-O.
Take the OVAL FRAME and FIRECRACKER (P).
Return to the Backyard.

Use the FIRECRACKER (A).
Take the 3/3 BALL (B).
Walk down.

Place the 3 BALLS; take the NIPPERS (C).
Walk right.
Use the NIPPERS (D).

Take the 3/3 ABIGAIL'S LETTER (E).
Place the 3 ABIGAIL'S LETTERS into the LETTER BOX to make the BOX WITH LETTERS (inventory).
Walk down 2x.
Give the BOX WITH LETTERS; take the OLD PHOTO and MAP (F).
Combine the OVAL FRAME and OLD PHOTO to make the BOY'S PHOTO (inventory).
Go to the Backyard.