The 2002 JCPenney Christmas Catalog and Website Have the Perfect Gifts to Deck the Halls

Business Wire, Dec 9, 2002

Business/Lifestyle Editors

PLANO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 9, 2002

So many holiday celebrations, so little time to think of a creative gift idea for the party host; whether decking your own halls this holiday season or looking for the perfect gift to decorate theirs, the 2002 JCPenney Christmas Catalog (800/322-1246) and website (www.JCPenney.com) offer an amazing selection of unique gift ideas at the most competitive prices.

Throwing a memorable holiday bash for 50 or planning an intimate celebration for two has never been easier with the help of the countless entertaining tools available through the 2002 JCPenney Christmas Catalog and website. The Melitta Espresso/Cappuccino Machine, complete with a 20-piece coffee bar set, at only $39.99, and the electric beverage chiller that can cool any bottle in as little as four minutes is $79.00, are convenient and outstanding additions to any gathering. The 17-piece Fondue Set at $49.99 is the perfect accent to any fun filled holiday event. The ultimate entertainer -- the portable karaoke machine at $39.00 -- helps entertain the kids or for those guests who like to provide the entertainment themselves.

With countless holiday decorations for the home -- indoor and outdoor, traditional and modern -- the Catalog and website offer a broad assortment of items to help any spirited host deck the halls in style. The hand-crafted Woodland Santa at $24.99, the set of jeweled snowflake ornaments at $14.99 and the scalloped puffed velvet tree skirt at $69.99 are all fitting elements of a truly festive atmosphere.

About JCPenney Direct

Since 1963, JCPenney has published America's favorite Christmas catalog. In 1995, the Company launched the JCPenney.com website to offer an even broader selection of merchandise, year-round. This year, we traveled the world in search of the most sought after gifts. Whether shopping for family or friends, associates or acquaintances, the JCPenney holiday catalogs and website (www.JCPenney.com) represent the ultimate in gift solutions, at value only JCPenney can offer, complemented by unparalleled customer service.

About JCPenney

There are more than 1,000 JCPenney department stores throughout the 50 United States. The Company is a contributor to the JCPenney Afterschool fund, a charitable organization that provides young people with high quality after school programs.