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Holiday Guide 2012

Thursday, December 27, 2012

Where to Celebrate New Year’s Eve in the Chesterfield, New Baltimore Area

Ring in 2013 at one of these local businesses near you.

Several local bars and restaurants are hosting New Year’s Eve celebrations, and you’re invited. Here are five places to ring in the New Year in the Chesterfield Township and New Baltimore area. Where do you prefer to celebrate New Year’s Eve? Tell us in the comments.

Tuesday, December 25, 2012

Jingle Bells: Your Kids Will Love These Children's Christmas Songs

Merry Christmas! Today is the last of our daily holiday-themed playlists.

Do you hear what I hear?  It's Christmas! The gifts are under the tree, the stocking are filled and the turkey or ham is in the oven. Because we're so wrapped up in the holiday spirit, Patch has been creating playlists of Christmas music each day to help spread the cheer leading up to the big day today. So here's the deal: Each day, from today through Christmas, we've featured a uniquely different, themed Christmas music playlist. Today's theme is Children's Christmas. We've hand-picked selections from the likes of the Chipmunks, Muppets, Disney stars and other favorites.  You can listen here, free and legally (via Spotify), without leaving Patch!  But we also want your input. Post in the comments what you'd like to see in future …

Monday, December 24, 2012

Silent Night, Holy Night: Traditional Holiday Music for Christmas Eve

Each day leading up to Christmas Day, Patch will offer holiday-themed music playlists.

Do you hear what I hear?  Christmas is a day away and the sights and sounds of the holiday season are in abundance.  To get in on the holiday spirit, Patch is creating playlists of Christmas music each day to help spread the cheer. So here's the deal: Each day, from today through Christmas, we'll feature a uniquely different, themed Christmas music playlist. Today's theme is Traditional Christmas. We've hand-picked selections from artists spanning several areas covering more traditional holiday fare. You can listen here, free and legally (via Spotify), without leaving Patch!  But we also want your input. Post in the comments what you'd like to see in future installments. The themes are as follows: So go ahead and click "play" at the top of…

Sunday, December 23, 2012

Christmas Lights, Camera, Action: Enjoy Songs from Hollywood's Holiday Classics

Each day leading up to Christmas Day, Patch will offer holiday-themed music playlists.

Do you hear what I hear?  Christmas carolers are making their way to local neighborhoods and A Christmas Story and It's a Wonderful Life are starting to make the rounds on repeat on TV networks. To get in on the holiday spirit, Patch is creating playlists of Christmas music each day to help spread the cheer. So here's the deal: Each day, from today through Christmas, we'll feature a uniquely different, themed Christmas music playlist. Today's theme is Hollywood Christmas. We've hand-picked songs from some of the Christmas movie greats—with a few obscure additions. You might recognize some of the obvious selections, such as songs from A Charlie Brown Christmas, White Christmas and The Nightmare Before Christmas. But if you've seen Die Hard…

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Saturday, December 22, 2012

Christmas Lights and Line-Dancing: Enjoy These Country Holiday Songs

Each day leading up to Christmas Day, Patch will offer holiday-themed music playlists.

Do you hear what I hear?  Advent calendars are inching ever closer to Christmas and the sounds of the season are in the air. Whether it's the ringing of the Salvation Army bell or door-to-door carolers, it's at least starting to sound a lot like Christmas. To get in on the holiday spirit, Patch is creating playlists of Christmas music each day to help spread the cheer. So here's the deal: Each day, from today through Christmas, we'll feature a uniquely different, themed Christmas music playlist. Today's theme is Country Christmas. Put on your cowboy hat—or Santa hat, if you'd prefer—and get in line to dance. With holiday staples from the likes of Gene Autry, Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash to newer selections by Brad Paisley, Kenny Chesney …

Friday, December 21, 2012

Lumps of Coal: Listen to These Woefully Gaudy Christmas Songs

Each day leading up to Christmas Day, Patch will offer holiday-themed music playlists.

Do you hear what I hear?  Advent calendars are inching ever closer to Christmas and the sounds of the season are in the air. Whether it's the ringing of the Salvation Army bell or door-to-door carolers, it's at least starting to sound a lot like Christmas. To get in on the holiday spirit, Patch is creating playlists of Christmas music each day to help spread the cheer. So here's the deal: Each day, from today through Christmas, we'll feature a uniquely different, themed Christmas music playlist. Today's theme is Gaudy Christmas. Think of the musical equivalent of an ugly Christmas sweater and you're on the right track. With holiday non-favorites from the likes of Newsong (proprietors of the horribly misguided "Christmas Shoes" song) to …

Upload Your Christmas Photos on Patch!

Holiday decorations, Christmas trees, kids pictures with Santa and more can be shared in our Pics & Clips gallery.

Monday, December 17, 2012

Mariah Carey, Jimmy Fallon Turn Up the Christmas Spirit: What's Your Favorite Song for the Holidays?

We've put together a list of our top 10, now we want to know what puts you in the spirit.

You're not a true superstar in the world of music until you've made it big with a holiday classic.  Who can forget Bing Crosby and David Bowie's Peace on Earth/The Little Drummer Boy. Dean Martin had a hit with Let it Snow. And more recently, Mariah Carey's All I Want for Christmas is You seems like it's everywhere.  We've put together a list of our Top 10 favorites this holiday season, but what we really want to know is what's your fave, New Baltimore and Chesterfield?

Friday, December 14, 2012

Enter Patch's “Deck the House” Contest For a Chance to Win $100,000 for Anchor Bay Schools or L'Anse Creuse Public Schools

Did you decorate your house for the holidays this year? Enter our "Deck the House" contest and you could win $100,000 for your local school district and $500 to pay your electric bills!

Monday, December 10, 2012

Share Your Elf on the Shelf Hiding Spots: What Has that Elf Been Up To?

Our Patch Elf on the Shelf has gotten ahold of our computer and now wants to know what his buddy elves are up to. Share your photos here!

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