Thursday, November 15, 2012
Give a recipe and share one with your North Shore neighbors.
It's that time of year again — time to give thanks, celebrate the season in good company and bring out those tried-and-true Thanksgiving recipes. Salem Patch and sister sites on the North Shore want to know about those dishes that always have a place on your Thanksgiving table and those that are making their debut this year. Have a creative spin on cranberry sauce? Are you known for famous stuffing that friends and relatives talk about long after all the Turkey Day leftovers have been gobbled up? This is your opportunity to find out what your neighbors are cooking. Give a recipe and get one from your North Shore neighbors. If you have a recipe you would like to share add it below in the comments section or send it to Associate Regional …
Sunday, December 25, 2011
But don’t play Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer in their presence.
We’ve had some fun over the past four weeks asking you about your favorite Christmas songs, movies and specials –- and which song you didn’t want to hear again. Here’s a roundup of the results. Favorite Christmas Song Our most popular Christmas poll over the past month (309 votes) was – What’s Your Favorite Christmas Song? Nearly one-quarter of respondents (23%) went with “O Holy Night.” Eleven percent said “The Christmas Song” and 10 percent chose “Little Drummer Boy.” Other choices in the comment section given by readers were “Where Are You Christmas?,” “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch,” “Silver Bells,” “Mary’s Boy-Child” and “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.” Tiresome Christmas Song "Which Christmas Song Are You Most Tired of" was …
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Where is Santa?
Santa Claus is on his way. Follow his journey from the North Pole to your home as NORAD provides the latest information about Santa Claus’ location.
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Patch will be offering NORAD's reports about Santa Claus’ whereabouts on Christmas Eve.
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Thursday, December 22, 2011
Santa Claus is preparing his sleigh and his workshop is putting the final touches on the toys. In only two days, Santa will make his worldwide trek – and Patch will be there to let you know his location. Check back to Patch on Christmas Eve (Saturday) and we’ll provide NORAD’s latest information about Santa Claus’ location.
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Let us know which Christmas song you don't want to hear again.
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Wednesday, December 21, 2011
It happens every year. Christmas music starts cropping up around Thanksgiving and for a week or two we tolerate it -- and many of us actually like it. Then, we move closer to Christmas and each note of an Andy Williams or Mitch Miller song makes our blood pressure rise. There's only so much mirth one person can take! Then there's the sappy song like Wham's tune or the corny songs from legends like The Beach Boys, Paul McCartney, Eartha Kitt or Dean Martin. And then, there's Feliz Navidad, 12 Days of Christmas and no list of painful Christmas music is complete without Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer. So, we want to know -- which Christmas song are you most tired of? If we don't have your choice in the poll, let us know in the comment …
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Looking for Santa? Use our map to find him.
Santa will be very busy in the next few weeks as he tours the North Shore meeting with good girls and boys. Use our map to find out where Santa will be from now until Christmas. Did we miss a Santa appearance? Leave us a note in the comment section below and we will add it to the map.
What house gets you in the spirit?
Is there a house on your way home or in your neighborhood that gets you in the spirit? Tell us where! We are collecting the best and brightest displays on a map to make your holiday decoration peeping easier. We will be running a weekly map with all your favorites included. Leave us a note in the comments section below. If you really want to let us know how great they are, upload a photo of your favorite display to our story.
Monday, December 12, 2011
Let us know your choice in our poll.
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Monday, December 12, 2011
From the joy and seriousness of “It’s A Wonderful Life” to the silliness of “Elf,” Christmas movies run the gamut of emotions. Everybody has their favorite films and moments. The incredible acting of Jimmy Stewart in the darkest parts of “It’s a Wonderful Life,” the heart-warming scenes of “Miracle on 34th Street” and Ralphie’s desire for a BB gun in “A Christmas Story” are all staples of the holiday season. So we want to know – What is your favorite Christmas movie? Take our poll and let us know in the comment section what is your favorite Christmas movie.
Monday, December 5, 2011
Let us know what's your favorite special.
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Monday, December 5, 2011
TV sets across the country will be tuned to ABC at 8 p.m. tonight. “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” which millions of Americans watch every year, is airing tonight. For some, the Christmas season kicks off at Thanksgiving, but for many people the opening skating scene to “A Charlie Brown Christmas” is the true kickoff that Christmas is here. With the annual showing of “A Charlie Brown Christmas” in mind, we want to know. What is your favorite Christmas special? Is it Charlie Brown or is your favorite Rudolph? Do you love the Heat Miser? Does Frosty make you cry every year? Take part in our poll in let us know. If we don’t have your favorite listed, let us know about your choice in the comments section. If you’re looking to see when some of …
Friday, December 2, 2011
Not sure where to buy a tree this year?
Use our map to find out the closest place to buy a Christmas Tree. Did we miss a place? Add it to the comment section and we'll pin it on the map.
Chris Helms
8:52 am on Thursday, November 15, 2012
Green Bean Casserole gets no respect — but food writer Kendra Nordin, who I knew in my old job as editor of Jamaica Plain Patch — has the recipe and history on why we ought to call it "Feminist Green Bean Casserole." http://jamaicaplain.patch.com/blog_posts/feminist-green-bean-casserole more ›