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Christmas Corner: Recipes, Holiday Lights, Gift Ideas and Finding Santa
Looking for holiday recipes, gift ideas and the best holiday lights? We can help!
Christmas is just a few days away, so we've gathered up some of Patch's recent holiday-related coverage for you to peruse.
From recipes to gift ideas to finding the best local holiday displays, we've got you covered! Take a look:
Recipes
Tired of the tried-and-true and want to try something new? Here are some recipe ideas:
- Holiday Recipe: Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls
- 5 Party-Perfect Christmas Cookie Recipes
- Easy Ways to Dress Up Your Christmas Cookie Recipes
- Easy Mini-Meals You Can Make in a Muffin Tin
- Holiday Recipe: Fall-Inspired Banana Bread
- 8 Hot Drinks to Make in Your Slow Cooker for the Holidays
- 8 Desserts You Can Make in Mason Jars
- Ready to try a Twist on a Classic Green Bean Casserole?
- VIDEO: Tips for Creating a Gluten-Free Holiday Menu
- Holiday Recipe: Homemade Sourdough Bread and Compound Butter
- Soups Hearty Enough for a Main Course
- 8 Tips for Cooking with Kids When School's Out
- Translating Grandma's Recipes for the Holidays
- The Ultimate Game Day Dip
Finding (or Making) the Perfect Gift
Having a tough time finding the right gift for a friend, family member or colleague? Here are some ideas:
- VIDEO: How to Shop Your House for Last-Minute Gifts
- 9 DIY Foodie Gifts That Practically Make Themselves
- 6 Holiday Gift Guidelines For Your Co-Workers And Bosses
- Trends in Holiday Toys: Tetris Is Cool Again!
- Last-Minute Gift Idea: Homemade Granola
- The Best Things to Buy in December
Enjoying the Festive Decorations
Still decorating your house for the holidays—or do you want to go check out others' decorations?
- Area Residents Deck Their Halls, Trees, Homes
- App Helps Residents Find Holiday Lights Near Home
- Area Holiday Light Shows You Might Not Know About
- See This Suburban Family's $50K-Winning Christmas Light Show
- 8 DIY Christmas Decorations You Can Make on the Fly
Where's Santa?
Let's not forget about helping the kids monitor where Santa is! Check out NORAD's Santa Tracker!
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