Monday, December 24, 2012
How much will we spend this year? And what's the best-selling Christmas song of all time? Find the answers below.
We know that there were three Wise Men, 12 days of Christmas and that Santa delivers all his presents around the world in one night. But did you know... $23,439.38 How much it would cost to buy your "true love" all the gifts in the 12 Day of Christmas . 12.9 billion hours, $447 billion How many hours Americans were expected to spend shopping, wrapping and returning gifts last year. That was about 42 hours and $688.87 per person. Get your postman/postwoman a gift According to Hallmark, Christmas is the largest card-sending occasion . Nearly 1.5 billion cards are sent to friends and family every Christmas Season. (That's actually down 400 million cards since 2004.) $983 million The value of U.S. imports of Christmas tree ornaments from …
Looking for a place to get your coffee, dine out or get some last minute grocery items? We did a little research and found out what local places will open Tuesday.
Christmas Day is almost here! As expected most businesses and eateries stay closed on this holiday but as previous years have shown Patch has once again found that a handful of places will be open for some last minute needs. Those looking their coffee fix to get the big day started can likely head to Dunkin' Donuts which plans to be open most of the day. The location at Williams and the Boulevard is usually open all morning til late afternoon and the one on Route 17 South usually stays open 24 hours. Starbucks on Route 17 South will close on Christmas Day. The famous Bendix Diner on Route 17 never closes and is always open all all holidays including Christmas Day. IHOP on Route 17 South opens for breakfast and an early lunch. Most of the …
The North American Aerospace Defense Command has a website that now offers a Santa tracker mobile app to follow the jolly man's magical flight.
They sent him their wish lists, sat on his lap, and left cookies and milk for his arrival. Now the only thing left for children to do is track Santa's progress as he delivers gifts around the world on Christmas Eve. Thanks to the folks behind the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) website, families worldwide can now follow Santa's Christmas journey in real time. "We are the only organization that has the technology, the qualifications and the people to do it," NORAD said on its website. "NORAD tracks Santa, but only Santa knows his route, which means we cannot predict where and when he will arrive at your house." Santa usually starts at the International Date Line in the Pacific Ocean and travels west, NORAD noticed, meaning…
Sunday, December 23, 2012
A weak storm front expected to bring up to two inches of snow starting Monday night.
Cross your fingers. As of Sunday, weather projections indicate a storm front entering the region that could give us—gasp—a white Christmas. According to the National Weather Service, there is a 20 percent chance of snow on Tuesday, with a temperature ultimately reaching 38 degrees. Stephen Pellettiere, with Ion Weather based at the Morristown Municipal Airport, said current projections appear to have the small storm begin producing at about 9 p.m. on Christmas Eve, tapering off at the latest 6 a.m. Tuesday morning. "A little storm is passing to our south," he said. "There's a tenth of an inch of moisture, which translates to about an inch of snow." Some areas, including southern Morris County, could see as much as two inches of the white …
The North American Aerospace Defense Command has a website that now offers a Santa tracker mobile app to follow the jolly man's magical flight.
They sent him their wish lists, sat on his lap, and left cookies and milk for his arrival. Now the only thing left for children to do is track Santa's progress as he delivers gifts around the world on Christmas Eve. Thanks to the folks behind the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) website, families worldwide can now follow Santa's Christmas journey in real time. The tradition started in 1955 after an advertisement for Sears Roebuck & Co. misprinted a telephone number for a special "Santa hotline." Instead of reaching Kris Kringle, the number put kids through to the Continental Air Defense Command (CONAD) Commander-in-Chief’s operations, according to a description on the NORAD Tracks Santa Facebook page, which has more than …
Saturday, December 22, 2012
A look at the hot toys for tots this holiday season.
Every holiday season, the mailbox fills with the latest toy catalogs. Children peruse the pages as they scribble their lists, daydreaming about what they will find under the tree come Christmas morning. Parents pull out their pocketbooks, spending hard-earned cash as they anticipate the joy on those little faces. What will be the runaway favorites this year is always a guess, but here are some of the latest trends, mixed with tried-and-true perennial favorites. jChews Smartphone teether by Jellystone No tears for parents or babies. Babies love nothing more than to gum Mom and Dad’s cell phone, but now they’ll be too intrigued with their own smartphone to chew on. The Jellystone smartphone teether comes in seven funky colors and is BPA …
As you look over the list of gifts you need this holiday season, an unsettling feeling starts. How will I pay for all these gifts? How about homemade gifts?
Gift-giving is meant to be a time for sharing how much you appreciate others, but rising prices and tight budgets take the feel-good vibes right out of gift-giving traditions. This year, take the money stress out of the holidays by turning to homemade gifts. Homemade gifts are a great way to show you appreciate someone while also adding a personal touch. Gifts don’t need to be expensive to be special. Get the family involved in the fun and you will be creating memories while making unique gifts for those who mean the most in your life. Patch explores the homemade holidays in hopes that you will find something to inspire you to enjoy the season more. Healthy options: Pack energy in a jar with healthy snacks like energy bars, dark chocolate…
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Hasbrouck Heights volunteer fire firefighters will once again escort Santa Claus all through town. Check the schedule below so you can plan when and where to meet up with Santa.
Santa Claus has one more big appearance to make in Hasbrouck Heights before he gets ready to deliver presents to the youngsters on Christmas Day. On Sunday, Dec. 23, the Hasbrouck Heights Volunteer Fire Department will escort Santa Claus all through town to meet the children and pose for photos. Here is the official schedule: 4 to 4:20 p.m. - Collins and Baldwin 4:30 to 4:50 p.m. - Hasbrouck and Ottawa 5 to 5:20 p.m. - Paterson and Burton 5:30 to 5:55 p.m. - Oak Grove and La Salle 6:05 to 6:25 p.m. - Oak Grove and Jefferson 6:35 to 6:55 p.m. - Oldfeld and Division 7:05 to 7:20 p.m. - Cleveland and Summit 7:45 p.m. - Cleveland and Woodland Arrangements can be made with the fire chief if a child is unable to make it to one of the Santa stops…
Clad from head to toe in red and green, each one with a Santa hat on his or her head, the young Euclid Eagles took to the stage to put on an adorable and fun holiday show for their families Wednesday afternoon. Dozens of students made up the Lil' People's Chorus singing and dancing through a variety of holiday classics like "Jingle Bells" "Frosty the Sowman" and "We Wish You a Merry Christmas." At the end of the half-hour show the chorus broke into smiles and cheers as Santa appeared from the back of the auditorium just as they sang "Santa Claus is Coming to Town." Santa joined the students on stage handing each one some candy. The holiday show presented by the Euclid School PTA was performed at the high school auditorium.
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
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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Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Hi friends! I'm the Patch Elf on the Shelf. Call me Patchy. I've heard about more of my friends hanging around the area lately, and I wondered what they were up to. Could their families post pictures here on Patch to show me? I'd love to catch up with them. We all go back to Santa on Christmas Eve, but in the meantime, we'll be watching you! Cheers, Patchy the Elf Add your photo by clicking on the green "Upload Photos and Videos" icon.
Scott Helming
1:21 pm on Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Actually, there is no firm evidence there were three wise men. We know if three gifts, hence the thought of three persons...An ongoing mystery! more ›