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Christmas Day

Tuesday, December 25, 2012

A Playlist to Enjoy on Christmas

Listen to your favorite Christmas songs here!

Sunday, December 23, 2012

Playlist: The Best Holiday Songs, Picked by You

Happy Holidays from Patch!

We've rounded up the best of the best holiday songs, according to you, and created a Spotify playlist that can be played at your holiday parties this year. Thank you to everyone who told us their favorite and if we forgot any, let us know in the comments. Happy Holidays from Patch!

5 Holistic Tips to Cope with Holiday Blues

Dealing with stress or feelings of loneliness this holiday season? The Cleveland Clinic's wellness coordinator gives simple ways to beat the holiday blues.

“Fitness, nutrition, mind, body and spirit are all connected,” said Hillcrest Employee Wellness Coordinator and RN, Rose Hosler. She suggests five, low- to no-cost ways, that improve overall well-being and keep stress levels in check. 1. Take Time to Breathe: Sit quietly for one minute, breathing in through the nose and out through the mouth. You could do this while driving to and from work, before sitting down to eat, or at bedtime. The Benefit: Research shows taking deep breaths four times a day improves cognitive function by 20 percent. “Just step back. When you pause to take a deep breath it calms your mind and body,” said Hosler. For emotional and physical benefits she suggests breathing deep four times a day. 2. Use Aromatherapy: …

Saturday, December 22, 2012

Cleveland Heights Churches to Host Christmas Services

Find out when churches in the city are hosting their services and masses

In the coming days, churches in Cleveland Heights will be reminding people that Christmas is about far more than gift exchanges. Several of the churches in and around the city will hold Christmas services and masses on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. Here are a few services in and around Cleveland Heights: There are plenty of churches in Cleveland Heights. Feel free to leave information about your church's Christmas service in the comments section below.

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Nikki Ferrell

9:28 am on Sunday, December 23, 2012

Message from Marilyn M. Brandt: Hope Lutheran Church will have their Christmas Eve Service at 6:30pm. Hope is located at 2222 Taylor Rd. at Northvale Drive in Cleveland Heights.   more ›

Thursday, December 20, 2012

Which Restaurants are Open on Christmas Day?

Here are a few in town or just a short drive away. If you know of any of your favorite restaurants that are open that we missed, add them in the comments.

Whether you don’t celebrate Christmas or just don’t feel like cooking for the holiday, we have you covered. Here are some of the restaurants that are open on Christmas Day in Northeast Ohio’s Patch towns:  Click on the links above for information on each restaurant, including its phone number and regular business hours. Holiday hours may be different, so call ahead!  Did we miss the restaurant you love to visit on Christmas? Let us know the details in the comments.  

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