Share your cutest, cuddliest holiday pet photos here!
That's my cat, Nugget, who found her favorite toy in early December and has basically been living in it ever since. Do you have a cute holiday pet photo? Share it in the gallery above!
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In the midst of all the holiday hoopla, do you stop every time you find Miracle on 34th Street on television? Between the made-for-TV offerings, the newbies and the annual chestnuts, there are lots of opportunities to get some holiday spirit from the comfort of your couch. Vote in our poll and share your favorites in the comments! Do you need some modern humor, like Elf, or are you hooked on classics like It's a Wonderful Life and White Christmas when it comes to Christmas movies? Which variation of A Christmas Carol has you wishing for roast goose and plum pudding, Alastair Sim's version or Scrooged? Are there TV movies that you remember, even though few do, like The Homecoming (which led to The Waltons series) or The House Without a …
Join carolers visiting shops and see Santa on Sunday
Celebrate Christmas this weekend in Coventry Village. On Friday and Saturday, join community members singing Christmas favorites at local shops. They'll be along the Coventry Road shops between Mayfield Road and Euclid Heights Boulevard from 5 to 9 p.m. Hot cocoa will be served. On Sunday, Santa Claus will visit the busniness district from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. MORE: Consider These Coventry Stores for Christmas Shopping
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Kids can spend the day at The Chalet during winter break
The Chalet Toboggan Chutes will have special hours while kids are off school during winter break: Dec. 23: Noon to 10:30 p.m. Dec. 24: Noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 25: Closed Dec. 26: Noon to 10:30 p.m. Dec. 27: Noon to 10:30 p.m. Dec. 28: Noon to 10:30 p.m. Dec. 29: Noon to 10:30 p.m. Dec. 30: Noon to 10:30 p.m. Dec. 31: Noon to 5 p.m. Jan. 1: Noon to 10:30 p.m. Jan. 2: Noon to 10:30 p.m. Jan. 3: Noon to 10:30 p.m. Jan. 4: Noon to 10:30 p.m. Jan. 5: Noon to 5 p.m. The chutes this year feature a new lift that carries your toboggan to the top of the hill, so all you have to do is walk up the steps. The chutes, with a 70-foot drop that sends toboggans down 700 feet of ice at 45 mph, operate with or without snow. Daily …
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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!
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
Holiday shops and markets are just a short drive away.
If you’re still holiday shopping, time is running out! There are just a few places where you can buy local art and crafts in the area this weekend, but if you know of any we missed, please add the details in the comments. If you're hosting or attending an upcoming craft show, add it to our free event calendar.
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Make these brisket, latke, and sufganiyot recipes for Hanukkah.
This year, Hanukkah begins on the evening of Saturday, Dec. 8 and ends on the evening of Sunday, Dec. 16. Observing the Festival of Lights goes hand-in-hand with making special Hanukkah foods. Before you light the menorah, make sure you have all the ingredients for some great brisket, latke, and sufganiyot. Although there are many recipes, below are a few to try during the eight nights. Potato Latkes Ingredients Instructions Once they are ready to eat, try them with some apple sauce mixed with sugar & cinnamon, sour cream or just a sprinkling of salt. Brisket Ingredients Instructions Sufganiyot (jelly doughnuts) from chabad.org Ingredients Instructions TELL US: What are your favorite things to eat during Hanukkah? Do you have any …
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Add your tips for extending the life of your Christmas tree in the comments.
If you’re looking to buy a live Christmas tree this year, there are plenty of places to turn near Cleveland Heights. Here are a few local garden centers that currently have trees for sale: Don’t forget to stay safe while enjoying your beautifully decorated tree. Check out these tips from the Brecksville Fire Department and a Brecksville business owner about keeping your home safe this holiday season. One main takeaway: be careful with those extension cords, and don't plug too many together. They can easily start a fire. Stow Patch has a “Christmas tree tea” recipe that can help keep trees hydrated and extend the life of your tree. What tips do you have for finding and preserving the perfect Christmas tree? Add them in the comments below.
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Decorating your home for the holiday? Show us your favorite piece!
When we decorate our home for the holidays I remind my family of the story around each decoration. One of my favorites is the very first ornament I received from a friend who told me how important it is to build your own collection of holiday ornaments. I was single and had just moved into my own apartment at the time. I had a little Charlie Brown tree and not much to put on it. The little crochet dove she gave me has a musical box in in the back that plays a whiney (albeit not so loudly today) 'It's A Small World.' Another good one is the little house ornament that represented the year we bought our first home in Pennsylvania. We had bought a townhouse and the ornament looked like our home. At the time I worked across from the Moravian …
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Celebrate the Festival of Lights in Cleveland Heights with fun events and delicious recipes.
This year, Hanukkah begins on the evening of Saturday, Dec. 8, and ends a week later on Sunday, Dec. 16. According to Chabad.org, Hanukkah starts on the Hebrew calendar date of 25 Kislev and lasts for eight days. For those of us who aren't attuned to the Jewish calendar, that translates to sundown on Saturday, Dec. 8. You can attend Chabad of Cleveland's free Latkes & Lights celebration Monday, Dec. 10 at ETON Chagrin Boulevard. Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights, commemorates the story of the Maccabean Revolt against Syrian rulers in present day Israel 2,300 years ago. The Maccabees wanted to rededicate Jerusalem's main temple but had only enough oil to kindle the Eternal Light for one day. The oil lasted for eight days, …
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