Make-A-Wish Grants Girl's Dream + Breweries Named Among Region's Best: MD Good News

MARYLAND — The holidays are upon us, and residents are in a cheery mood. Make-A-Wish brightened a Maryland girl's day by granting her dream to become a model.

Several breweries are also feeling the love, as they were named some of the region's best. In other eatery news, a father and a son from Maryland are competing on a new baking show.

Residents can show their holiday spirit by decorating gingerbread houses and sharing their pictures with Patch. Yes, there will be prizes. Foodies will additionally enjoy a chocolate festival this weekend in the state capital.

Thousands of Christmas lights will please the whole family, and all the Clark Griswold's can send us their displays for a chance to be featured.

Without further delay, here are the week's happiest stories:

Maryland Sisters Model For Macy's Billboard Thanks To Make-A-Wish

Make-A-Wish and Macy's granted Abi's wish to be a Macy's billboard model. You can see her and her sister Vivi on Route 301 in Prince George's County.

Three MOCO Breweries Named To Eater D.C.'s 'Essentials' List

Check out these breweries that were chosen by Eater D.C. staff for the list of essentials in the Washington, D.C. area.

New NBC Baking Show Features Father, Son From Annapolis: WBAL

A new baking show features a father and a son from Annapolis. The partners will compete for $50,000 in a contest hosted by celebrities.

Show Us Your Awesome Gingerbread House, And Win Prizes

We're inviting our readers to participate in our second annual gingerbread house contest. Submit a photo of your house for a chance to win!

Annapolis To Host Chocolate Binge Festival Sunday On West Street

The Chocolate Binge Festival returns to Annapolis this weekend. Thirty vendors will sell sweets beneath the holiday lights on West Street.

Christmas Light Show Features 100K Lights In Bel Air

A drive-thru display on Churchville Road has flipped on the lights and sounds for the holiday season.

Maryland Christmas Lights: Help Us Map Best 2021 Holiday Displays

Where are the best places to see holiday lights in Maryland? Tell us, so we can put them in our 2021 holiday light show guide!

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More Good News Stories:

Hanukkah

• Baltimore Menorah Car Parade 2021 Was Followed By Light Show
• Hanukkah Started In Owings Mills With Fire Show
• Hanukkah 2021 In Montgomery County: Find Local Celebrations Here
• Festival Of Lights Activities In Howard County Include Gelt Drop

Christmas

• Grinch Spreads Cheer, Not Fear, In Hagerstown
• TV Crew Films Havre de Grace Holiday Special
• Midnight Madness Shopping Returns To Downtown Annapolis
• Ferris Wheel In Bel Air Installed For Winter Wonderland
• Perry Hall Christmas Tree Lighting 2021 Planned For This Weekend

Community

• Mervo Football Wins First State Title After Death Of Teammate
• Foo Fighters Announce Show In Columbia May 2022
• Construction Begins On New Flood Mitigation Pond In Ellicott City
• Bel Air Town Hall Renovation Project To Begin

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