While Santa's travels steal the spotlight every Christmas Eve, Mrs. Claus has grown into an important holiday figure in her own right.
Sit down and stare awhile. Warmest wishes for a happy and healthy holiday season.
Sleigh bells ring, are you listening? (Click for a holiday treat if you're a child of the 1980s.)
Friends dropping by? You likely have the five ingredients for these amazing cookies in your pantry.
Are you a new mom with an old Lemonheads t-shirt? The map below shows where you can find other new moms of your generation.
These sides will take center stage at the holiday table.
Simple tips for making sure all your hard work in the kitchen doesn't go to waste.
Here are some fun and weird facts about Christmas foods that might have you rethinking your own holiday menu and traditions.
Patch continues its countdown of the top local stories from 2013.
From an entire gingerbread village to a life-sized gingerbread house, these sweet and festive creations are the perfect addition to the holiday season.
Duck, Duck, Facebook; drowning deaths in Baltimore, best holiday lights - all the news in Maryland in one click.
Restaurants, parks, pro sports teams and crime were all part of the rankings for America's 50 Best Cities.
Worried about how to provide your family with an amazing holiday and still stay on budget? CCCS of MD & DE financial spokesperson Deanna Booker and a local client couple share practical suggestions to help you achieve this goal.
A pie bird will prevent your pies from getting soggy.
What you need to know before you head out to wrap up your Christmas shopping.
County Executive Laura Neuman and other officials delivered food, toys and clothing to local families in need as part of the county's Holiday Sharing Program.
Spice up your holiday dessert spread with these creative dishes.
We reveal how much to tip your babysitter, mail carrier, hairdresser, and more.
…Or a cup of coffee, or going to the movies? Smart spender Betty Linneman made the ultimate New Year’s resolution in 2013. Could you do the same?
Check out these holiday classics with your family this week.
It's not too late to see these elaborate train gardens in Anne Arundel County.
The Baltimore-based activewear company is earning praise and criticism for continuing its business ties with the Robertson family.
The map below shows a snapshot of how many minutes it generally takes people to get to work.
Patch continues its countdown of the top stories from 2013.
Casino okayed for National Harbor, crack kingpin sentenced, tax season delay - all the Maryland news you may have missed.
The National Weather Service warns of potential flooding, possible light snow in some areas Christmas Eve.
Find out where in Maryland you can visit a nursing home or hospital during the holidays.
The i5 Church "I Am Christmas" campaign brought out 700 volunteers to distribute toys to more than 4,000 kids in Anne Arundel County.
Where are the stations playing Christmas music? Everywhere. We looked at the numbers of just how many in 2012.
Follow this simple tip to ensure baking your holiday cake is a no-fuss experience.
BB gun eye injury, 277 trees in the house, Justin Tucker proposal - news of the strange and unusual.
The crowdsourcing website allows online readers to pitch in toward fundraising efforts for everything from pet expenses to mission trips.
If your holiday desserts require brown sugar but it's too hard to use, here's a great tip for softening it in only 10 minutes.