Santa Demystifies Wiggling Down the Chimney in Letter to Boy, 7

Santa also explained he used to enter homes through stoves in a poof of magic dust. But modern furnaces changed everything.

'The Interview' Back On; Other Movies Opening on Christmas Day 2014

Also opening: “Unbroken,” “Selma,” “The Imitation,” “Into the Woods,” “Big Eyes,” “The Gambler,” “American Sniper” and “Leviathan.”

5 Ways to Avoid Poisoning Your Holiday Guests

If you’re sending leftovers home with your guests or planning to repurpose them over the long weekend, follow these food-safety tips.

Woman To Thieves Who Stole Jesus: 'You Need God'

Patch readers share some of the stories behind singing houses and twinkling lights in Patch’s Southeast Michigan Holiday Lights Guide.

About That White Christmas You're Dreaming Of in Metro Detroit ...

You may be rewarded, if only briefly. The Detroit metro could get an inch or so of snow, but its expected to melt quickly.

Track Santa's Trek to Southeast Michigan

The folks at NORAD are gearing up to chart Mr. Claus’ Christmas Eve journey across the globe.

'Operation Pig-Out' Ham Distribution Begins

Oakland County sheriff’s deputies based at substations throughout the county will be handing out 300 hams Tuesday.

Watch: How to Make 'Magic' Reindeer Dust

This simple and affordable project may become a Christmas eve tradition at your house

How to Make Gift Returns Fast and Easy

Know the return policies for Kohl’s, Macy’s, Target, Walmart, Toys “R” Us, Old Navy, Victoria’s Secret and more before you go.

Jesus Steals Christmas Back From Satan

The devil may be coming to Lansing’s state Capitol grounds, but Jesus, the Virgin Mary and Joseph got there first.

What Christmas Travel Forecast Means to You

Lower Michigan motorists should be prepared for rapidly changing weather conditions on Christmas Eve, AccuWeather.com advises.

Find The Best Gifts Under $100 With The 2014 Northville Patch Holiday Gift Guide

Shop for everyone on your holiday list, all within your budget.

Where to Find the Best Holiday Lights in the Northville Area and Beyond

Have you spotted some amazing shows of Clark Griswold-esque decorating passion? Tell us where!

Menorah-Topped Vehicles Spread the Light on Chanukah

The "Menorahcade," as the parade is called, is organized by the Lubavitch Yeshivah - International School for Chabad Leadership.

Top 10 Bygone Christmas Traditions

Bill Kalmar of Lake Orion has put together a Top 10 list of traditions that may stoke memories among people all across Michigan.

Shop for the Best Electronics This Holiday With The Northville Patch 2014 Tech Gift Guide

Discover the latest gadgets for the best prices.

Satanic Holiday Display OK'd for Capitol Grounds

Officials say the display is “absolutely disgusting,” but OK under constitutional freedom of speech rights.

What Are the Chances of a White Christmas in Detroit Metro?

Historically, Detroit is among five U.S. cities with the greatest chances for a white Christmas. Plus, your forecast for the week ahead.

Prep for This Season With the Northville Patch Winter Gift Guide

Get everything you need to fight the snow and stay warm this winter.

Smitten with the Mitten? 12 Michigan-Made Gift Ideas

If you want to share some Michigan love this holiday season, we have some ideas to fit a variety of budgets.

Shopping Made Easy With The Northville Patch 2014 Holiday Gift Guide

Find gifts for everyone on your shopping list.

Secret Santa Does It Again, Drops $1,200 Coin in Red Kettle

From Michigan to Hawaii and in between, mystery donors toss South African Krugerrand gold coins into Salvation Army’s Red Kettles.

Holiday Tipping: Who and How Much?

You don’t want to go overboard, but you don’t want to be a Scrooge, either.

Michigan Boasts 2 of the 17 Most Amazing Christmas Towns in America

Should your town have made the list? Tell us why or why not in the comments.

It's Easy for Northville Residents to Make Holidays Brighter for Kids in Hospital

The holidays are tough for kids at Children’s Hospital of Michigan – and for their parents, who don’t want to leave their bedsides.