The holiday season can take a devastating turn if Christmas trees and decorations are not properly maintained.
Share the area’s holiday cheer with Patch.
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After several big storms, missed school and hours of shoveling this month, we still might not have a white Christmas.
It's a busy week and weekend in and around Springfield Patch. See what's going on.
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.
From an entire gingerbread village to a life-sized gingerbread house, these sweet and festive creations are the perfect addition to the holiday season.
A pie bird will prevent your pies from getting soggy.
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.
Just like Kris Kringle himself, Santa Claus Fred Standaert prides himself on deliveries, but commonly uses a different mode of transportation than St. Nick's reindeer-led sleigh.
Check all of your doors and porches before going postal.
The map below shows a snapshot of how many minutes it generally takes people to get to work.
Local Santa Fred Standaert has attended several schools to perfect his Santa Claus abilities.
Tips on hosting an original holiday party all your own.
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.
Also making headlines the past week: Elderly couple's lifesavings stolen in daytime burglary, 40 million customers affected by Target credit card breach, and missing man found dead.
This Calico cat named Daisy is available for adoption at the Delaware County SPCA.
The holiday season can bring many dangers to the pet in your life.
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.