Articles tagged: holidays
Unwrapping Memories: What gift will you never forget?
Posted: Dec 25, 2012By now there's a good chance the children in your life, both in age and in heart have already torn into most of their gifts. Read more »
Santas enjoy helping Ann Arbor area children believe in Christmastime magic
Posted: Dec 25, 2012If you saw Joe Eadie -- a genial, grey-bearded 61-year-old -- walking down the street, you might think to yourself: 'That guy looks like Santa.' Read more »
with video: Reports from the North Pole: Santa's helpers thoughtfully respond to letters from children
Posted: Dec 24, 2012In a cluttered florescent lit room toward the back of a postal office in downtown Dexter, Santa's helpers stuff envelopes with letters to children. Read more »
Unwrapping memories: What toy do you miss from your childhood?
Posted: Dec 23, 2012You dreamily stared at the television commercials describing every detail, wrote eager letters to Santa, then begged your parents to the edge of insanity. Read more »
recipes: Entertaining with easy-to-assemble party foods
Posted: Dec 22, 2012MICHELE KAYAL, Associated Press It's easy to have romantic visions of the holidays — cozy fires, perfectly wrapped gifts, your house decorated like a magazine spread, all your friends gathered to celebrate, marveling at your ... Read more »
Last chance: Where to visit Santa in Ann Arbor this weekend
Posted: Dec 22, 2012It's the last weekend before Christmas. Read more »
recipes: A couple of light libations to set the holiday mood
Posted: Dec 15, 2012SARA MOULTON, Associated Press Back during my days at Gourmet magazine, my many duties included teaching cooking classes. I used to tell my students — especially the cooking-impaired ones — that if they made sure ... Read more »
Recipe: Throw a roll-your-own-sushi New Year's Eve party
Posted: Dec 28, 2011J.M. HIRSCH, AP Food Editor Not a New Year's Eve partier? Me either. My ideal Dec. 31 is pretty basic. We invite another family to spend the night, freeing us up to get comfortable, play ... Read more »
column: A perfect Christmas Day
Posted: Dec 25, 20116:15 a.m. - The bedroom door swings open and Todd Junior launches himself onto the bed screaming, “Mom! Dad! Wake Up! IT’S CHRISTMAS!” Dad, who was assembling and wrapping toys until twenty minutes ago, can’t open ... Read more »
column: It's Christmas Eve! Is this your chafing dish?
Posted: Dec 24, 2011Dodge pulls into the driveway at Grandma’s House. Mom, Dad, Todd Junior and little Susie are all quivering with anticipation and full bladders as they limp up the driveway, trying to stamp a little blood ... Read more »
With poll: Stores busy as holiday shopping season moves into its final week
Posted: Dec 17, 2011This is one of the busiest shopping weekends of the year, and local businesses are enjoying the crowds. Macy's at Briarwood Mall opened at 7 a.m. this morning, and Sharon Wilson from Whitmore Lake was ... Read more »
Holiday lights map: Where are the best displays around town?
Posted: Dec 10, 2011Do you enjoy driving around town this time of year, looking at beautiful light displays? AnnArbor.com is putting together a map of local holiday light displays to guide you on your winter wandering — but ... Read more »
recipe: Is it magic? Mom's apple pie recipe
Posted: Dec 08, 2011I got my first marriage proposal when I was 16 years old. I'd like to think I earned it with my stunning good looks, my kind heart and my geeky obsession with all things related ... Read more »
Pets: With some preparation, holiday entertaining and travel can be less stressful for pets
Posted: Dec 08, 2011Taking care of pets properly is often more work than people anticipate when they take on the responsibility. This is never more obvious then around the holidays when the mood is chaotic, travel is high ... Read more »
Photo gallery: Kids — and kids-at-heart — visit AnnArbor.com for photos with Santa
Posted: Dec 03, 2011AnnArbor.com hosted its 2011 free holiday event for families on Friday evening, featuring treats, activities and a visit with Santa. Local photographer Mercy Whitney captured the images, the best of which are featured in the ... Read more »
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