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Here at Patch, we're counting down the last few days and hours of 2012! As this year draws to a close, whether you're hosting or heading to a special New Year's celebration, Patch ha...

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  Chances are after all the gifts are opened, you will have a few things to return. Take a look at the tips below, which will hopefully make your return shopping go more smoothl...

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A box of wax cylinders discovered in a London attic held a special heirloom for one British family — and also what may be the oldest surviving recording of a family at Christmas. The...

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The last week of the year is a popular time to head to the movies.  You may want to take a break from the holiday festivities to check out one of the three new movies that open on De...

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Fruitcakes have become a punchline: the gift nobody wants to receive, the holiday treat that nobody wants to actually eat. But fruitcakes used to be as central to Christmas cuisine a...