'Tis the Season to Be Jolly ... and Decorative

Enter your decorated home into Patch's Deck the House Contest and you could win $100,000 for Richfield schools.

Fraser Experts Offer Tips to Minimize Holiday Stress For Children, Families

The Richfield-based organization specializes in autism services.

Editor's Note: The following is a Fraser press release. Holidays can be a stressful time for children and families. Fraser, Minnesota’s largest and most experienced provider of autism services, provides the following helpful tips to lessen the inevitable increased stimulation associated with the holiday season. 1. Try to maintain as much of a routine as possible. If the routine will be changing it can be helpful to inform your children ahead of time. 2. Use social stories to prepare children for upcoming events or changes in routine. Social stories provide children with a description of what will happen through a story. Parents can write a brief story to help children to know what to expect. 3. Limit the number of stores to which you …

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Gift Ideas For Everyone On Your List

Suggestions for parents, siblings, friends and sweethearts.

Where is the Best Holiday House Display in the Metro Area?

Add your pick for the best holiday lights and decorations displays in the Twin Cities metro area.

December Full of Special Celebration Days: Holiday Countdown

You might be surprised what other celebratory days fall within December.

Christmas gets most of the press this time of year, but December is a month full of religious and secular festivals and holidays, along with some wild and wacky days as well. Here’s a reminder of the major holidays this month, along with a collection of the most bizarre holidays gleaned from the corners of the Internet. We can’t vouch for the authenticity of some of these lesser known observances, but if you need a moment to forget the stress that sometimes comes with the major holidays, there’s got to be a few here to make you smile. Forget the 12 Days of Christmas. Here’s a whole month of ways to celebrate: What days will you celebrate? Tell us in the comments section below. Follow Richfield Patch on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | …

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Caitlin Burgess

9:47 pm on Sunday, December 2, 2012

I know! I personally liked "Bathtub Party Day." LOL   more ›

Your Guide to the 2012 Holiday Season

A collection of stories, events and information to help you through the 2012 holiday season.

Holiday Gifts For the Techies on Your List

Techies will love the almost unlimited options available this holiday season. With so much to choose from, Patch is here to help.