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Friday, December 21, 2012

Last-Minute Christmas Shopping Hours

Here's when Twelve Oaks Mall, Target, Walmart, Best Buy and more will be open on this weekend and on Christmas Eve.

Doing some last-minute shopping before Christmas? Here's when the stores will be open in the Novi/Northville area:

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Twelve Oaks Mall, Best Buy, Macy's, and 6 more ›

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Christmas Shipping Deadlines 2012

What's the latest you can send a package this year to ensure pre-Christmas delivery? We run down the options for you.

If you're the type to put off holiday shopping until the last minute, not to worry—there are plenty of speedy ways to ship your items nationwide and ensure that they'll arrive before Dec. 25. Below is a rundown of USPS, FedEx and UPS deadlines for pre-Christmas arrival. Cost, of course, goes up with the speed of the service.   USPS Christmas Shipping Deadlines   Last day to ship First Class Mail Thursday, Dec. 20 Priority Mail Friday, Dec. 21 Express Mail Saturday, Dec. 22   Last day to ship FedEx Express Saver Wednesday, Dec. 19 FedEx 2Day Thursday, Dec. 20 FedEx Standard Overnight, FedEx Priority Overnight, FedEx First Overnight Friday, Dec. 21   Last day to ship UPS 2nd Day Air, UPS 2nd Day Air A.M. Thursday, Dec. 20 UPS Next Day Air, …

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United States Post Office, United States Post Office (in Northville Patch), FedEx Office Print & Ship Center, and 3 more ›

Thursday, November 1, 2012

Poll: Is it Too Early for Holiday Music?

Patch asks when Christmas jingles jive with you.

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It may be Nov. 1, but local radio stations already are dusting off their holiday records in preparation for seasonal Yuletide spinning. But is it too early for "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" if Tom the Turkey hasn't been properly stuffed? What's your favorite Christmas carol? Do you prefer the holiday classics or more modern Christmas tunes? Let us know you think by voting in our poll and sharing your comments.

Sunday, December 25, 2011

What was your favorite gift?

Share a photo of the greatest gift you got this holiday season.

Opening gifts for the holidays can be full of surprises. Sometimes we get something that we absolutely love...or hate. And sometimes we get things that are just so unexpected that you can't help but laugh! What was your favorite gift that you or a loved one got this holiday season? Share a photo of it by clicking on "Upload Photos & Videos" button. Or, email it to us at novi@patch.com or text it to us at 248-766-8421.

Saturday, December 24, 2011

What do you leave out for Santa?

Tell us what goodies you leave for Santa on Christmas Eve.

Santa Claus is coming to town! Now, what treats to leave out for him? Many families traditionally put out milk and cookies for Santa on Christmas Eve, but I've heard some people like to leave out different food for Old St. Nick. Do you leave Santa a traditional treat or give him something different? Vote in our poll and tell us about your choice of food for Santa in the comments.

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Where to Find Santa Before He Boards the Sleigh

Still haven't had a chance to share your wish list with Kris Kringle? We're here to help.

Santa Claus has been all over the place, paying visits to Maybury Farm and skating at the Novi Ice Arena. And he's still around, waiting to hear a few last requests before he returns to the North Pole and starts making his rounds. Here are a few places to visit for a last consultation with St. Nick. S. Main and W. Ann Arbor Trail, Plymouth 734-455-6620 www.​ci.​plymouth.​mi.​us/​index.​aspx?nid=232 Santa will be at Plymouth's Kellogg Park on Dec. 23 from 4:30-8:30 p.m. Have a photo taken with him for $6. While you're at the park, check out the Walk of Trees for an added touch of holiday cheer. 37700 W. Six Mile Road, Livonia 734-462-1100 www.laurelparkplace.com Santa will be stationed at the Food Court at Laurel Park Place through …

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Buffalo Wild Wings (in Plymouth-Canton Patch)

Monday, December 19, 2011

Ready for Christmas? Church Worship Times

Find out when Novi churches are holding Christmas services.

Merry Christmas, Patch readers! Read on for Novi churches' Christmas Eve and Christmas worship times. Or if your church is out of town, you can check out Northville, Plymouth or Canton service times. Dec. 24 3 and 5 p.m. Christmas Eve candlelight services Dec. 25 10 a.m. Christmas Day worship Dec. 24 4 p.m. Christmas Eve mass 6 p.m. Children's Mass, and a 6 p.m. mass in Spanish 11 p.m. mass, with music and prelude at 10:30 p.m. Dec. 25 9 and 11 a.m. Christmas Day masses Dec. 24 Christmas Eve candlelight services, 5-6:30 p.m. and 7-8:30 p.m. Dec. 25 11:15 a.m. Sunday worship Dec. 24 6 and 11 p.m. Christmas Eve worship services Dec. 25 10 a.m. Christmas Day worship Dec. 24 7 p.m. Christmas Eve Lessons and Carols Service Dec. 25 10 a.m. …

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Ready for Christmas? Holiday Worship Times (in Northville Patch), Ready for Christmas? Holiday Worship Times (in Plymouth-Canton Patch), and Ready for Christmas? Holiday Worship Times (in Plymouth-Canton Patch)

Connie

7:11 am on Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Thank-you for the info/times.....we are always searching for that at the last minute!   more ›

Friday, December 16, 2011

Dear Santa: Here's My Registry

Many retailers such as the Kohl's, Toys R Us and Pottery Barn in Novi now offer a convenient way to share wish lists with online gift registries, but an expert says beware the pitfalls of electronic gift-seeking.

If you’re still stumped about gifts for those last few people on your Christmas list, you might want to check their online gift registries. Yes, the traditional letter to Santa might still be the preferred method of dropping hints about what kids — or kids at heart — want for Christmas. But some are opting for store registries and wish lists as a way to convey holiday hints to friends and family. Some families even take the tradition of mailing off that letter to Santa into a totally virtual experience. Websites like Santa.com and Santa’s Hideout allow kids to write their Santa letters online, create wish lists to share with family and friends, interact with elves, read blogs from Santa, play games and do activities, all under their …

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Christmas 'Wish List' Registry Feels Too Much Like a Lump of Coal (in Hartland Patch), Kohl's, Toys 'R' US, and 1 more ›

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