Tuesday, December 25, 2012
It's a decision families make every year - were you willing to withstand the cold, sap and needles necessary for an 'authentic' Christmas?
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Tuesday, December 25, 2012
Sure, everyone appreciates some good holiday decor. But have you ever been tempted to take it easy on yourself and purchase an artificial Christmas tree? Purists won't go near them, but for others, the thought of chopping down a tree - leaving needles, sap and leaking water in your living room - is not their idea of a happy holiday. Despite the hassle, real trees outsell their artificial cousins by more than a 3-to-1 margin each season, according to the National Christmas Tree Association. Bear in mind, of course, that artificial trees can be reused every year. Readers, what do you think? Did you undertake the Griswold family tradition this year or are did an artificial tree do the trick for your family?
There's not much better than a child's face when they run to the tree in the morning and start ripping into all the gifts Santa brought them. Share your moments of joy!
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Tuesday, December 25, 2012
"Opening presents is like playing air hockey with God," is what Matthew Inman of The Oatmeal once wrote in trying to capture the joy of children opening gifts on Christmas morning. There's not much better than a child's face when they run to the tree in the morning and start ripping into all the gifts Santa brought them. Let's share those moments here and put a smile on everyone's face with a gallery of Tiverton-Little Compton kids opening their gifts on Christmas morning. Click the "Upload Photos and Videos" button to add your photo or video to our gallery. Who knows, your kid might go viral like the Nintendo 64 kid (see attached video).
Here's a look at what's open and closed this Tuesday, Dec. 25.
Here's a look at what's open and closed on Christmas, this Tuesday, Dec. 25: U.S. Post Office (Tiverton-Little Compton locations) — Closed; no mail delivery today Tiverton Town Hall — Closed Little Compton Town Hall - Closed. Tiverton Essex Public Library — Closed Tiverton Union Public Library - Closed. Little Compton Public Schools — Closed Tiverton Public Schools — Closed winter break. School administration building is also closed. Grocery Stores Tom's Market - Closed. Convenience Stores/Gas Stations Cumberland Farms - Closed. Rite Aid - Closed. Coffee Shops Black Goose Cafe - Closed. Coastal Roasters - Closed Moose Cafe - Closed. Most Restaurants and Stores Most restaurant and stores will be closed today at owner's discretion, but you…
Monday, December 24, 2012
Consumerism surrounds the holiday season: is greed inevitable, and how do you avoid it?
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Monday, December 24, 2012
For those children who celebrate, Christmas' biggest connotation can be the pile of gifts. With this in mind, a panel of staff contributors at The Chicago Tribune tackled the question of whether it's inevitable to see greed in their kids around Christmastime. The parents weighed in on suggestions to remind kids of Christmas spirit. Among their suggestions? Help your kids round up some old toys to donate to charity before giving them new toys. Sign them up to participate in a community service project. The Tribune's advice got us thinking at Patch about how we were taught or are teaching our kids to be less greedy around the holidays. Some of our suggestions? Find a giving tree and let your child pick a name or two off of it, and take them …
Tell us your favorite holiday movie.
I'm a junkie for "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation." It's my favorite holiday movie ever. I watch it at least once every year. Clark Griswold. Cousin Eddy. Todd and Margo. Aunt Bethany. Audrey and Rusty. I start to laugh just thinking about the movie, which I've watched a zillion times. What is your favorite holiday movie? Feel free to add your own favorite movies in the comments section below!
How to cook a perfect prime rib roast
My phone is ringing off the hook, and emails are asking for my prime rib recipe from last year. Prime rib is a very expensive "company's coming" cut of meat, and typically it only goes on sale around the holidays. Rancher Beef rib roasts have large, traditional prime rib bones on one side. It is typically three to four pounds. With tall college guys in the family, we usually think a pound per person, including a bone with each slice. That is an outstanding price, and select a roast that is "marbled" with bits of fat "speckled" in the center of the roast; ask the meat manager to help you select if you have a question. The regular long prime rib bones add flavor and hold the shape of the meat while it cooks, which is important. This "marble…
We're looking for the schedule of Christmas services at local houses of worship — post yours in the comments.
With Christmas approaching, local houses of worship are preparing for their annual services — find your holiday service schedules listed on Tiverton-Little Compton Patch. [Find the list of churches on the Tiverton-Little Compton Patch Directory by clicking here. Please add your slate of Masses and other services in the comment section below, and we'll re-feature this article heading into Christmas weekend. Tiverton: St. Theresa Church Christmas Eve, Monday, Dec. 24: 4 p.m. Children's Christmas Mass 10 p.m. Christmas Mass at night St. Christopher Church Christmas Eve, Monday, Dec. 24: 6 p.m. Christmas Family Mass Christmas Day, Tuesday, Dec. 25: 9 a.m. Christmas Day Mass Church of the Holy Ghost, 311 Hooper St. Christmas Eve, Monday, Dec. …
Sunday, December 23, 2012
Vote for the best-decorated home in a Patch town — there are two Rhode Island homes in the running!
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Sunday, December 23, 2012
According to users who voted in our annual Deck the House contest, Tyler Warren Horrocks has the best-decorated house in Coventry, and Stanley Marion took top honors in East Greenwich to reach the final round — and you can help one of them win $100,000 for local schools! We had tons of national entries in this year’s Deck the House contest — and in our quest to find the most over-the-top holiday decorations in the country, we’ve seen everything from a life-size Santa to holiday lights so bright they could blind the neighbors. We loved showcasing everyone’s holiday spirit — but Deck the House isn’t over yet. We are still looking for the one home so spectacularly decorated that it could be the national grand prize winner of our contest. We…
Saturday, December 22, 2012
Need a quick holiday cookie recipe? Make one of these for your parties this season.
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Saturday, December 22, 2012
One of the most important holiday questions to ask yourself is: What kind of cookies will you be baking for your get-togethers this season? From sweet to savory, holiday cookies come in all shapes and sizes. And what’s better than to top off a tray of cookies than a glass of homemade eggnog? Is there a special cookie you bake every holiday season? Tell us what that cookie is in the comment section below! You can also check out myrecipes.com to learn how to host a successful cookie swap and view more holiday cookie recipes. Eggnog In a saucepan over low heat combine milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, cinnamon stick and clove. Bring to a slow boil (this will take between 5-7 mins). Once the milk mixture starts to boil remove from heat and …
Dr. Misty Kosciusko offers tips on how to de-stress the holidays.
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12:55 pm on Thursday, December 27, 2012
In a recent Nielsen survey, it was concluded that 22 million real trees will be sold this year versus nearly 12 million of artificial trees (1.8 to 1, not so much 3 to 1). While this is so, most American households (nearly 83%!) are displaying artificial trees. More info here: http://www.christmastreeassociation.org/Article%20Pages/Most-American-Households-Will-Celebrate-Christmas-With-An-… more ›