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Married To The Man In The Red Suit: Life As A Santa's Helper Widow In December
There are all kinds of marriages in the world, but mine comes with a seasonal clause — every December, I share my husband with the world.

There are all kinds of marriages in the world, but mine comes with a seasonal clause — every December, I share my husband with the world.

Local children can meet and take photos with him at his new barn at the park this weekend.
CMO, UnitedHealthcare Student Resources: The season is about more than gifts or busyness. They remind us of the power of human connections.
Shoppers have the chance to browse stores up to midnight during a special holiday shopping experience in Old Town Alexandria.
Davio's Northern Italian Steakhouse in Reston is serving a Feast of Seven Fishes on Christmas Eve.
Plus: Create crafts and sip; MV school budget discussion; design a book tree; quilters dine and host Yankee swap; raise $ for Dana Farber.
Evergreen Park kicks off the holiday season with a reindog parade and visits with Santa, Saturday, Dec. 13 at Klein (Circle) Park.
There were an estimated 70 vehicles of first responders, businesses, and individuals that were decorated.
Public voting will be taking place all day on Monday as the choir vies for a spot in the finals on Thursday.
The Doylestown Theatre Academy will be offering free show tickets to all Central Bucks middle school students.
From a camel to former NFL players, the Newtown Business Association joined the NAC in pulling out all the stops for this year's parade.
Looking for some fun things to do this weekend, Dec. 6-7, in San Diego County? Patch has you covered.
The festive holiday march is scheduled to step off on Sunday, December 7.
The event will feature the town’s holiday tree and Menorah lighting, hayrides, train rides, games, Santa’s arrival by fire truck and more.
The event includes ice sculptures, free food and beverages, exhibits, music, face painting, line dancing, bands and kids' activities.
Support the local native tribes and view local crafts at the annual fair and sale in Mahwah this weekend.
Krampus Market 2025 offers a fusion of art, culture, and craft brews Sunday, Dec. 7, Blue Island Beer Company. All ages welcome.
Tree lightings and shopping events are coming to Ridgewood and Glen Rock this weekend.
More than 30 local vendors will be selling goods at the market on Dec. 6.
From Winterfest at Galway Downs to a Santa Paws Ugly Sweater Contest and Christmas Gala Review, Wine Country has the holidays covered.
Stop by the Delaware County Veterans Memorial in Newtown Square from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday to donate clothes, toys, food, and more.
There are plenty of holiday light shows, parades, fairs and festivals to attend in Wayland.
Get the house holiday ready this season with help from Patch.
A slew of festive activities are planned along River Street to kick off the holiday season in Montgomery.
Looking for something new to do? Here’s what’s happening in Monmouth County this weekend:
New Jersey is filled with humor, inspiration and kindness. Here are seven stories to make you smile from Essex County.
Winners were announced for four categories, including most creative and best traditional holiday.
The line to take a photo with Grinch was just as long — if not longer — than the one to snap a pic with the jolly man in red.
A menorah lighting event is scheduled to take place this month at Town Hall in Trumbull.
Gov. McKee invited Rhode Islanders to visit the State House for a holiday open house later this month.
A Patch guide to festive holiday events for December in Southern California.
The event will be hosted by Chabad of Fairfield.
Former Portsmouth Police Officer Kevin Semprini is retiring after 46 years. Mayor Deaglan McEachern called him an inspiring person.
Don't miss Santa Claus, the Wayne Christmas tree lighting, the new Wayne Winter Ice Rink, and more this weekend in downtown Wayne.
Help police cram their cruisers with non-perishable food items and personal care items to benefit the Merrimack Valley YMCA Food Program.
This weekend is packed with holiday fun from parades and tree lighting ceremonies to house tours and craft shows.
The city's annual Holiday Extravaganza event will transform South Norwalk into a festive gathering with activities, performances and more.
A Patch guide to festive holiday events for December in the Bay Area and beyond.
Santa photos, a bubble house, trackless train rides, choir performances, and at least six different types of espresso martinis. Details:
North Caldwell’s 2025 “Joy, Peace and Goodwill holiday celebration” will take place on Dec. 7.