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Christmas in Mayfield: Shores delivers truckload of donations

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — Christmas meant something different this year for Mayfield and Wingo, Ky., residents staying in the Kenlake Shelter after their homes

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Detroit Pistons vs. San Antonio Spurs - NBA (12/26/21) | Tip-Off, How to Watch

Despite another great start and offensive output, the Detroit Pistons have lost back-to-back games, and hope Santa left behind some Christmas cheer when they take on the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday. In the losing effort, Detroit saw all five of their starters step up, with each hitting double-digits. Now, the Pistons will try and get back on the winning track against the San Antonio Spurs, who have certainly seen better days. Check out more stories about the Detroit Pistons here on MLiveWhat: NBA BasketballWho: Detroit Pistons (5-26) vs. San Antonio Spurs (13-18)When: Sunday, December 26Time: 7:00 p.m. ETWhere: AT&T Center (San Antonio, Texas)Channel: Bally Sports DetroitStream: DirecTV StreamCheck out the NBA standings and results on NBA.com

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Where is Santa Claus? NORAD is tracking every step of his journey on Christmas Eve

This Christmas Eve, Jolly Old St. Nicholas is once again delivering gifts to children around the world in record time. Here's how to track his whereabouts.

Parent uses right-wing slur during Biden call with NORAD Santa tracker

The phrase "Let's Go Brandon" has become popular in right-wing crowds.

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Where is Santa Claus? Here’s how to track his Christmas Eve journey

This Christmas Eve, Jolly Old St. Nicholas is once again delivering gifts to children around the world in record time. Here's how to track his whereabouts.

Evening with Santa a huge success

Over 400 people (mostly children) enjoyed crafts, snacks and an opportunity to tell their Christmas wishes to Santa and receive a small gift and book.

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Gay Santa ad highlights big shift in Norwegian society

The ad showing Father Christmas kissing a man highlights 50 years of changes in Norwegian LGBT rights.

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Solar storm may amp up northern lights before Christmas

A solar storm that erupted from the sun on Monday (Dec. 20) may boost northern lights displays around the north pole just ahead of Santa's trip this weekend.

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How to watch U.S. Ski Jumping Olympic Trials

Get set for the U.S. Ski Jumping Olympic Trials, airing live on Christmas Day.

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Holiday traditions continue to make spirits bright for patients at Mott Children’s Hospital

Staff at C.S Mott Children's Hospital in Ann Arbor have been bringing holiday cheer to their youngest patients leading up to Christmas.

Santa Claus was touring a town with firefighters when they saw a house fire and rescued the family inside

About 30 minutes after they began their Santa tour, the fire crew saw smoke coming from the eaves of a three-story single family home.

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Christmas elves vs. the supply crisis

Santa and his elves are here to combat the supply crisis. Can you find all 100 elves and Santa?

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Santa, Mrs. Claus get COVID boosters for Christmas

Santa (Dr. Stephen Bell) and Mrs. Claus (Michelle Bell) received their COVID-19 booster vaccines Friday at ProMedica Regional Hospital.

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'Santa rally' won't rekindle due to omicron risks and profit-taking, PNC Financial's CIO predicts

PNC Financial's Amanda Agati sees near-term trouble, but she's optimistic the market will see gains in 2022.

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Does gift wrapping really matter?

What’s the Buzz? It’s all about Christmas time for those who celebrate! Tati Amare speaks to friends of the show all about the holidays.

Secrets from Your Favorite Christmas Movies

This behind-the-scenes intel will change the way you watch The Grinch, Elf and more holiday movies.

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Secrets from Your Favorite Christmas Movies

This behind-the-scenes intel will change the way you watch The Grinch, Elf and more holiday movies.

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‘Heart of Christmas:’ Michigan family’s elaborate holiday display has delighted crowds since 1978

CHARLEVOIX, MI – At a house in northern Michigan, Santa waves from the window. A 1919 Model T gleams with a red bow. Charlie Brown ice skates in the front yard. A giant pine tree glitters with colorful bulbs. And children dash around enchanted by the winter wonderland.

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7-year-old boy living in shelter writes heartbreaking letter to Santa

The woman who runs the domestic violence shelter little Blake and his mom are living in said she never expected such a response from the community.

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It’s not too late to give a creative, from-the-heart gift. Here are some ideas.

Post readers offer inspiration, and heartwarming stories that remind us that the perfect gift can take many forms.

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🔒 10 things to do this weekend in Metro Detroit

It’s the final Saturday before Christmas! If you have your holiday shopping done, here are some things to look forward to in Detroit.

In Las Vegas, the desert transforms into a winter wonderland

Seasonal pop-ups have enlivened December in Las Vegas.

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Sensory-friendly Santa experience happening in Saginaw, time slots are limited

SAGINAW, MI — A sensory-friendly Santa experience being hosted by the Saginaw County Autism Parent Support Group is happening today and tomorrow. Santa will meet with children between 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 16, and Friday, Dec. 17, at Saginaw ISD PD Center, 3860 Fashion Square Blvd. Each participating family will get a pre-scheduled 10-minute time slot to see Santa. “This kind of takes the waiting out of it.”Bluhm said Santa and his helpers have experience working with children who have autism. For more information, contact Jessica Bluhm at jbluhm@sisd.cc or 989-992-1224, or Megan Lowe at lowem@sisd.cc or 989-493-2696.

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Reindeer Ranch Offers Real-Life Comet, Blitzen and Vixen

Hardy's Reindeer Ranch in Rantoul, Illinois, offer a close-up look at what Santa's helpers are really like.

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Reindeer Ranch Offers Real-Life Comet, Blitzen and Vixen

Hardy's Reindeer Ranch in Rantoul, Illinois, offers a close-up look at what Santa's helpers are really like.

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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Is Overrated

To all the people who feel nostalgic for stop-motion Christmas specials, I’m sorry. But they’re mostly terrible.

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North Pole veterinarian says Santa’s reindeer are healthy, ‘ready to fly’ on Christmas Eve

“Now Dasher, now Dancer, now Prancer, and Vixen. On Comet, on Cupid, on Donner and Blitzen.”Children around the world are rejoicing this week after “officials from the North Pole” confirmed that Santa’s reindeer, including Rudolph of course, have been approved for their Christmas Eve flight following a health checkup from Santa’s veterinarian.

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Dive Into An Underwater Winter Wonderland

An aquarium in New Jersey features a diving Santa and an underwater Christmas tree.

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Dive Into An Underwater Winter Wonderland

An aquarium in New Jersey features a diving Santa and an underwater Christmas tree.

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When our foster child asks if Santa is real, this is what I’ll say

It’s been nearly three years since our oldest received the scooter and more and more she suspects something is up with the Santa story as she knows it. When the time comes for this talk, I’ll be ready.

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Torchlight parade, Ski with Santa: Shanty Creek Resort to host holiday events

BELLAIRE, MI - Shanty Creek Resort officially opened its ski season last weekend, and now has a full slate of holiday activities on the December event schedule for those who like to get a little festive on the slopes. The resort, located about 30 miles northeast of Traverse City near Bellaire, is offering some new things for its ski and resort guests this season. Reservations recommended.”Dec. 18 – Tannenbaum Blitzen, 6-10 p.m., Ivan’s Café: “ Celebrate the season at Shanty Creek. Enjoy a torchlight parade down the face of Schuss Mountain, Christmas carols around the tree, dining selections from the skiers café and a visit from Santa. Be sure to stay for the fireworks over Schuss Mountain immediately following the event.”Dec. 25 – Ski FREE with Santa, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Schuss Mountain: “ Join Santa on the slopes of Schuss Mountain and ski for free from 9a.m.

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Humane Society of Huron Valley waiving adoption fees for the holidays

Through Dec. 20, the Ann Arbor animal shelter is waiving adoption fees for a select group of long-term-stay adult animals

🔒 Where to find holiday lights in Metro Detroit

The spirit of the season glows bright throughout Motown with glimmering displays throughout the city. Bundle up and bring the family for holiday memories and traditions.

Mayor Bill Bazzi gives Santa the key to the city

With the holiday season in full swing, Mayor Bill Bazzi handed Santa the key to the city during its annual tree lighting ceremony.

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🔒 10 things to do this weekend in Metro Detroit

Christmas is just around the corner and the holiday cheer is ramping up in Detroit! Check out these festive events all throughout town.

Letters to Santa are answered after they’re left in a ‘magical mailbox’

A man who loves to decorate for the holidays has taken the Christmas spirit to a whole new level.

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A bunch of Santas skied and snowboarded down a mountain for charity

We’re used to seeing Santa at the mall, or better yet, on his sleigh delivering toys to children around the world, but you don’t see Santa (let alone hundreds of him) skiing or snowboarding down a mountain.

🔒 Submit your video message to Santa, we’ll show it on TV!

We’re giving WDIV Insider families that chance to get Santa that very important message through ClickOnDetroit and Local 4 News Today.

How to Watch “Secretly Santa” movie premiere, stream for free

Secretly Santa premieres tonight at 8/7c on Lifetime. Stream this new holiday romance for free with a Philo subscription. Secretly Santa follows professional rivals Miranda and Paul. As the relationship continues online, Miranda and Paul’s businesses merge, reopening the rift between them. Where to watch:You can stream the premiere of Secretly Santa for free when you register for Philo (start free trial).

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Get your picture taken with Santa at Ann Arbor’s Briarwood Mall this holiday season

Get a classic photo with Santa this month at Briarwood Mall.

"Santa, please bring ammo": Kentucky congressman tweets Christmas photo with family brandishing guns

Representative Thomas Massie is facing criticism for sharing the post in the wake of a school shooting​ in Michigan.

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Santa's Sweets and Treats Dec. 11 in Rockwood

Santa's Sweets and Treats Dec. 11 in Rockwood

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Santa gears up for gift-giving that carries on centuries-old tradition

Saint Nick and his helpers make appearances around the world ahead of Christmas.

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🔒 10 things to do this weekend in Metro Detroit

The holidays have arrived with shows, events and shopping centered around the festive season.

It’s Christmas in the 1500s at this Michigan outdoor holiday lights walk

HOLLY, MI - You won’t see any jousting, but you will see Santa and Mrs. Claus. It’s Christmas in the 16th century village of Hollygrove at “HollyDazzle” on the grounds on the Michigan Renaissance Festival in Holly. This three-quarter mile outdoor trail features more than a dozen lighted Christmas scenes. You can also take free photos with Santa along the way. There are also local merchants selling gifts and souvenirs.

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Get in the festive mood with these Washtenaw County Christmas holiday events

WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI -- The snow is falling, the lights are twinkling – it’s the holiday season. The Ann Arbor Holiday Art Fair is at the Washtenaw County Fairgrounds, 5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Road. Briarwood Mall is also offering a Caring Santa event from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 5. The Caring Santa event is geared toward children with special needs and features an opportunity to meet Santa before the mall opens with dimmed lights and reduced music volume. The historical society is hosting a Christmas at the Mansion event, featuring a visit from Santa, cookies and holiday lights.

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What to watch on Friday: ‘Pen15’ returns for its final episodes on Hulu

Friday, December 3, 2021 | The series finale of “Money Heist” on Netflix

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Shape these festive red velvet cookies into Santa hats, stockings and more

Chocolate-flavored red velvet cookies are decorated with swirls of white chocolate, transforming them into Santa hats, Christmas stockings and more.

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🔒 Help us build our next bracket: Share your favorite holiday songs

It’s that time of year! The holiday season is upon us.

Santa Paws event to raise funds for Humane Society of Huron Valley

From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, pet parents can drop in to have photos of their furbabies taken with Santa at the Ann Arbor animal supply store.

Downtown Bay City adding 7-foot-tall fireplaces

BAY CITY, MI - Bay City’s downtown is getting three new additions that’ll keep visitors toasty warm. Multiple 7-foot-tall fireplaces will soon dot downtown Bay City. The third fireplace near Drift will be completed as the property rehabilitation project there gets closer to completion. According to the Bay Area Community Foundation, the fund was created in 2018 after the foundation received $1 million from the Dow Corning Foundation alongside Midland Area Community Foundation and Saginaw Community Foundation for healthy communities. More from MLiveGiant Christmas tree standing tall and ready for Bay City’s 2021 lighting ceremony, Santa’s arrivalBay City challenging residents to light up the city for holiday contest4 Bay City businesses get facelifts thanks to facade improvement grantLife-size Iwo Jima sculpture to call Bay City home

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Santas are also in short supply this year, which leads to some intriguing alternatives

Many men who usually get the Santa gigs have moved, retired or, in some cases, died. Opportunities abound.

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America’s Thanksgiving Parade: Choreography Around a Float Winner

Voting opens at 6 a.m. on Thanksgiving morning and closes Sunday at 11 p.m.

Families gather in Downtown Detroit for a sneak peek of America’s Thanksgiving Parade

The bands, balloons, the floats, and of course Santa himself. Thursday morning we’re going to see one of the biggest and best events of the year: America’s Thanksgiving Parade.

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🔒 10 things to do this weekend in Metro Detroit

Thanksgiving is here and bigger than ever with the return of the parade. It’s a great weekend for a staycation here in Detroit with so much to do.

Mystery as Santa hats appear on college chapel statues

Hats on St John's College chapel figures are the work of a "rascal student", photographer believes.

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Giant Christmas tree standing tall and ready for Bay City’s 2021 lighting ceremony, Santa’s arrival

BAY CITY, MI - It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in downtown Bay City. The 2021 Christmas tree made its way to Wenonah Park on Monday, Nov. 22 as the city gears up for the holidays. The tree is now standing waiting to shine this Friday for the annual tree lighting ceremony. Bay City’s tree lighting ceremony has been going on for at least 20 years, estimated Bacigalupo. The Bay City Times will be livestreaming the lighting ceremony and Santa’s arrival on Facebook.

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Making Muskegon Heights streets ‘glitter and shine’ for the holidays aim of decoration drive

The “Let’s Glitter and Shine Muskegon Heights” drive to decorate downtown is a combined effort of a local nonprofit and the City of Muskegon Heights. In this file photo, Santa brings cheer to the annual Clifton Johnson Children's Christmas Party at Muskegon Heights City Hall. (MLive file photo)MLive.com | Muskegon Chronicle

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Holidays in the Heart of the City returns to Saginaw

SAGINAW, MI — Somewhere near the entrance of the Saginaw Water Treatment Plant, Amill’ion Bates glowed with delight after his first up-close encounter with Santa. The 4-year-old boy was one of about 500 people who gathered for the city’s holiday lighting ceremony outside the facility. The centerpiece of Holidays in the Heart of the City was — as it always is — the lighting ceremony. “It’s great to see people like this.”Music lovers attended free concerts across the city as part of Holidays in the Heart of the City. RELATED:Here comes Saginaw Township’s Winter Party on McCartyHolidays in the Heart of the City 2021 mum fundraiser continues Friday

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2021 ‘America’s Thanksgiving Parade’ only on Local 4 and ClickOnDetroit

The 95th “America’s Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner-White” is a cherished holiday tradition that originates from Detroit. The theme this year is “Love on Woodward.”

Santa coming to Erie parade

Santa coming to Erie parade

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Mortgage rates propelled higher by rising inflation

Rising inflation caused the 30-year fixed-rate average to move past the 3 percent mark.

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Get ready for a Christmas tree shortage, as supply chain issues and climate change team up

Heavy demand after last year's Covid-affected holiday, combined with lower supply than usual, means expensive prices and possible shortages.

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Beloved Santa’s Mailbox returns to downtown Ann Arbor this month

Local businesses will make sure that well wishes, gift lists and holiday cheer get to the jolly man in red at the Northpole.

Trash your jack-o’-lanterns. Saginaw’s ‘Holidays in the Heart of the City’ schedule is set, and it’s soon.

Organizers announced the 2021 Saginaw “Holidays in the Heart of the City” will span Friday and Saturday, Nov. 19-20. 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.Free admission to the Saginaw Children’s Zoo in downtown Saginaw. Andersen Enrichment Center, 120 Ezra Rust, will host the Downtown Saginaw Farmer’s Market “Holiday Market,” a cookie house competition, Hoyt Library story time, and a READ Association book giveaway. 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.Holy Family Church, 1525 S. Washington, will host a free holiday concert by the Saginaw Choral Society. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.SVRC Marketplace, 203 S. Washington, will host the “Makers Market” event.

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Not out of the woods: COVID cases rising in Western Europe

Nearly two years into a global health crisis that has killed more than 5 million people, infections are again sweeping across parts of Western Europe.

Letter: The sleigh experience

To the Editor: Twelve years of hard work always starting in September. Many volunteering in the cold to help in so many ways, never complaining. Not once. What

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Judge jokingly bans Elf on the shelf

A Georgia judge jokingly bans Elf on the Shelf.

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Starbucks’ new holiday cups revealed, prompt mockery of alleged ‘War on Christmas’

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Starbucks’ annual holiday cups are back, minus the festive Christmas trees or Santa icons — and, so far, traditional outrage, reports Greenwich Time. The cultural conversation was stirred up in 2015, when a self-described “evangelist” accused Starbucks company of “fomenting a new front in the ‘war on Christmas,’” the report states. The 2021 cups returned on Thursday with four different designs, and instead of hate-filled tweets, social media users returned with memes of the arrival of the “war on Christmas.”One person wrote on Twitter, “BREAKING: Starbucks releases their holiday cups. The first shots have been fired signaling the war on Christmas has begun.”The Greenwich Time reported that Starbucks’ holiday designs spark dialogue because many people are drawn to the tradition. The Ribbon design has pieces of ribbon in white and glittery lilac playfully dancing against a red field of sparkles.

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Days after being cancelled, Mount Clemens Santa Parade is back on

Just a few days ago the Santa Parade in Mount Clemens was cancelled, disappointing thousands in the Macomb County community. Now, the parade is back on.

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Is it too early to get excited about the holiday season? I know Halloween is barely over, but every child I know is perpetually looking forward to Santa, snow

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Santa's sleigh is looking emptier. Fewer toys, higher prices loom for holiday season

Toy-makers are warning of emptier shelves and pricier toys this holiday season. Their supplies are ensnarled in floating traffic jams of container ships wallowing near key U.S. ports.

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Colbert, Fallon, and Kimmel guess why Ivanka and Jared are really distancing themselves from Trump

Colbert, Fallon, and Kimmel guess why Ivanka and Jared are really distancing themselves from Trump

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11 recipes you can make in your new air fryer

Did Santa bring you a new air fryer for Christmas this year?

Metro Detroit residents squeeze in last-minute holiday shopping before Christmas

So that became available and now I’m trying to do it,” said Damien Lindsey. With the stores likely to be closed for Christmas, a few people might be disappointed when looking into their stocking. Those who have seen this trend year after year said the last-minute shopping wave is lacking compared to year’s past. (Holiday shopping) is not as fluent as it was in the past,” said K&G salesman Sydney Spight. “It’s so hectic with the quarantine and everything and everybody is trying to get their last-minute stuff in,” Lindsey said.

LIVE STREAM: Follow Santa’s journey across the globe with NORAD’s Santa tracker

Nothing is going to stop Santa Claus from coming to town. The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) tracks everything in the skies of the United States and Canada -- and that includes Santa’s sleigh and his reindeer this Christmas Eve. You can follow his journey around the globe through one of the livestreams included in this article, or by clicking here. You can call 660-557-2682 to hear a message from Santa.

Where is Santa? Follow his journey this Christmas Eve with NORAD’s Santa tracker

Nothing is going to stop Santa Claus from coming to town. The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) tracks everything in the skies of the United States and Canada -- and that includes Santa’s sleigh and his reindeer this Christmas Eve. You can follow his journey around the globe through one of the livestreams included in this article, or by clicking here. You can call 660-557-2682 to hear a message from Santa.

Metro Detroit weather: Cold, blustery Christmas Eve

Christmas Day remains snowy. Snow showers return Thursday evening, to prep Santa and his sleigh for a good landing overnight. Christmas Day is a White Christmas in my book. Despite the lack of an inch of snow on the ground in many neighborhoods, snowflakes will be falling with scattered snow showers. · Track the live Michigan Weather Radar here· Track severe weather alerts here· Submit storm photos here· Find more weather forecast articles at Weather Center

Ann Arbor mom organizes socially distant Santa’s ‘sleigh ride’ in northside neighborhood

ANN ARBOR – The Christmas spirit came alive on Saturday in the Glacier Highlands neighborhood on Ann Arbor’s northside. The Ly family has been welcoming Joe Eadie -- also known as Kerrytown Santa -- into their home for the past nine years. The Ly family with Santa Joe Eadie on Dec. 19, 2020. Santa Joe Eadie surprises children during the pandemic on Dec. 19, 2020. (Carly Ly)Local mothers pose with Santa Joe Eadie on Dec. 19, 2020 in the Glacier Highlands neighborhood in Ann Arbor.

The Latest: Coronavirus cases keep rising in South Korea

(AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea has added 1,092 new coronavirus cases in a resurgence that is erasing hard-won epidemiological gains and eroding public confidence in the government’s ability to handle the outbreak. It would deliver long-sought cash to businesses and individuals and resources to vaccinate a nation confronting a frightening surge in COVID-19 cases and deaths. Preliminary data on U.S. deaths show the coronavirus pandemic contributing to a 15% or more increase in deaths over last year. ___MEXICO CITY — Mexican officials have reported a new daily high in confirmed coronavirus cases as the country awaits its first shipment of vaccine. ___WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — The Navajo Nation is reporting 151 new coronavirus cases and seven more deaths related to COVID-19.

Detroit nonprofit donates bikes, other toys to kindergarten students

DETROIT – A Detroit nonprofit helped share the Christmas spirit with kindergarten students at Catherine C. Blackwell Institute, donating bikes and other toys. “This is truly a blessing because for us, we don’t have a Christmas this year,” said mother Shatona Holmes. Holmes lost her job this year but that didn’t mean her son, Maximillan, wasn’t getting any gifts. He along with his classmates at Blackwell institute were surprised with the gifts from Colour Palette 313. Rainey said picking Blackwell Institute students to donate the gifts was an easy decision.

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Metro Detroit weather: Sloppy weekend ahead

But starting in the mid-afternoon Saturday, expect some rain and snow showers, transitioning to rain as temperatures will max out in the upper 30s. Lake-effect snow showers behind the organized snow could add to those totals somewhat. But whatever falls on the 24th will likely be around for Christmas Day. More lake-effect snow showers are possible Friday, too. Christmas Day will be even colder with highs in the mid 20s.

Detroit police spread holiday cheer with annual Sergeant Santa event

DETROIT – Through donations from an anonymous donor and Comcast, the Detroit Police Department and the Detroit Public Safety Foundation are spreading some holiday cheer. They are holding their annual Sergeant Santa event that aims to help more than 50 families across Detroit during the holiday season. At least two families from each Detroit precinct and additional families around the city will receive toys, clothes and other items. During these historic times, our dedication to serving and helping the residents of Detroit can make an extraordinary impact. Detroit police chief James CraigThe other partners who helped out with the event include the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division, the Detroit Tigers, Kroger, and WWJ News Radio 950.

Here’s where Santa is going to pick up his last-minute holiday gifts

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Santa, Mrs. Claus expose children to COVID at Georgia tree lighting

LUDOWICI, Ga. – Dozens of children who attended a tree lighting event in Georgia may have been exposed to COVID-19 after a pair performing as Santa and Mrs. Claus tested positive for the virus, officials said. Commissioners' Chair Robert Parker said about 50 children, including his own, took pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus, whose names weren't immediately released. “I have personally known both “Santa” and “Mrs. The county school system has asked parents to keep children at home if they were exposed or if they are showing symptoms. “Children are in close contact with both other children and adults daily at school, rec functions, and church,” Parker said.

Santa makes virtual visits to pediatric patients in Ann Arbor

ANN ARBOR – Though this pandemic has canceled most yearly events and traditions, Santa isn’t one of them. The man in the red suit and Mrs. Claus made virtual visits from the North Pole via Zoom to sick children at Michigan Medicine C.S. Child and Family Life staff made the cherished yearly visit possible by bringing Santa room to room on an iPad. “Because of their health conditions, visiting Santa isn’t possible for many of them, let alone during a pandemic. We are so thankful to the donors who are giving the gift of time to keep the tradition alive this year.”Related reading:

WATCH: Eminem makes cameo in SNL’s Christmas spoof of ‘Stan’

Twenty years after Eminem released “Stan,” Saturday Night Live spoofed the song to create “Stu,” -- and Eminem joined in on the fun. Pete Davidson led the musical sketch with blonde hair and all as he writes a letter to Santa, asking for a PS5. Watch the sketch below:

Kids in need are sending Christmas letters. You can help fulfill their wishes through Operation Santa.

’Tis the season to give, and we have a feeling this might be one of the best ways yet to do exactly that.

How to use Elf on the Shelf to inspire the real meaning of Christmas

Let's get the Elf on the Shelf to work for us this year (and hopefully every year moving forward).

How Santa is safely meeting Metro Detroit children this year

Sitting on Santa’s lap is a big deal for Children around the world, but this year it’s tough. While he’s no stranger to house visits, he’s just dropping in earlier this year. Canton wasn’t about to let the pandemic stop children from getting their picture with Santa. They arranged socially distanced house visits on families’ front lawns. Just one day after Thanksgiving, the children of the Detroit Youth Choir are spreading Christmas cheer with a new holiday EP.

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Watch: Santa Claus visits Detroit for 2020 America’s Thanksgiving Parade with special message

Santa visited the city, as he always does on Thanksgiving, but this time was even more special. Watch the special moment above. More coverage: America’s Thanksgiving Parade special sectionView more Parade Floats here. “Santa is not going to be spreading any infections to anybody,” said Fauci, the nation’s leading infectious disease expert. “(He) is exempt from this because Santa, of all the good qualities, has a lot of good innate immunity.”Read more here.

Major announcement about America’s Thanksgiving Parade

Major announcement about America’s Thanksgiving ParadePublished: November 19, 2020, 12:17 pmThe parade will include floats, performers, helium balloons and Santa. Viewers will see both recorded and live elements hosted by WDIV-Local 4′s Devin Scillian, Kimberly Gill, Rhonda Walker and Evrod Cassimy.

Local 4 News at Noon -- Nov. 19, 2020

DETROIT – Here’s what you missed on Local 4 News at Noon. America’s Thanksgiving Parade will be a virtual production this yearThis year’s theme is “We Are One Together.” The parade will honor frontline workers and heroes of the COVID-19 pandemic. The parade will include floats, performers, helium balloons and Santa.

Santa’s Mailbox to return to downtown Ann Arbor

ANN ARBOR – Here’s a fun, safe and socially distant activity for your little ones this holiday season. The beloved Santa’s Mailbox will return to Main Street right outside Conor O’Neill’s Irish Pub on Nov. 28 for another year of express postage to the North Pole. Drop your mail any time day or night and local businesses will take care getting the letters to the jolly man in the red suit. Submit your letters through Dec. 14 with a return address and you will receive a reply from Santa. Conor O’Neill’s Irish Pub is at 318 S. Main St.✉ Like what you’re reading?

Kerrytown District KindleFest canceled over pandemic concerns

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – This year’s KindleFest has been canceled due to coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns, according to a message on the Kerrytown District Association website. It is hosted by the Kerrytown District Association and brings artisans, vendors and hundreds of attendees to the Ann Arbor Farmers Market for a traditional German-inspired outdoor Christkindlmarkt. In addition to artisan and crafted goods, the evening KindleFest is known for traditional foods, mulled wine, music and a visit by Santa. As part of the event, downtown businesses in the area stay open late into the evening. “Our members encourage you to stay safe during this unprecedented time!," states the website.

15 delicious-looking Christmas cookie recipes to make this season

If you’ve ever been to a holiday cookie swap then you know just how intense and daunting they can be.

The odd list of those awarded key to the city of Detroit over the years

The list of Detroit ‘key to the city’ recipients is interesting, to say the least. Sometimes the key to the city is a symbolic honor, a fun honor or a very meaningful honor. Every year, Santa is presented with the key to the city at the end of America’s Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit. Here’s a look at some of the lucky people awarded the key to the city of Detroit over the years:1974: Stevie Wonder: Detroit Mayor Coleman Young presented Motown legend Stevie Wonder with the key to the city, which inspired “Songs in the Key of Life." Former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein was awarded the key by Mayor Coleman Young for donations he made to a local church.

Stuff a Truck: Help Detroit children celebrate the holidays by donating a toy at Belle Isle event

DETROIT – Help brighten up a Detroit child’s holiday season by donating a toy during the Belle Isle Holiday Stroll on Dec. 13. Toys can also be dropped off at the DNR Outdoor Adventure Center or the DNR Customer Service Center at 1801 Atwater Street in Detroit. See the hours for the Adventure Center and Service Center below. DNR officers and police officers will deliver toys to children during Detroit’s Sergeant Santa. DNR Customer Service CenterMonday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.DNR Outdoor Adventure Center

Christmas music returns to Detroit radio waves Friday

DETROIT Fresh off the heels of Halloween, one Metro Detroit radio station is diving into the holiday season. 98.7 The Breeze will begin playing Christmas music Friday, November 1, at 6 a.m.Thats only 6 hours removed from All Hallows Eve and leaves 55 days between now and Christmas. The radio station says it will be playing holiday hits until Christmas day. I, for one, am all about it as long as its only good Christmas music. See below for examples of good Christmas music:Yeah, its only Nat King Cole, the Santa of all Christmas music.

Detroit Santa in trouble after fire

A Detroit man and his wife who live their lives as Santa and Mrs. Claus lost their home after a devastating apartment fire. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

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