Monday, December 24, 2012
Westford woman creates way to help kids have fun with losing teeth
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- Steve Auger
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Monday, December 24, 2012
December is the time of year when countless children’s thoughts focus on the annual return of jolly old St. Nick to deliver toys to all the girls and boys. But a local Westford woman hopes those youngsters don’t forget about another magical spirit who, much like Santa Claus, also works the night shift. Stacey Eliasen, 36, invented Toothy the Tooth Fairy Helper as a way to soothe any apprehensions children might develop over that initial visit. Here’s how it works. Toothy, as Eliasen refers to it, is a stuffed animal in the shape of a tooth with a small pocket sewn to its back. The pocket safe guards the tooth in hopes that the Tooth Fairy will pay a visit that night. At bed time, mom or dad simply secures the tooth in the pocket and the …
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Where is Santa?
Santa Claus is on his way. Follow his journey from the North Pole to your home as NORAD provides the latest information about Santa Claus’ location.
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Patch will be offering NORAD's reports about Santa Claus’ whereabouts on Christmas Eve.
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Thursday, December 22, 2011
Santa Claus is preparing his sleigh and his workshop is putting the final touches on the toys. In only two days, Santa will make his worldwide trek – and Patch will be there to let you know his location. Check back to Patch on Christmas Eve (Saturday) and we’ll provide NORAD’s latest information about Santa Claus’ location.
Saturday, December 10, 2011
Looking for Santa? Here are places in the area to find him.
Santa is making his rounds with several stops planned to meet with good girls and boys. The map indicates where to find Santa in the weeks leading up to Christmas. Did we miss a Santa appearance? Leave us a note in the comment section below and we will add it to the map.
Saturday, November 26, 2011
Want your holiday cards to look like they came from Santa?
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Saturday, November 26, 2011
The following was provided by the USPS: The United States Postal Service is offering postmarks from the North Pole through Dec. 10. To receive the holiday postmark from the North Pole, customers should affix the correct postage to addressed envelopes and cards; then pack them in a larger envelope, box, Priority Mail or Express Mail package and send them to: To ensure delivery by Christmas, all requests must be received in Anchorage by Dec. 10. The service is provided at no cost.
Vivian Merrill
10:45 am on Friday, December 2, 2011
Santa will also be at the Chelmsford Prelude/Tree Lighting on sunday, December 4, from 4-6PM. The Patch's very own Krista Perry will be taking photos, which can be accessed here. Families and pets are welcome to sit with Santa at this event. more ›