Monday, December 24, 2012
Thanks to NORAD, children young and old can keep track of Santa Claus as he journeys around the world toward Michigan
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Monday, December 24, 2012
For 364 days out of the year, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) spends its time tracking airplanes, missiles, space ships—anything flying near the United States and Canada. But on Christmas Eve, a team of volunteers spends the night tracking a very special pilot: Santa Claus. "We are the only organization that has the technology, the qualifications and the people to do it," NORAD said on its website. "NORAD tracks Santa, but only Santa knows his route, which means we cannot predict where and when he will arrive at your house." Santa usually starts at the International Date Line in the Pacific Ocean and travels west, NORAD noticed, meaning he moves from the South Pacific to New Zealand, Australia, Asia, Africa and …
Want to sneak in one more visit with Santa before tonight? Here's where and when you can find him.
Saturday, December 22, 2012
From now through Christmas, here's where you can find the jolly old elf.
Want one last chance to see Santa this season? Here are two places you can be sure to find him through Christmas Eve. Where do you like to go to see Santa Claus? Tell us in the comments!
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The Somerset Collection
2800 W Big Beaver Rd, Troy, MI
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42.534248
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Oakland Mall Shopping Center
412 W 14 Mile Rd, Troy, MI
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Monday, December 17, 2012
Go ahead, tell Santa – and Patch – what you'd like for Christmas this year.
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Monday, December 17, 2012
Christmas Eve is a week from today, and we want to know what you want for Christmas, Troy! Perhaps it's something that can be made or bought – like a new roof, golf clubs or a pony. Or maybe it's something intangible, like good health, a visit from a loved one or safety for your children. Whatever it is, Troy, we want to know what one thing you most want for Christmas this year. What do you want for Christmas this year? Tell us in the comments below!
Spread some smiles (or laughs) by uploading your Santa photos here.
Saturday, December 15, 2012
Spread some smiles (or laughs) by uploading your Santa photos here.
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Saturday, December 15, 2012
Whether your child loves Santa and posed for a holiday card-worthy photo or screamed and cried the whole time, we want to see your Santa pics! Simply upload a photo to this story by clicking on the "Upload Photos & Videos" button above – and don't forget to tell us what's happening in the photo caption! Troy Patch would also love to see your Elf on a Shelf photos and your outdoor holiday lights. And if you upload a photo of your home's light display in our "Deck the House" contest, you will also be entered to win $500 for yourself and $100,000 for your school district! (Note: Contest ends on Sunday, Dec. 16.) Happy holidays!
Monday, December 10, 2012
Thanks to a very special U.S. Postal Service program, "Santa" will reply to children who mail him their Christmas wish lists this holiday season.
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Monday, December 10, 2012
Every year, millions of children sit down to make a wish list for Santa, hoping he will make all of their Christmas dreams come true. But what if Santa actually wrote back? The United States Postal Service is now accepting "Letters From Santa," a program that allows any person to play Santa by sending a letter signed by Saint Nick to any child. According to a postal service news release, "The 'Letters From Santa' program helps parents fulfill the dreams of their own children." Instructions to send a letter from Santa: TELL US: Do your children or children in your family plan on writing a letter to Santa this year?
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
The City held its annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony Wednesday evening.
With cups full of hot chocolate, tummies full of Timbits (courtesy of Troy's newest Tim Hortons) and hearts full of holiday cheer, dozens of bundled-up attendees crowded around the steps in front of Troy City Hall Wednesday evening to watch the Christmas lights come on for the first time this season. The festivities included Christmas carols sung by the Troy Athens High School Concert Choir, a performance by the Troy Colts Drumline and a special countdown to the tree lighting with Santa Claus himself. >>Have a photo or video from the tree lighting? Upload it to this story!<< Check out photos and videos from last year's tree-lighting ceremony at Troy City Hall. For more holiday events in Troy and beyond, check out our 2012 Holiday Events …
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500 W Big Beaver Rd, Troy, MI
Troy City Hall
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Saturday, November 24, 2012
From now through Christmas, here's where you can find the jolly old elf.
If you want to bring the kids out to meet Santa and share their holiday wish list this season, here's when and where he'll be available. Experience the tastes, sights, and sounds of holidays past at this year’s Old-Fashioned Christmas event from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 1 at the Troy Historic Village. Tour the decorated Village Green and visit our historic buildings to hear traditional carols, try Christmas foods from long ago and around the world, see the many ways this holiday is celebrated and visit with Santa Claus. Special activities for children and delicious holiday treats! Park at Zion Church and ride the free shuttle bus to the Village. Fee: $5 adults; $3 seniors. Children under 12 FREE with paying adult. Where do you like to go…
42.56144
-83.18406
The Somerset Collection
2800 W Big Beaver Rd, Troy, MI
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1542789
/locations/8195288
42.534248
-83.110726
Oakland Mall Shopping Center
412 W 14 Mile Rd, Troy, MI
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1543354
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-83.14899
Troy Historic Village
60 W Wattles Rd, Troy, MI
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Friday, November 16, 2012
Here are the days and times the jolly old elf will be available this season.
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Friday, November 16, 2012
Here's when you can see Santa at Oakland Mall in Troy. Monday throgh Thursday Friday and Saturday Sunday Monday through Saturday Sunday
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Oakland Mall Shopping Center
412 W 14 Mile Rd, Troy, MI
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cathy mcwhinnie
3:35 pm on Monday, December 24, 2012
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