Share Photos and Videos of Your Kids Opening Their Christmas Presents

There's not much better than a kid'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!

"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 kid'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 Stoneham 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).

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Share Your Photos With Santa Claus

Stoneham Patch would love to share your photos with jolly old St. Nick!

Have you told Santa Claus your Christmas list this year? Did someone photograph the moment you whispered you wanted the new iPad or a cashmere sweater? With all the Santa sightings and photo opportunities, Stoneham Patch would like to share your photos for all to see!  All photos are welcome! Whether Santa is giving a candy cane to your greyhound or cat, or your best friend's child! Just click the "Upload Photos and Videos" button (videos are welcome too!). 

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Check Out the Best 'Decked' House in Stoneham

You voted and this house was the top local vote-getter in our Deck the House contest.

Who has the best “decked” house in Stoneham? According to users who voted in our annual Deck the House contest, The Lights at Wolf Hill has the best holiday lights in Stoneham. 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’re still looking for the one home so spectacularly decorated that it could be the national grand prize winner of our contest. We’ve chosen 24 finalists from all our entries across the country. From Dec. 18- Dec. 27, vote for your…

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Brian Gudzevich

7:13 pm on Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Hi Melissa, the house is on Franklin Street, on the corner of Pearl. The house number is 83 Franklin. When you are near the house, you should see the star mounted about 45 feet in the air.   more ›

Stoneham Theatre Offers Student Discount to 'It's a Wonderful Life'

Students can see the holiday play for $3 through Dec. 23.

The Lights at Wolf Hill and Operation Santa Paws

The display features about 30,000 lights synchronized to music, and runs every night from 5-10 p.m. (weather permitting) and will be on through Jan. 1st.

Do You Plan to Spend More Money this Holiday Season?

How will your finances affect your holiday spending?

Two-thirds of respondents to a recent poll by the NPD Group said they “plan to spend about the same” as last year, while 10 percent planned to “spend more.” With the economy and job situation still in flux for many families, we want to know what families in Howard County plan to do for Christmas, Hanukah or Kwanzaa gifts in 2012. Will you be more creative with your gifting? Use sites like Groupon, Living Social, etc? Brave Black Friday sales? Cook or bake for familty and friends?

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Enter Patch's 'Deck the House' Contest For a Chance to Win $100,000

Did you decorate your house for the holidays this year? Enter our "Deck the House" contest and you could win $100,000 for your local school district and $500 to pay your electric bills!

Stoneham Tree Lighting Ceremony is Sunday

The Stoneham Tree Lighting ceremony is slated for 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 25 at the Town Common.

The Stoneham Tree Lighting ceremony is slated for 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 25 at the Town Common. Among the activities planned for the event include visits with Santa, caroling, craft making and pony rides. Hot cocoa and cookies will also be available. The event will be hosted by Dr. Eugene Mickey & Associates. Will you be taking pictures at the event? Upload them to this post and we'll compile a photo gallery to share with our readers.

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