Hundreds of Children Turn Out For Santa Day at TCC

Tewksbury Country Club makes it a very Merry Christmas for lots of local children.

Each year, Santa Day at the Tewksbury Country Club proves to be one of the most popular events of the Tewksbury Holiday Season. Hundreds of residents turned out at the country club on Sunday and were greeted by Old St. Nick and his band of merry elves. There were cookies and hot cocoa and, of course, a chance for children to spend some quality time with Santa Claus. TCC Events Coordinator Kathy Bligh suppiled these photos from the event.

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Life in the Mom Lane

'Elf on the Shelf' Taking Over Area Homes

Though Santa is still the number one man, these little friends are becoming a holiday staple.

These days it seems that there is a bit of competition when it comes to holiday traditions. Without a doubt, Santa is still the number one man when it comes to Christmas but, alas, there is a new kid in town when it comes to getting attention. Lately it seems that someone a little smaller than Santa has also moved into the hearts of children. That someone is The Elf on the Shelf. As the mom of a teenager I have no experience with this little elf. As a matter of fact I had to enlist the help of a friend to learn exactly what this new tradition is all about. It seems that these elves, like most, are Santa’s treasured assistants. While many of their friends are at home in the North Pole making toys these elves have a different role in the …

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PHOTOS: 25th Annual Lighting of the Town Common

Hundreds of Tewksbury residents gathered Friday night for the 25th Annual Lighting of the Town Common.

Hundreds of Tewksbury residents gathered Friday night for the 25th Annual Lighting of the Town Common. Music was provided by the Swinging Seniors and Tewksbury Public Library Director Diane Giarusso read "Twas the Night Before Christmas" before thousands of lights illuminated the common. After that, Santa Claus, himself, came to town courtesy of a ride from the Tewksbury Fire Department. The jolly olf elf greeted children, posed for photos and took Christmas gift requests. Photographer Shawn Hansen was on-hand and captured these images. Were you at the event? You can upload your photos and video clips of the Lighting of the Common directly to this story to share them with friends and neighbors.

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Follow Santa's Journey

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.

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Follow Santa’s Journey on Patch

Patch will be offering NORAD's reports about Santa Claus’ whereabouts on Christmas Eve.

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.

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PHOTOS: Santa Social at Krochmal Farms

Kids roasted marshmallows and visited with Santa at Krochmal Farms during the Santa Social event.

At Saturday's Santa Social at Krochmal Farm, Santa presented a check to an honoree of the Krochmal Cares for Kids Fundraiser held in November, Nicholas DiFelice. The fundraiser supports local children fighting life-threatening diseases. For more information about Nicholas and the fundraiser check here. Photographer Patrick Holloway was onhand and captured these images.

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MAP: Where To Find Santa

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.

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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 ›

Tewksbury To Kick Off Holiday Season This Weekend

Lighting of the Common, festival of trees and a pie social on tap for Friday night.

The Town of Tewksbury will officially kick off the 2011 Christmas Season with a full schedule of community events this weekend. The highlight of the weekend is the annual Lighting of the Common, which will take place Friday, Dec. 2, starting at 7 p.m. This year's event will follow a slightly different schedule, as the lights on the common will be lit at the start of the festivities, right at 7 p.m. The event will feature the Swinging Seniors Chorus, who will perform "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree," "Deck The Halls," "Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer," "Here Comes Santa Claus" and "We Wish You a Merry Christmas." Library Director Diane Giarusso will also be on-hand to read "Twas The Night Before Christmas." But, of course, the guest of …

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Postal Service Offers North Pole Postmark

Want your holiday cards to look like they came from Santa?

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.

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