Monday, December 24, 2012
How much will we spend this year? And what's the best-selling Christmas song of all time? Find the answers below.
We know that there were three Wise Men, 12 days of Christmas and that Santa delivers all his presents around the world in one night. But did you know... $23,439.38 How much it would cost to buy your "true love" all the gifts in the 12 Day of Christmas . 12.9 billion hours, $447 billion How many hours Americans were expected to spend shopping, wrapping and returning gifts last year. That was about 42 hours and $688.87 per person. Get your postman/postwoman a gift According to Hallmark, Christmas is the largest card-sending occasion . Nearly 1.5 billion cards are sent to friends and family every Christmas Season. (That's actually down 400 million cards since 2004.) $983 million The value of U.S. imports of Christmas tree ornaments from …
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Monday, December 24, 2012
Monday is Christmas Eve. Tuesday is Christmas Day. Here is a list of how state and federal offices and services will be affected. NJ Transit :
Also check out the Bloomfield High School's Winter Concert now streaming online!
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Monday, December 24, 2012
Tune in to WBMA-TV for the holidays! Bloomfield Township will be showing the upcoming programing on its television channels: Comcast channel 35 and Verizon FiOS channel 30. You can also tune in online at www.wbmatv.com. High Definition is available on ROKU by adding the PEG.TV channel for free where WBMA-TV is a featured channel. WBMA-TV is also streaming the recent Bloomfield High School Winter Concert. Click here to watch now!
Sunday, December 23, 2012
A weak storm front expected to bring up to two inches of snow starting Monday night.
Cross your fingers. As of Sunday, weather projections indicate a storm front entering the region that could give us—gasp—a white Christmas. According to the National Weather Service, there is a 20 percent chance of snow on Tuesday, with a temperature ultimately reaching 38 degrees. Stephen Pellettiere, with Ion Weather based at the Morristown Municipal Airport, said current projections appear to have the small storm begin producing at about 9 p.m. on Christmas Eve, tapering off at the latest 6 a.m. Tuesday morning. "A little storm is passing to our south," he said. "There's a tenth of an inch of moisture, which translates to about an inch of snow." Some areas, including southern Morris County, could see as much as two inches of the white …
Saturday, December 22, 2012
Hundreds of toys were donated during the township's toy drive this month.
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Saturday, December 22, 2012
Santa came early to Bloomfield once again this year. Hundreds of toys were donated recently to the annual toy drive in town. “This is my favorite event of the year!" said event coordinator and Essex County Commissioner Cynthia Toro. 'It lifts my spirit to see children'S faces light up with joy when they sit on Santa’s lap and point to toys they want. I love being a part of such a meaningful cause” The event took place on Dec. 16 at the Essex Manor. Bloomfield families enjoyed a fun-filled morning of food, candy, balloons, face painting, gifts and pictures with Santa, Mrs. Clause and the elves. The event was put on by the Bloomfield Democratic Committee. “Many of the families we serve struggle on a daily basis to pay their bills that …
A look at the hot toys for tots this holiday season.
Every holiday season, the mailbox fills with the latest toy catalogs. Children peruse the pages as they scribble their lists, daydreaming about what they will find under the tree come Christmas morning. Parents pull out their pocketbooks, spending hard-earned cash as they anticipate the joy on those little faces. What will be the runaway favorites this year is always a guess, but here are some of the latest trends, mixed with tried-and-true perennial favorites. jChews Smartphone teether by Jellystone No tears for parents or babies. Babies love nothing more than to gum Mom and Dad’s cell phone, but now they’ll be too intrigued with their own smartphone to chew on. The Jellystone smartphone teether comes in seven funky colors and is BPA …
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Admission is free to this family-friendly annual event.
The annual Essex County Holiday Lights Spectacular has returned to the Turtle Back Zoo for a sixth year. The exhibit features 50 animal and holiday-themed figures including bears, tigers and elephants illuminated by over 100,000 lights, along with holiday lights designed to look like wooden soldiers, stars and winter scenes, according to a release from the office of Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. “Turtle Back Zoo will be turned into a Winter Wonderland, with extraordinary seasonal lighting exhibits and costumed characters," DiVincenzo said in a press release. "Stroll the landscaped paths of our zoo and admire the illuminated images of everything from toy soldiers to penguins." The exhibit is open every day except …
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Need a quick holiday cookie recipe? Make one of these for your parties this season.
One of the most important holiday questions to ask yourself is: What kind of cookies will you be baking for your get-togethers this season? From sweet to savory, holiday cookies come in all shapes and sizes. And what’s better than to top off a tray of cookies than a glass of homemade eggnog? You can check out myrecipes.com to learn how to host a successful cookie swap and view more holiday cookie recipes. You can also head down to Splurge Bakery, Patch Readers' Choice 2012 award winner, or check out Bella's Bakery if you don't feel like making the sweets yourself. Want to do it yourself? Check out the recipes below: Eggnog In a saucepan over low heat combine milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, cinnamon stick, and clove. Bring to a slow …
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Township holds annual tree-lighting ceremony with special visit from Santa
Bloomfield decked the halls Monday night at its tree-lighting ceremony, the annual event that draws hundreds to town hall for hot cocoa and caroling. Children got a special visit from Santa, who traveled in style from Bloomfield Avenue via horse and buggy, while the Bloomfield High School choir and Boys, Girls and Cub Scouts kept the mood festive with Christmas carols. Click through the photos and watch the video above for more information.
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Does your candy cane supply runneth over? Use the extras for a variety of things, including martinis, bark and fudge.
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Tuesday, December 27, 2011
'Tis the season of the candy cane. Those red and white striped sticks of peppermint goodness are one of my favorite holiday treats. Oh man, I love those suckers. But no matter how much you love them, there comes a time when you just don't want to suck on your fourth candy cane of the day. Whether your Christmas tree is decorated with them, you have a bowl filled with them, or a friend scores a batch at Costco, it's time to get creative with your supply. Here are seven ideas to help you shovel through that candy cane blizzard: Candy canes are one of the most festive treats of the season. They go hand in hand with holiday music: sure, you run the risk of overdosing, but enjoy them while you can because you'll soon be without them for …
Scott Helming
1:21 pm on Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Actually, there is no firm evidence there were three wise men. We know if three gifts, hence the thought of three persons...An ongoing mystery! more ›