Published Dec. 28, 2012
Whether they were next to a menorah or under a tree, most of the presents are unwrapped by now and Milwaukee parents weigh in on their thoughts about celebrating more than one December holiday.
Published Dec. 25, 2012
Santa Claus visited sports figures all over the state to deliver gifts, including some special ones for Donald Driver, Clay Matthews, Wisconsin golfers, Bo Ryan and many more!
Published Dec. 24, 2012
When it comes to holiday shopping and gift giving, athletes and their families have as difficult a time as the rest of us.
Published Dec. 20, 2012
Not to be confused with THE Christmas story, I would like to conclude the year with a Christmas story. And a lighthearted, silly little one at that.
Published Dec. 19, 2012
As we prepare to discard the calendar of a tumultuous and often nasty 2012 in Wisconsin, it's time to launch into 2013 with a clean slate and try to begin the year with no grudges and a spirit of compromise. Here's one man's Milwaukee wish list for Santa.
Published Dec. 19, 2012
How does salted caramel strike you? It struck gold for Mary Lamb, this year's winner of Milwaukee's Favorite Cookie Contest, sponsored by Marcus Restaurants.
Published Dec. 19, 2012
I already talked about the five most glorious Christmas movies, which means it would only be fair to also mention the five most heinous. Here are five holiday hell spawns that I wouldn't touch with a 39-and-a-half-foot pole.
Published Dec. 19, 2012
While the season is all about giving, OnMilwaukee.com wants you to enjoy some gifts too. So, we're running a "Treat Yourself" contest all week and on all of our platforms. Here's all the information you need to win!
Published Dec. 18, 2012
During innocent holiday-related conversation, the OnMilwaukee.com editors somehow got on the topic whether or not strip clubs were open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Here are our findings.
Published Dec. 16, 2012
If there's one thing that can wrangle the Christmas spirit out of even the most crotchety Scrooge, it's a great Christmas movie. True, there are several stinkers, but the classics are more heartwarming than a mug of hot chocolate next to the fireplace. Here are five holiday movies that can elicit carols from the most hardened cynic.
Published Dec. 14, 2012
They're out this weekend at Alterra cafes, and if you are lucky enough to get one of these you'll be one of only 300. Trust me, once you have one it may be hard to decide if you should gift or keep it.
Published Dec. 14, 2012
Parents have lots of different opinions on how to talk to kids about Santa. Personally, I was prepared for a variety of reactions when my kids learned that Santa was a myth, but as usual, they surprised me.
Published Dec. 12, 2012
After being tasked with putting together an actual wish list, I'm legitimately afraid of the death glare I'll get if I hand over my ultra-practical, completely un-whimsical list of stuff I want. So, I'm posting it here.
Published Dec. 10, 2012
There is nothing more joyful than Christmas through the eyes of a child, and there are few experiences more gratifying than to witness a young person's first exposure to art in any of its forms. Call it a Christmas miracle, then, that these two moments are magically united in Michael Pink's "The Nutcracker," a jubilant and lively production that is bursting at the seams with royal beauty bright.
Published Dec. 8, 2012
The world's most famous ice skating rink shimmers beneath what must be the most impressive urban tree, perhaps in the world, and the shop windows in the Center and along Fifth Avenue must be seen to be believed. Crowds queue to see the holiday spectacular at Radio City Music Hall and Times Square is decked out in green and red. And all America comes to check it out.
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