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5 Things You Need to Know Today — Dec. 10, 2012

Here's what you need to know today in Plymouth and Canton.

 

Trivia: Which Christmas movie was based on a John Grisham novel?

Yesterday's trivia answer: "It's a Wonderful Life" is based on the short story "The Greatest Gift", written by Philip Van Doren Stern in 1939, and privately published by the author in 1945.

5. Experience Dickens Christmas at Plymouth Historical Museum

Want some historical perspective on Charles Dickens' life and works? The Plymouth Historical Museum has its Dickens Christmas exhibit open each Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday through Jan. 13. 

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3. Plan ahead: Chris Osgood, Manny Legace to appear at Plymouth Township Kroger

Former Detroit Red Wings goaltenders Chris Osgood and Manny Legace will appear 5-7 p.m. Dec. 11 at Kroger in Plymouth Township to ring the Salvation Army bell.

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

We’re launching our annual Deck the House Contest to find the most over-the-top holiday decorations in America.

If this sounds like your house, upload a photo or video of your home to our contest page through Dec. 16. Check here for the contest page.

1. Speak out for or against Right to Work legislation

Are you in support of Michigan's looming Right to Work legislation? Fiercely opposed to it? Patch is happy to provide a platform to discuss the potential effects of the new laws. Check here to see how you can weigh in and start some spirited discussion.

  • What is your favorite holiday movie?

    (Voting has been closed for this question)
    • It's a Wonderful Life
        4 (16%)
    • A Christmas Story
        2 (8%)
    • Elf
        4 (16%)
    • National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
        1 (4%)
    • Bad Santa
        0 (0%)
    • White Christmas
        1 (4%)
    • A Charlie Brown Christmas
        3 (12%)
    • Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas (live-action version)
        0 (0%)
    • Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas (TV special)
        0 (0%)
    • Arthur Christmas
        0 (0%)
    • The Polar Express
        1 (4%)
    • The Nightmare Before Christmas
        0 (0%)
    • The Santa Clause trilogy
        0 (0%)
    • Santa Claus: The Movie
        0 (0%)
    • Prancer
        0 (0%)
    • Jingle All the Way
        0 (0%)
    • Home Alone
        1 (4%)
    • Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale
        0 (0%)
    • Miracle of 34th Street
        3 (12%)
    • Scrooged
        0 (0%)
    • A Christmas Carol (with Jim Carrey)
        0 (0%)
    • Scrooge (with Albert Finney)
        2 (8%)
    • A Christmas Carol (with Alistair Sim)
        0 (0%)
    • Holiday Inn
        0 (0%)
    • The Muppet Christmas Carol
        1 (4%)
    • Die Hard
        0 (0%)
    • Love Actually
        0 (0%)
    • Other (tell us in the comments!)
        1 (4%)
    Total votes: 24
  • Your vote will only count once. This is not a scientific poll. View Results Vote!
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Tom Dusbiber

9:24 am on Monday, December 10, 2012

The Christmas movie "Christmas with the Kranks" was based on a John Grisham novel, Skipping Christmas". Both the book and movie are great!

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