5 Things You Need to Know Today — Dec. 6, 2012

Trivia: When did "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" first air on television?

Yesterday's trivia answer: Peter Billingsley, best known as Ralphie in "A Christmas Story," played an elf supervisor in "Elf."

5. Check out new single, holiday song from Canton pop-rock band

Check out both a new single and a Christmas-themed song from Canton band TwentyForSeven here on Plymouth-Canton Patch. The band's new single earned rave reviews from MTV's Buzzworthy blog.

4. Experience Dickens Christmas this week 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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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. Ladies shopping event in Plymouth today

A special holiday shopping event for ladies called "Dashing Through the Stores" is 5 to 9 p.m. today in downtown Plymouth with special sales, treats, give-a-ways and door prizes. Ladies will also be able to fill out their own wish lists to give to their significant others.