Community Corner
Holidays are Here! Share the Spirit of the Season on Patch
From your favorite holiday recipes to holiday giving, Patch is your place to connect with the community.

Especially during the holiday season, community contributionsβwhether itβs sharing photos with Santa, family rituals or reflections of thanksβare a hugely important part of Banning-Beaumont Patch.Β
Let your creativity expand and use Patch as your one-stop shop to share, connect and grab tips and traditions from your neighbors and friends.
You canΒ start a blog, orΒ post to our boardsΒ about anything you like. Really, the possibilities are endless.
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You could share:
Photos of Santa and the kiddos
Find out what's happening in Banning-Beaumontfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Your best recipes
Gift ideas
Giving-back opportunities
Vintage photos, nostalgic photos
Favorite holiday songs
Reflections of thanks
Holiday wishes/resolutions
Old and new traditions
Love/hate Elf on the Shelf
Holiday concerts and events at local schools, places of worship
Shopping specials, tips
Our platform allows users to interact and post directly to the site. These posts then appear on the homepage, in the daily newsletter and are shared by editors via Facebook and Twitter.
The best thing about sharing your stuff on Patch is it's your spaceβwrite as frequently, or infrequently as you'd like. Short or long, essay style or a quick how-to. Blogging on Patch is a great way to share your opinions with the community and get your voice out there.
Interested?Β Click here to start blogging on Patch today! Or email Community Editor Christine Huard at christine.huard@patch.com.
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