There are few things as simple, as enjoyable, and as memorable as the holiday open house. Nearly every small town or village has its own version; an evening of lights, parades, and the promise of seeing Santa for the first time of the season. 

We have friends and clients all over Northern Michigan, and we love seeing and experiencing the festivities in small towns across the region. Communities like Traverse City, Kalkaska, and others see hundreds, even thousands of their citizens come togeth...