As 2012 comes to a close, the Patch staff in the north and western Twin Cities metro area wants to wish you happy holidays!

Feel free to upload your Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and New Year's photos of family and friends and share your season's greetings in comments. 

Pictured (left to right): Southwest Minneapolis Patch Local Editor James Sanna, Hopkins Patch Local Editor James Warden, Associate Regional Editor Kevira Voegele, Minnetonka Patch Local Editor Becky Glander, Richfield Patch Local Editor Caitlin Burgess, Golden Valley Patch Local Editor Val Engler, Edina Patch Local Editor Ryan Gauthier and Fridley Patch Local Editor Chris Steller. Not pictured: Senior Regional Editor Troy Melhus, Regional Publisher Jonathan Thielen, Regional Advertising Manager Cynthia Hamre, Advertising Manager Cathy Deering and Advertising Manager Eric Best.