Every year from the day after Thanksgiving through Christmas Eve, The News publishes a holiday-themed story each day on its front page.

The paper will do so again this year, and it needs the help of its readers to get it done.

The News is asking Northeast Michiganders to share their Christmas stories and photos with us, and the paper will feature some readers in future stories.

Do you have a baby who will celebrate his or her first Christmas year?

Do you have a loved one who will come back to Northeast Michigan for the holidays this year?

Do you have a special way you like to decorate your Christmas tree?

Do you have a favorite Christmas cookie recipe?

If you said “yes” to any of those questions, The News wants to hear from you. Email your story and your contact information to Newsroom@TheAlpenaNews.com or call the newsroom at 989-354-3111, ext. 617.

The News also is looking for any and all photos of families celebrating the holidays in Northeast Michigan. Share copies — not originals — of your photos to the email above or mail them to 130 Park Place, Alpena, Michigan, 49707. Please identify everyone in the photo, briefly describe what’s happening in the photo, and tell us what year the photo was taken.