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FriendshipWorks uses music and companionship to combat elder isolation
Addressing loneliness: How Boston programs are building connection
FriendshipWorks uses music and companionship to combat elder isolation
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December 24, 2025 at 1:30 PM
FriendshipWorks uses music and companionship to combat elder isolation
A 40-year volunteer at Boston Children's Hospital spreads joy through stickers and smiles while students at Noble and Greenough in Dedham participate in a class on happiness
Are connecting and giving back the secrets to finding 'joy'?
A 40-year volunteer at Boston Children's Hospital spreads joy through stickers and smiles while students at Noble and Greenough in Dedham participate in a class on happiness
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December 24, 2025 at 12:15 PM
A 40-year volunteer at Boston Children's Hospital spreads joy through stickers and smiles while students at Noble and Greenough in Dedham participate in a class on happiness
Danroy and Angella Henry honor their son, DJ, through creativity and community
'Finding a way through': DJ Henry's family on healing through art and service
Danroy and Angella Henry honor their son, DJ, through creativity and community
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December 24, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Danroy and Angella Henry honor their son, DJ, through creativity and community
Boston's Downtown Crossing - a look at 1984 New England
From the Chronicle Vault: The sights and sounds of a 1984 Christmas in New England
Boston's Downtown Crossing - a look at 1984 New England
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December 23, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Boston's Downtown Crossing - a look at 1984 New England
La Salette and Black Nativity have delighted audiences for decades
Christmas traditions shine across Massachusetts
La Salette and Black Nativity have delighted audiences for decades
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December 23, 2025 at 2:45 PM
La Salette and Black Nativity have delighted audiences for decades
In this 1985 piece, Chet Curtis highlighted history, tradition, and the voices of children in song
A Chronicle Classic: Hanukkah traditions remembered at Temple Emanuel in Newton, Mass.
In this 1985 piece, Chet Curtis highlighted history, tradition, and the voices of children in song
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December 23, 2025 at 1:30 PM
In this 1985 piece, Chet Curtis highlighted history, tradition, and the voices of children in song
Furniture company offers immersive Christmas experience with historic roots and new features
Enchanted Village keeps holiday magic alive in Avon, Mass.
Furniture company offers immersive Christmas experience with historic roots and new features
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December 23, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Furniture company offers immersive Christmas experience with historic roots and new features
Drafted for duty in 2007, Ted faced tough questions from tiny tots and proved he could sleigh the role
When Chronicle’s Ted Reinstein had his Mall Santa Moment
Drafted for duty in 2007, Ted faced tough questions from tiny tots and proved he could sleigh the role
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December 23, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Drafted for duty in 2007, Ted faced tough questions from tiny tots and proved he could sleigh the role
From glittery sportswear by Mel the Clothing to colorful confections from The Mac Maker, two Massachusetts entrepreneurs are turning creativity into community favorites.
Massachusetts businesses shine with sparkly fashion and sweet macarons
From glittery sportswear by Mel the Clothing to colorful confections from The Mac Maker, two Massachusetts entrepreneurs are turning creativity into community favorites.
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December 17, 2025 at 9:28 PM
From glittery sportswear by Mel the Clothing to colorful confections from The Mac Maker, two Massachusetts entrepreneurs are turning creativity into community favorites.
At Mobilia Gallery in Cambridge, sisters Libby and Joanne Cooper spotlight artists Linda Dolack and Lynne Sausele, whose intricate beadwork transforms the everyday into art.
Beadwork shines in Massachusetts homegrown favorites and wearable art
At Mobilia Gallery in Cambridge, sisters Libby and Joanne Cooper spotlight artists Linda Dolack and Lynne Sausele, whose intricate beadwork transforms the everyday into art.
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December 17, 2025 at 8:13 PM
At Mobilia Gallery in Cambridge, sisters Libby and Joanne Cooper spotlight artists Linda Dolack and Lynne Sausele, whose intricate beadwork transforms the everyday into art.
From hand-painted bonbons at Petrova Chocolates to Amalfi-inspired dining at Capri, Boston's artisans are redefining indulgence through craft, flavor and design.
Boston creators blend art, flavor, and style in sweet new ways
From hand-painted bonbons at Petrova Chocolates to Amalfi-inspired dining at Capri, Boston's artisans are redefining indulgence through craft, flavor and design.
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December 17, 2025 at 6:58 PM
From hand-painted bonbons at Petrova Chocolates to Amalfi-inspired dining at Capri, Boston's artisans are redefining indulgence through craft, flavor and design.
In Salem, Halloween spirit carries straight through the holidays
When Halloween meets Christmas in Salem
In Salem, Halloween spirit carries straight through the holidays
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December 16, 2025 at 6:30 PM
In Salem, Halloween spirit carries straight through the holidays
How an interactive trolley show keeps Dickens fresh for new generations
All aboard a trolley to experience 'A Christmas Carol' in Salem
How an interactive trolley show keeps Dickens fresh for new generations
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December 16, 2025 at 5:15 PM
How an interactive trolley show keeps Dickens fresh for new generations
From sold-out readings to ghostly legends, Charles Dickens’ Boston legacy lives on
Charles Dickens, ghosts and Boston's Omni Parker House
From sold-out readings to ghostly legends, Charles Dickens’ Boston legacy lives on
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December 16, 2025 at 4:00 PM
From sold-out readings to ghostly legends, Charles Dickens’ Boston legacy lives on
How "A Christmas Carol" inspired a holiday brew in Arlington
A 'Christmas Carol,' brewed: Marley’s Ghost at Arlington Brewing
How "A Christmas Carol" inspired a holiday brew in Arlington
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December 16, 2025 at 2:45 PM
How "A Christmas Carol" inspired a holiday brew in Arlington
The WWE Hall of Famer shares why Santa’s Village remains one of his happiest traditions.
WWE legend Mick Foley’s love for NH's Santa’s Village
The WWE Hall of Famer shares why Santa’s Village remains one of his happiest traditions.
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December 16, 2025 at 1:30 PM
The WWE Hall of Famer shares why Santa’s Village remains one of his happiest traditions.
Manchester’s towering Creepy Santa is scary, beloved and surprisingly heartwarming
Meet Manchester’s 'Creepy Santa'
Manchester’s towering Creepy Santa is scary, beloved and surprisingly heartwarming
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December 16, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Manchester’s towering Creepy Santa is scary, beloved and surprisingly heartwarming
From Puritan bans to Krampus balls, the holiday’s spooky roots resurface.
From ghost stories to Krampus, Christmas has a spooky side
From Puritan bans to Krampus balls, the holiday’s spooky roots resurface.
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December 16, 2025 at 11:00 AM
From Puritan bans to Krampus balls, the holiday’s spooky roots resurface.
A nonprofit offers a culinary program for adults with intellectual disabilities and sells fantastic pies, and a fully gluten-free bakery serves sweet treats for anyone to enjoy.
These bakeries spread holiday cheer
A nonprofit offers a culinary program for adults with intellectual disabilities and sells fantastic pies, and a fully gluten-free bakery serves sweet treats for anyone to enjoy.
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December 14, 2025 at 1:30 PM
A nonprofit offers a culinary program for adults with intellectual disabilities and sells fantastic pies, and a fully gluten-free bakery serves sweet treats for anyone to enjoy.
In Dorchester, try an Irish Christmas cake, and in downtown Boston, babka is flying out of the oven.
Boston bakeries that will satisfy your holiday sweet tooth
In Dorchester, try an Irish Christmas cake, and in downtown Boston, babka is flying out of the oven.
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December 14, 2025 at 12:15 PM
In Dorchester, try an Irish Christmas cake, and in downtown Boston, babka is flying out of the oven.
Indulge in everything ginger at Ginger Betty's in Quincy, and get inspired by a generational cookie exchange in Wellesley.
Get festive with the taste of gingerbread and cookies
Indulge in everything ginger at Ginger Betty's in Quincy, and get inspired by a generational cookie exchange in Wellesley.
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December 14, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Indulge in everything ginger at Ginger Betty's in Quincy, and get inspired by a generational cookie exchange in Wellesley.
A New Hampshire candy store is filled to the brim with candy canes, and a Salem chocolate shop serves up "Sweet Sloops."
New England made candy celebrates the holiday season
A New Hampshire candy store is filled to the brim with candy canes, and a Salem chocolate shop serves up "Sweet Sloops."
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December 13, 2025 at 8:36 PM
A New Hampshire candy store is filled to the brim with candy canes, and a Salem chocolate shop serves up "Sweet Sloops."
The Ryan family, owners of Chartley Country Store, have transformed the long-standing local market into a community anchor — complete with nostalgic candies curated by their teenage daughter
Chartley Country Store, a lifeline for a small community
The Ryan family, owners of Chartley Country Store, have transformed the long-standing local market into a community anchor — complete with nostalgic candies curated by their teenage daughter
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December 11, 2025 at 6:31 PM
The Ryan family, owners of Chartley Country Store, have transformed the long-standing local market into a community anchor — complete with nostalgic candies curated by their teenage daughter
At this South Dennis shop, customers bring their own containers, buy only what they need, and discover locally sourced items curated through years of research
The Glass Jar: Cape Cod’s zero-waste refill shop
At this South Dennis shop, customers bring their own containers, buy only what they need, and discover locally sourced items curated through years of research
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December 11, 2025 at 5:16 PM
At this South Dennis shop, customers bring their own containers, buy only what they need, and discover locally sourced items curated through years of research
Sisters Corrie Mays and Samantha Leonard bring joy, color and personal touch to their Marstons Mills gift boutique.
A year-round burst of color at The Plum Porch
Sisters Corrie Mays and Samantha Leonard bring joy, color and personal touch to their Marstons Mills gift boutique.
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December 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Sisters Corrie Mays and Samantha Leonard bring joy, color and personal touch to their Marstons Mills gift boutique.