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Since Christmas falls on a Sunday, by Massachusetts law the holiday will be observed on Monday. Today, full restrictions apply, but they will also apply tomorrow with the exception of li...

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You know that one standing crowd-pleaser that most of us have on hand to bring to an event? Today, I offer you mine, a spinach-artichoke dip I first tried many years ago at a holiday part...

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I can think of a few favorite gifts I've received over the years — the mouse slippers my nana knit, my first CD player, a neon yellow and purple snow suit. As I've gotten older, I've...

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If you are looking to attend church services today for Christmas Eve, there are plenty of opportunities in town. And if you know of other local Christmas Eve services, please add them to ...

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You’re no doubt aware of what Christmas traditionally looks like when it rolls around each Dec. 25. But how much do you know about its religious significance, its history as a holiday or ...

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It's noon on Friday, and you're looking for our weekly real estate open house feature. But, House Hunt had too much eggnog and has been placed on holiday hiatus. Check back at noon o...

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The favorite holiday recipe in my family is for my mother's chocolate chip cookies. She only makes them for the holidays, handing out tins to relatives and good friends. They're so good, ...

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For me, doing my holiday shopping for family and close friends begins with a lot of mental preparation. I much prefer knowing what I'm going to get someone before going to the stores, rat...