Christmas

The first Holy Year was called in 1300, and in recent times they are generally celebrated every 25 to 50 years.

Santa Claus has arrived in Rio de Janeiro — under water. Starting on Saturday, he’ll be spotted at AquaRio Marine Aquarium swimming with sharks during their daily fish feeding sessions as part of the city’s Christmas festivities.

A couple from Bridgewater, Massachusetts, have again taken on the roles of Santa’s little helpers this Christmas, handing out hundreds of presents to economically disadvantaged children. Their holiday deeds began when Stephanie and Mark Sabourin bought a decorative holiday mailbox from Lowes last year, which people began filling with letters to Santa. “What we didn’t expect was that people would...

A holiday event serving homeless children in Brockton, Massachusetts, has been canceled due to financial challenges, school committee members say. Over the years, Brockton’s Dinner for Champions grew so much that it moved from Brockton High School in 2018 to Lombardo’s Event Center in 2022 — and to Gillette Stadium last year. “It started off with 100 families and it...

It’s that time of year filled with Christmas cheer, presents, and the ever-present parental question: Do we tell the kids the truth about Santa Claus?

Who, when and where to watch. Here’s everything you need to know about the NFL slate on Christmas Day.

We love spoiling our kids, but how much is too much? Dr. Gene Beresin, director of the Clay Center for Young Healthy Minds at Mass General Hospital, says there’s always pressure to buy more, and that’s a problem. He says giving as few as possible gifts that are meaningful is the answer.

Dr. Chase Samsel, a psychiatrist at Boston Children’s Hospital, says it’s important to set expectations

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Children at a Boston hospital welcomed some special visitors from the North Pole Tuesday.

During the holidays, parents have to walk a tight rope between showering them with presents and devaluing gifts by buying too many.

The holiday originated in the United Kingdom and is now also celebrated in some other Commonwealth countries including Canada, New Zealand and Australia.

From creative toys that inspire imagination to useful gear that makes life a little easier, we’ve rounded up the best holiday gift ideas for kids of all ages.

If you’re looking to start a new tradition, this one is as cozy and wholesome as it gets.

Eddy Rich started his Santa Claus side hustle nearly three decades ago. Now, he and his son make money by selling personalized videos from Santa on Cameo.

Millions of Americans will soon gather with their friends and family for the holidays. But entertaining your loved ones can quickly get expensive. A perfectly decorated home means balancing your time and budget — two things that don’t always go hand in hand. “Knowing your boundaries and limitations as you enter into a busy and expensive season is so important,”...

Thinking of a new and creative Elf on the Shelf idea every day can be an exhausting task on top of the hustle and bustle of the holiday season.

The New England Patriots’ 31st annual children’s holiday party was held at Gillette Stadium Tuesday, giving kids the chance to decorate players like Christmas trees.

Kids decorated their favorite New England Patriots like Eric Johnson at Tuesday’s holiday party at Gillette Stadium.

Restaurants and retailers on Nantucket are assessing damages after a power outage during a major holiday event.

Here are a few tips to keep in mind so your Christmas tree is as fresh as can be these next few weeks.