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Santa's little helpers in Bridgewater handing out presents to children in need
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...
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Brockton holiday event for kids in need canceled over finances
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...
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The truth behind Santa Claus, as seen by grown-ups: To tell or not to tell?
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?
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A guide to an NFL Christmas 2024 featuring Beyoncé
Who, when and where to watch. Here’s everything you need to know about the NFL slate on Christmas Day.
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What's a reasonable number of gifts to give a child for the holidays? One expert says as few as possible
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.
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How to enjoy gift-giving without spoiling kids
Dr. Chase Samsel, a psychiatrist at Boston Children’s Hospital, says it’s important to set expectations
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Santa and Mrs. Claus visit kids at Shriners Children's Boston
Children at a Boston hospital welcomed some special visitors from the North Pole Tuesday.
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How much is too much? Navigating child gift-giving
During the holidays, parents have to walk a tight rope between showering them with presents and devaluing gifts by buying too many.
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What is Boxing Day?
The holiday originated in the United Kingdom and is now also celebrated in some other Commonwealth countries including Canada, New Zealand and Australia.
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Last-minute holiday gifts for kids: From fun to functional
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.
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Here's how matching family pajamas became a thing for the holidays
If you’re looking to start a new tradition, this one is as cozy and wholesome as it gets.
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68-year-old's living room side hustle makes up to $14,700 a week—it started with a Santa suit he bought for $550
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.
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How to decorate for the holidays on a budget
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,”...
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12 last-minute Elf on the Shelf ideas that are easy-peasy
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.
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Patriots host annual children's holiday party
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.
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Patriots host annual children's holiday party
Kids decorated their favorite New England Patriots like Eric Johnson at Tuesday’s holiday party at Gillette Stadium.
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Power outage hits Nantucket during Christmas Stroll
Restaurants and retailers on Nantucket are assessing damages after a power outage during a major holiday event.
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Follow these easy tips to keep your real Christmas tree in tip-top shape
Here are a few tips to keep in mind so your Christmas tree is as fresh as can be these next few weeks.
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Is Secret Santa stressing you out? Here's your holiday gift-exchange survival guide
Secret Santa gift exchanges among friends, family or co-workers can be a fun way to get in the holiday spirit. Or they can be just another seasonal stressor.
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Why we do we hang Christmas stockings? The history behind the tradition
Read up on the history of the humble Christmas stocking and get some ideas for thoughtful stocking stuffers.