Add to the list if you know of more places.
Christmas falls on a Tuesday this year, and it may even snow, giving you even fewer reasons to leave the house. Here's a handy list of what's open (and closed) during the holiday:
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All subway, bus and commuter rail lines will be free after 8 p.m. on New Year’s Eve.
The North American Aerospace Defense Command has a website that now offers a Santa tracker mobile app to follow the jolly man's magical flight.
Their wish lists have been made, their photos have been taken with the big guy and cookies and carrots are at the ready for Santa and his reindeer, but do your children ever ask: Where does Santa go on Christmas Eve? How does he travel to everyone's house? Thanks to the folks behind the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) Website, families worldwide can now follow Santa's Christmas journey in real time. In addition to tracking Santa's whereabouts, there is plenty to do at NORAD's Santa-tracking website. Check out the Kids' Countdown Village where there are two dozen games to play. Not near a computer today? NORAD's Santa Tracker is mobile, too. Download the Android or iPhone app and let your kids track Santa from your phone…
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation is urging residents to drive safety and use public transportation.
During the holidays, we're all in a rush to get to our respective celebrations and enjoy the holidays. But also during this time of the year, the weather doesn't always cooperate. Information for Drivers With some wintry weather in the forecast, drivers should be prepared to encounter varying roadway conditions as they head to their holiday destinations, according to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT.) MassDOT encourages residents and visitors to drive safely and use public transportation where possible during the upcoming holidays. Although holiday traffic is the worst around Thanksgiving, road conditions can still get pretty congested during peak travel times. “Historically the days surrounding Christmas and New…
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All subway, bus and commuter rail lines will be free after 8 p.m. on New Year’s Eve.
The MBTA has announced its holiday season schedule. Some highlights include:
The U.S. Postal Service offers tips and suggestions so holiday packages arrive in time for the holidays.
Are you one of the many holiday revelers with families and friends spread all across the country and the world? If so, even before you dive into that gift list, it's important to know how early must you buy, wrap and post holiday gifts so they get to their destination in time for the holidays. Here are some suggestions and mailing deadline dates from the U.S. Postal Service to ensure your gifts are delivered on time and in one piece: Packing tips from the USPS: Calculated for December 25, 2012. Domestic Mail Class/Product Dates First-Class Mail® Service Dec. 20 Priority Mail® Service Dec. 21 Express Mail® Service Dec. 22 Parcel Post® Service Dec. 14 Destination Network Distribution Center (DNDC) Drop Ship Dec. 19 Destination Delivery …
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It's a decision families make every year - are you willing to withstand the cold, sap and needles necessary for an 'authentic' Christmas?
Sure, everyone appreciates some good holiday decor. But have you ever been tempted to take it easy on yourself and purchase an artificial Christmas tree? Purists won't go near them, but for others, the thought of chopping down a tree - leaving needles, sap and leaking water in your living room - is not their idea of a happy holiday. Despite the hassle, real trees outsell their artificial cousins by more than a 3-to-1 margin each season, according to the National Christmas Tree Association. Bear in mind, of course, artificial trees can be reused every year. Readers, what do you think? Are you undertaking the Griswold family tradition this year, or are will an artificial tree do the trick for your family?
With “Three Kings Day” the Christmas season officially came to a close in JP's Latin Quarter, where children and their families in the Hyde Square Task Force’s after-school program commemorated the Feast of the Epiphany.
Though by now the kids may have tired of their toys and you’ve already cast the dehydrated Christmas tree on the curb, for some in Jamaica Plain and around the world, especially in Spain and Latin America, the holidays are a 12-day celebration that concludes on Three Kings Day, or El Día de los Reyes. On Thursday evening, while the tree in Jamaica Plain’s Latin Quarter still burned brightly and houses in the surrounding neighborhood glowed with holiday lights, the Cheverus Building in Hyde Square was crowded with children and their families who had come to celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany. Sponsored by Mt. Washington Bank, the event was presented by the Youth Literacy Theater troupe of the Hyde Square Task Force, an after-school …
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A worker who programmed the announcement system to play "Deck The Halls" was initially said to be facing a reprimand or worse. The state's transportation chief said on Tuesday morning he wouldn't be punished. But in the end, the worker was reprimanded.
UPDATE: The T worker was, in the end, reprimanded, according to Universal Hub. MBTA spokesman Joe Pesaturo issued this statement on Tuesday afternoon: "The employee today was reprimanded and the incident is now included in his personnel file. No further action will be taken unless such an incident happens again. This matter is closed." ~~~~~ Over the holidays, an MBTA worker displayed a bit of Christmas cheer by programming the subway announcement system to "sing" the carol "Deck The Halls." But T officials initially saw nothing funny in the halting, computerized tones that, according to a blogger who captured it on film, brought joy to commuters. The T said the worker could be reprimanded or even fired in what Universal Hub dubbed "Fa La …
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Good grief . . . THEY terminated the GRINCH instead! What a wonderful reverse of fortune! more ›
Some suggestions that stretch the boundaries of giving presents. Why not get something multiple people will enjoy?
One great way to save time (and often money) during gift-giving season is by getting one item that multiple people will enjoy rather than trying to find something for each family member. Here are some ideas for presents that should please everyone. A couple are for the home, while some are great for adults and kids together. A bicycle built for four: Actually, any number of people, from one to four, can catch a ride on a Yuba, which can be purchased as a barebones and very sturdy single bike, or be customized with all kinds of extra seats, and can handle a 600-pound capacity. Want a ride with a significant other? Slap a comfy pad onto the rear loading platform (which can also carry anything from suitcases to tools to groceries). Are the …
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12:10 pm on Thursday, November 29, 2012
Please consider that rather than celebrate by killing trees this year, we can create a greener solution by investing in a living (potted) tree. A living tree can give you years of enjoyment as a potted plant, or add value to property by planting afterward. It could also be donated to a place in need of trees or landscaping. more ›