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A New England Christmas is Coming…So Here’s What To Do…

With Thanksgiving come and gone and December almost here, for many it’s a headlong rush into a New England Christmas. This year my wife and I are a little late getting prepared. By now we… oh okay I admit my wife does most of the Christmas gift purchases… are usually done with the trips to [...]

28Nov2005 | | 0 comments | Continued
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Boston Ballet “The Nutcracker” Kicks Off Another Season…

For U.S. shoppers Christmas starts in earnest the day after Thanksgiving, for everybody else in Boston, it begins with the first performance of Tchaikovsky “The Nutcracker” by Boston Ballet. A long time tradition and favorite of the Boston Christmas season, this ballet never fails to delight both adults and kids. It’s become a staple in [...]

18Nov2005 | | 0 comments | Continued
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New England Christmas Attractions – Forest Park

When I lived on Cape Cod thee was this one house in Dennis a little off the beaten track but well known to the locals, that put on a brilliant and tasteful display of light decorations on their property. People would trek from miles around to view it. The owners left the display up throughout [...]

16Nov2005 | | 2 comments | Continued
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Christmas at Newport Mansions

November heralds in the Christmas spirit at many of the mansions in Newport, R.I. While visits to The Elms, Marble House, or Astors’ Beechwood remain popular summer pastimes, these same mansions are transformed for the holidays. In a “no expense spared” extravaganza you can be entertained with carols, music, and fine dining. It all begins [...]

11Nov2005 | | 1 comment | Continued
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Break Bread With a Plimoth Pilgrim

Every year on Thanksgiving Day thousands flock to the museums at Plimoth Plantation and Mayflower II in Plymouth, Massachusetts, to share in celebration of the first Thanksgiving. While Plimoth Plantation and Mayflower II are popular destinations for people on vacations anytime of the year, during the holiday period they attract the most visitors.

4Nov2005 | | 0 comments | Continued
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The Polar Express Tickets Now Available – But Hurry!

So you grew up with the book “The Polar Express” and were mesmerized by the story of a boy that took a magical journey. And chances are, you’ve read it once or twice to your kids as well… am I right? Well, how about taking a journey on the North Pole Express yourself and with [...]

31Oct2005 | | 0 comments | Continued
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