In the late 1800s, children had little hope of meeting Saint Nick until the first department store Santa appeared in Brockton, Massachusetts.
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It’s that time of year again! Pop some popcorn, light the fire, and check out some of these classic New England Christmas movies.
The Puritans banned Christmas in Massachusetts in 1659. But why? Learn more about this Scrooge-like moment in New England history.
Pretty to look at and sweet to eat, one New England brand of old-fashioned ribbon candy has been brightening the holiday season for more than 150 years.
From the horrifying to the amusing, our readers share their tales of Thanksgiving disasters. We encourage you to do the same!
Have you ever wondered what the Pilgrims ate at the first Thanksgiving? We dig into how similar the menu was to the traditional American Thanksgiving meal.
Whether you prefer canned or homemade cranberry sauce, Ocean Spray has been making our Thanksgiving tables sweet and wobbly since 1930.
A New England spice blend classic dating back to 1867, Bell’s Seasoning has been making Thanksgiving taste good for nearly 150 years.
Did you know that Thanksgiving used to be the last Thursday in November? Learn why it changed in 1939, and how the public reacted.
The New Hampshire motto, “Live Free or Die,” is arguably one of the most memorable in the country. Learn more about its history.
History
The 5 Best New England Jokes
Can you get there from here? Here’s a sampling of the best New England jokes from our archives.
Magazine
Life in the Kingdom | Cord Values
On the necessity of building a home for the wood that heats yours.