Celebrate your best Boston Christmas yet with these favorite spots to eat and stay, plus light displays, craft markets, and festive performances.
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A collection of colorful, fun, and cozy gift ideas from the talented and creative New England maker community.
Desserts
Searching for Jingles Cookies
How one woman’s quest for Jingles Cookies, the anise Christmas cookies of her childhood, led her to Salerno “Santa’s Favorites” cookies instead.
A collection of images by photographer Caryn B. Davis that celebrate the festive beauty of Christmas in Connecticut.
From lobster trap trees to Santa’s arrival by boat, coastal Christmas celebrations are a hallmark of New England’s holiday season. Here are nine of our favorite merry meet-ups by the sea.
Connecticut
10 Best Things to Do in Connecticut
From diving into maritime history to feasting on a hot and buttered lobster roll, these Nutmeg State experiences are some of the best things to do in Connecticut.
Now retired, the Friendly’s Jubilee Roll was once the ultimate take-home ice cream treat.
Buoy your holiday spirits this year with a visit to one of our region’s lobster trap Christmas trees.
Rhode Island
Holiday Celebrations in Coastal Rhode Island
From twinkling lights to historic homes, here are seven ways to have a merry time in coastal Rhode Island this holiday season.
From the horrifying to the amusing, our readers share their tales of Thanksgiving disasters. We encourage you to do the same!
Wondering where to cut your own tree this holiday season? Our guide to New England Christmas tree farms is here to help.
Cooking Advice
How to Make Easy Pie Crust from Scratch | Steps in Photos
The right amounts of butter, water, flour and salt are all you need to make the perfect easy pie crust from scratch at home. Here’s how in step-by-step photos from Yankee senior food editor Amy Traverso.