The Puritans banned Christmas in Massachusetts in 1659. But why? Learn more about this Scrooge-like moment in New England history.
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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.
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10 Best New England Christmas Towns
From the historic charm of a quintessential Vermont village to the city glamour of a famed Rhode Island port, these 10 destinations are some of the best New England Christmas towns to visit during the yuletide season.
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.
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.
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.
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 ride on the Polar Express is a magical holiday experience for the whole family. Here’s where you can find Polar Express train ride locations in New England. But don’t wait! Tickets sell out fast.
A New England spice blend classic dating back to 1867, Bell’s Seasoning has been making Thanksgiving taste good for nearly 150 years.