As its name suggests, the winterberry bush produces beautiful red berries in early winter that can add color to gardens and decorative arrangements.
Gardens
trees
Wondering where to go see Christmas lights? From kid-friendly zoos to holy shrines, these are our favorite places to see Christmas lights in New England.
Finding the holiday spirit in Stowe, Vermont, from the historic downtown to craft beer sampling and a cozy overnight at Field Guide.
Massachusetts
Boston Christmas Guide
Celebrate your best Boston Christmas yet with these favorite spots to eat and stay, plus light displays, craft markets, and festive performances.
From gathering your guests to planning the menu, here are our top tips for making your holiday cookie swap memorable.
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.
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.
Rhode Island
Christmas at the Newport Mansions
Experience the magic of Christmas at the Newport Mansions with festive tours of The Elms, The Marble House, and The Breakers.
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.
Buoy your holiday spirits this year with a visit to one of our region’s lobster trap Christmas trees.
Wondering where to cut your own tree this holiday season? Our guide to New England Christmas tree farms is here to help.
We round up some of our favorite festive overnights for those planning New England Christmas getaways.