The Boston Traveler

Tomorrow is Christmas Day, and one thing that makes the current holiday season in Boston complete each year is the massive effort put forth by Globe Santa to ensure that December 25 is special for as many young people as possible.
The Globe Santa Fund was established in 1956 by the local newspaper the Boston Globe in order to buy gifts for needy children in the Greater Boston area. Both readers and advertisers provide the donations, while the Globe publishes articles in the newspaper detailing the needs of various families. The process begins on October 1, when the Globe …read more

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There’s no doubt the New Repertory Theatre’s stage production of “The SantaLand Diaries” is one of the hottest tickets in Boston.
Based on the famous and beloved essay written by best-selling author David Sedaris and debuted by him during a 1992 reading on National Public Radio, the play recounts the writer’s real-life experiences when he had the great misfortune to take on a gig as an elf named Crumpet at a New York Macy’s during the Christmas season. The essay brought Sedaris’ unique brand of biting humorous storytelling to the attention of the world, helping him launch a career as …read more

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We’re down to the final four days before Christmas! Fortunately, that doesn’t mean there aren’t still plenty of great events besides shopping going on around Boston, from rock concerts to theater productions. With all the talent in the area, Boston and its artists will continue spreading holiday cheer throughout the weekend and well beyond. The many seasonal options on Friday 12/21, Saturday 12/22, and Sunday 12/23 include (all times EST):
A Christmas Celtic Sojourn
Presented by WGBH and with radio host Brian O’Donovan, this “intimate sharing of Christmas music, songs, dancing, poetry and stories to warm the winter nights” features …read more

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