Holiday Guide

First night 2008

Plan your New Year's Eve

No plans yet? We have ideas to celebrate the big night on the town and all the details on First Night.

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Your holiday photos

You better not cry

Sure, a trip to sit on jolly old Saint Nick's lap can be frightening, but it's tradition. Take a look at these readers' photos of the special moment.

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Odd ornaments

Dressed up pets

Slope shots

Talk about the holidays

Holiday celebration photos

Boston lights up

Global Christmas

Kwanzaa time

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Give green gifts

The color green is everywhere this holiday, from the seasonal red and green to the evergreen trees. Here are some eco-friendly ideas to help keep the holiday green.

'Tis the season

Give to Globe Santa and help make a needy child's holiday special. Since 1956, Globe Santa has provided underprivileged children with holiday gifts.

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Photos Globe Santa and helpers

Holiday events

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Holiday TV specials

They're the gifts that keep on giving. Every year, the holiday specials you loved as a kid just keep getting better.

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New England outlet guide

Shop 'til you drop. Find photos, maps, and more.

Your holiday pet photos

We know that you enjoy dressing your pets up in sweaters for the holidays. We know, because we've seen.

Photo gallery Your ugly holiday sweaters
Photo gallery Santas in speedos
Photo gallery Your photos with Santa
Photo gallery Holiday wear on a budget
Fun Play our snowplow game

Joe Kahn's annual holiday poem

The Globe writer takes an amusing look back at the year in pop culture and the news in this Christmas video.

Photo gallery Quick gift ideas

Wreaths for the fallen

A Maine company donates thousands of wreaths to decorate veterans' graves in Arlington National Cemetery and elsewhere in this video.

From the Globe Wreaths to say thanks

Gift Buying Guide

Don't forget Rufus and Tiger

Check out these gift ideas for animal lovers looking to spoil their pets.

Toys made in America

Struggling to find a gift that's not potentially contaminated and isn't lame? Here are some ideas.

Photo gallery Toys to avoid

Choice toys

It's the second holiday season for the Nintendo Wii and the video game system is as hot as ever. It ranks on both the top toys for boys and top toys for girls lists.

More gift ideas