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'Tis the season to be shopping, decorating, traveling, and eating. This guide will help you plan.
Holiday Greetings

Pop-up Holiday Greetings

Joseph P. Kahn wishes greetings to friends of all persuasion, color creed, denomination. No border fences are put up here, in decking halls with seasons cheer.
Christmas at The Floating HospitalPop-up  Christmas at The Floating Hospital
For the 20 years that Ruth Congdon, 70, has been working at The Floating Hospital for Children, she has been the heart of the annual tree-lighting ceremony, singing and playing piano for staff and patients.
Spreading the Joyes of the season
The Globe's Alex Beam keeps his tradition of spreading holiday cheer with his annual poem. Also, see his columns dating back to 1993. (Boston Globe)
Santa Speedo Run 2006Photo Gallery  Santa Speedo Run 2006
The annual Santa Speedo Run -- a short, but mostly naked marathon, of sorts -- took place, with the event starting from the bar Lir on Boylston Street. Don't worry, though, the Santa-inspired race is all for charity.
Pics with Santa
Photo Gallery Pics with Santa
Kids have mixed reactions when it comes to sitting on jolly old Saint Nick's lap.
Get in the spirit
Get in the spirit
Reaching needy children this holiday is easy.
Snowplow game Snowplow game
Test your snow-clearing skills while you tool around Boston picking up peppermints and gift boxes.
New England Travel and destination guide
Whether by car or plane, these tools with help you plan and manage your holiday travels.
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