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I can think of a few favorite gifts I've received over the years — the mouse slippers my nana knit, my first CD player, a neon yellow and purple snow suit. As I've gotten older, I've...

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Waltham Patch has a bead on Santa as he rides his sleigh toward Waltham and points beyond. Our friends at NORAD are tracking him with highly sophisticated satellites.

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We all know the feeling of unwrapping and opening a gift and trying to put on a brave smile and graciously say "thank you" when we're really thinking "what is this?" Think of Ralphie in...

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You’re no doubt aware of what Christmas traditionally looks like when it rolls around each Dec. 25. But how much do you know about its religious significance, its history as a holiday or ...

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It's noon on Friday, and you're looking for our weekly real estate open house feature. But, House Hunt had too much eggnog and has been placed on holiday hiatus. Check back at noon o...

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The favorite holiday recipe in my family is for my mother's chocolate chip cookies. She only makes them for the holidays, handing out tins to relatives and good friends. They're so good, ...

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For me, doing my holiday shopping for family and close friends begins with a lot of mental preparation. I much prefer knowing what I'm going to get someone before going to the stores, rat...

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Sacred Heart Parish, 311 River St., 781-893-8461. Saturday, Dec. 24, 4 p.m., Christmas Eve Vigil with Pageant Prelude, Music by the Sacred Heart Youth Choir. Saturday, Dec., Mid...