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Holiday Guide
Follow St. Nick's Every Move with the Santa Tracker
Sure, he sees you when you're sleeping. But now it's your turn to keep tabs on the Man in Red. This season you can track Santa's flight in Google Earth. You can also check in regul...
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Santa, Bells and Non-Christmas Doings
Last-minute Santa: Did the unthinkable happen? Did you get to Christmas Eve without taking the kids to see Santa? Do not panic: Take the rug rats to the Prudential Center, where Santa’s h...
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Last Minute Shopping Deals From Patch Readers
We asked for shopping tips and you delivered. Elaine (TeeTee) won this week's prize: a $25 gift certificate to South End Buttery. Be sure to enter again next Monday for a chance to ...
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LETTER: Reader Thanks Library for Christmas 'Ma' Won't Forget
In 1897 it was “Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus.” In the 1950s it was Red Ryder BB guns. And there were tongues frozen on flagpoles, Grinches, Charlie Brown, and more - ea...
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How Much Tipping Is Appropriate During The Holidays?
A recent article on CBS Boston suggests that you tip everyone from your newspaper delivery person to your dog groomer, but we want to know what you think. Have expectations for your ...
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Toys For Tots Is 15,000 Toys Short, But You Can Donate in Malden
According to a recent Boston Globe report, Toys For Tots is both overwhelmed by the amount of toys it has received and by the need this year. The article quotes Toys For Tots spokes...
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Win $25 Gift Certificate In Our Shopping Tip Contest
Each week until the end of the year, Patch is running a shopping tip contest. All you need to do is offer a shopping tip in the comment section below and we’ll pick a winner at rando...
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PHOTOS: Santa Visits Pine Banks
For the 62nd year, Santa Claus made his annual appearance at Pine Banks Park this past weekend. Click through the photos above from his visit. Were you there? Add your own photos and...