Christmas

As we're almost through the first full week of December, it's that time of year to explore all the great Christmas traditions throughout the New England region. Perhaps for this Christmas, maybe you need a new destination that makes this holiday season feel that much more magical. If that's the case, one of the top Christmas towns for a magical Winter getaway is here! It's not just in the New England region, but it's here in western Massachusetts.

Later this week, it will be December and all the holiday celebrations will be happening everywhere. Whether it's a work Christmas party or some other type of holiday festival, there will be tons of holiday season festivities happening from now through December 25th. Massachusetts is known for being a destination to come to for events year round, and that specifically includes two spots in the Bay State that have been labeled as some of the most beautiful destinations for celebrating Christmas on the east coast in the U.S.

Folks across Massachusetts are always looking for a festive place to take the family during the Christmas holiday, and there is one location since 1914 that has been delighting families in the commonwealth with brilliant light displays. As a child, I remember my parents taking me to a house in Peabody that was just magical...

According to Connor Youngberg from quchronicle.com, it is technically your own discretion on when Christmas starts.

Halloween is over, so that means it's time to start getting ready for the holiday season everywhere, but especially in Massachusetts! Something that has become synonymous with the holiday seasons over the years has been Hallmark Christmas movies! While there have been plenty of those already either filmed in, or taking place in Massachusetts, there has never been one in the western region of the Bay State. So, let's talk about some spots there that would be perfect for a Hallmark Christmas movie!

The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources makes a pitch for real Christmas trees as 'the environmental choice' over fake plastic trees.

Final Weekend!

How about a "Hip, Hip, Hooray!" for a local establishment that will be serving up a no-charge, pay-what-you-can breakfast this Christmas morning from 9-11 a.m.

Friday's inclement weather is forcing people to make alternate travel plans. Our suggestion: Wait until the weekend to hit the road

For years, there have been Christmas themed movies with some farfetched plots where somehow throughout the storyline, they would find a way to make it so 'Christmas can't be celebrated' or 'Christmas has to be saved'. In every film, although it may be entertaining to watch during the holidays, it seems like the most insane fictional situation that could never be possible. But did you know that Christmas used to be illegal in Massachusetts?