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Christmas in Boston 2024 guide to celebrating the holidays

Find seasonal events, cheerful holiday markets and where to see Christmas lights with our guide to the holidays in Boston this year.

Friday November 29 2024

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Edited by Jacqueline Cain

Editor, Time Out Boston

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The Christmas decorations are up, the lights are on the trees and the packages are arriving on the doorstep. The holiday season is upon us, and we're here to help you make the most of it here in Boston. We gathered all our top tips for how to not only enjoy the Christmas season here in the hub, but the long winter that is also ahead of us. Warm up with the best hot chocolate after hitting up the city’s best Christmas shopping markets and much more!

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