Chat with Santa

Making your list? Let Santa know what you really want in a live chat at 11:30 a.m. on Christmas Eve, December 24.
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Your holiday photos

your santa photos

You better not cry

Sure, a trip to sit on jolly old Saint Nick's lap can be frightening, but it's tradition. Take a look at these readers' photos of the special moment.
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Talk about the season

Celebration photos

More holiday resources

Give green gifts

The color green is everywhere this time of the year, from the seasonal red and green to the evergreen trees. Here are some eco-friendly ideas to help keep the gifting green.

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Be a saint

Be a saint

Want to make someone's holiday special? Give to Globe Santa. Since 1956, Globe Santa has provided underprivileged children with holiday gifts.

Holiday events

Naughty and nice movies

Naughty and nice movies

Boston Globe movie critics have made their lists and determined which holiday films last.
Holiday TV specials

Holiday TV specials

They're the gifts that keep on giving. Every year, the holiday specials you loved as a kid just keep getting better.
Downsizing Christmas

Downsizing Christmas

Got any big plans for the holidays this year? We didn't think so.
Tips Think small
new england outlet guide

NE shopping map

Shop till you drop. Find outlets, malls, and more.
Holiday pets

Holiday pets

We know that you enjoy dressing your pets up in sweaters for the holidays. We know, because we've seen.
Santa Speedo Run 2008

Santa Speedo Run 2008

Check out local Santas take a jog down Boylston and Newbury streets in Speedo in the 9th annual charity run.
Photos Last year's Speedo Run
Meet the parents

Meet the parents

Spending the holiday with your sweetie's family? Nervous? Miss Conduct has you covered with 16 etiquette tips.
Globe story Time to mind your manners

Things to do

holiday pops
Through December 31

Holiday pops

A classic at Symphony Hall.
Local skating rinks
Ongoing

Skate away

When the weather is cold, hit the Frog Pond for family fun.
Christmas Revels
December 12

Christmas Revels

Winter solstice celebration.
harry connick jr
December 20

Harry Connick, Jr.

Holiday concert.
Grinch
December 20

Grinch

Dr. Seuss’ classic holiday tale.
Comedy
December 21

Comedy

ImprovBoston house sketch troupe The Ruckus.
Puppet show
December 21

Puppet show

Handcrafted puppets.
menorah
December 21

Jewish tune

Klezmer, Yiddish, Hebrew, Hanukkah, and Jewish music.

Gift Buying Guide

Movie & TV DVDs

Movie & TV DVDs

Make someone's Christmas with a DVD on (from left) "The Dark Knight," "Indiana Jones," or the classic "A Christmas Story."
Discuss What items will make your list?
Toys to avoid

Toys to avoid

Check out the items that made WATCH.'s worst toys list this year.
10 money-saving holiday tips

10 money-saving holiday tips

The economic downturn threatens to sour the holidays — but it doesn't have to. Here are ways to save money and avoid stress without losing the spirit.
Photos 20 gifts for $30 or less

Holiday travel

Holiday destinations

Holiday destinations

From Rhode Island to Maine, these spots will get you in the spirit.
Travel photos