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Christmas in Boston 2023 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.

JQ Louise
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The Christmas decorations are up, the lights are on the trees in the Common and the packages are arriving on the doorstep. The holiday season is fully 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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