Boston's '22 holiday season
WBUR's coverage of news, happenings and ideas related to the 2022 holiday season.
Otters, Christmas trees & animal photos: Here are 3 things making us smile this holiday weekend
From a "shrub" finding a new home for the holidays to otter fodder, here are the moments bringing us joy this week.
'We smile about it, but we're serious,' say Icelanders who believe elves are among them
Not only does more than half the population believe in them, but in Iceland, elves are considered to be stewards of the environment.
The 30-year Christmas secret
Many years ago, reporter Katy Sewall left Christmas gifts at the front door of a fellow student who was going through a hard time. She didn't reveal she did so,...
Bubales Jewish Puppet Theater hits the road on Hanukkah tour
For 10 years, puppeteer Shlomit Tripp has worked to bridge cultural divides between Jews and non-Jews with her Bubualas Puppet Theater.
Your holiday traditions: Tió de Nadal
Tio de Nadal translates to Christmas log.
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Why 'Amahl and the Night Visitors' needs a comeback
Host Robin Young's former choir director Ron Cohen — known as 'Mr. Christmas' — makes the case.
Sweeten your holiday celebrations by baking these tasty treats
Holiday traditions are deeply steeped in many families, but there’s always room for new favorites.
Farmers are struggling to keep up with the demand for Christmas trees
As farmers cut down more trees, the harvests couldn't keep up.
Bringing Boston together: The best events at WBUR CitySpace in 2022
Looking back on 2022 at CitySpace, there’s one thing that’s certain — audiences are hungry for live journalism, conversations and cultural events that WBUR brings to the stage.
WBUR staff and readers share the holiday traditions that bring them joy
We hope these special sentiments, stories, song suggestions and more from the WBUR staff make you smile — and maybe inspire you to start a new tradition or two.
From a happy dance to a whip-cracking pitch to the Boston Pops, here are 3 stories bringing us joy this week
From a local animal control officer's happy dance to WBUR's Jack Lepiarz breaking out his whip for a holiday tune, here are the moments making us smile this week.
Tuba Christmas: A decades old tradition that puts the overlooked brass instrument center stage
'Tis the season for caroling and musical performance.
From a video of Conan O'Brien to an elderly tortoise's birthday, here are 3 moments bringing us joy this week
What do Conan O'Brien, a figure skater and an elderly tortoise have in common? They're all making us smile this week.
Famed tenor Andrea Bocelli's Christmas album is a family affair
Famed tenor Andrea Bocelli's new album "A Family Christmas" is the first he's recorded with his 25-year-old son Matteo, and ten year old daughter Virginia.
'Tis the season for 'TubaChristmas,' a low brass love fest in Boston
Tuba master Harvey Phillips founded the celebration in honor of his teacher William Bell who was born on Christmas Day, 1902. The first concert took place in 1974 in New...
22 New Cookbooks for 2022: Something for everyone on your list
So what is it that makes one cookbook stand out over another? Curiosity, for one. A need to learn more about a culture, cuisine, or technique. A desire to perfect...
Need a pick me up? Here are 3 stories to make you smile this week
From a raucous TikTok dance video to holiday shopping with the Boston Bruins to Ted Lasso's words of inspiration to the U.S. men's national team heading into the World Cup,...
Holiday box office thoughts and movie picks from NPR's Aisha Harris and KPCC's John Horn
Harris and Horn talk about some of the films they're excited about this holiday season as well as the prospects for the industry following a poor Thanksgiving at the box...
Local marketplaces to shop this holiday season
Trying to avoid shopping at big box stores this holiday season? Here's a round up of holiday markets featuring local businesses and artists.
Making the holidays greener — and cheaper — by reducing trash, toxins and waste
Americans toss out about 25% more garbage during the holidays.