Boston's '22 holiday season

WBUR's coverage of news, happenings and ideas related to the 2022 holiday season.

From the Seaport to Roxbury to Somerville, there are many makers markets to shop this holiday season. (Getty Images)

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.

Arts & Culture

Nov 29, 2022

Christmas decorations sit on top of rubbish in a bin waiting to be collected outside a home. (Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

Making the holidays greener — and cheaper — by reducing trash, toxins and waste

Americans toss out about 25% more garbage during the holidays.

Here & Now

09:25Nov 28, 2022

A researcher browses an internet site with a job offer that has been flagged as a scam. (Tony Karumba/AFP via Getty Images)

Tips for avoiding holiday cyberscams

While it might be the most wonderful time of the year for us, that can also be true for scammers who exploit the holidays for their gain.

Here & Now

06:14Nov 28, 2022

Erin Harpe plays a holiday show Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint in Medford on Dec. 3. (Courtesy Erin Harpe)

5 festive live music shows for the holidays

You don't need to be a fan of Christmas tunes to join the musical festivities around Boston this year.

Arts & Culture

Nov 28, 2022

A Christmas tree sports a book ornament. (Ben Pruchnie/Getty Images)

Looking for a book for a young reader or a novel lover? Traci Thomas of 'The Stacks' has you covered

Today is considered the official start of the holiday shopping season. Look no further for book gift ideas.

Here & Now

09:18Nov 25, 2022

The elephant Minnie in October at the Big E in West Springfield, Massachusetts. Over 1,200 people have signed an online petition to ban wild animal acts at the Big E. (Ben James/NEPR)

Need a pick me up? Here are 3 stories to make you smile this week

From a new dog-friendly bar to a camera-loving elephant, here are the moments bringing us joy this week.

Local Coverage

Nov 25, 2022

A man counts U.S. dollars. (Munir uz zaman/AFP via Getty Images)

Giving season inspires givers to give and scammers to scam. How do we avoid them?

Some investigations have shown scam charities are taking in up to a billion dollars a year.

Here & Now

10:37Nov 24, 2022

Boston Ballet performing Mikko Nissinen's "The Nutcracker." (Courtesy Liza Voll)

From the 'Slutcracker' to 'The Nutcracker,' a guide to holiday dance and theater

Boston-area theater and dance companies entice local audiences with their holiday offerings, from traditional classics to adults-only reimaginings.

Arts & Culture

Nov 23, 2022

A young man is in the kitchen, he is reading recipes

Feast your ears on these 7 WBUR listens this Thanksgiving

Whether you're stuck in traffic on the way to visit loved ones or in the kitchen cooking up a lavish meal for your guests, we think these podcasts are a...

Local Coverage

Nov 22, 2022

Everything is fine, until it's not

“Pray for boring days,” my grandmother used to say. I never really knew what she meant. Now, I think I do, writes Holly Robinson.

Cognoscenti

Nov 22, 2022

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Boston's '22 holiday season

Local marketplaces to shop this holiday season

Arts & Culture

Making the holidays greener — and cheaper — by reducing trash, toxins and waste

Here & Now

Tips for avoiding holiday cyberscams

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5 festive live music shows for the holidays

Arts & Culture

Looking for a book for a young reader or a novel lover? Traci Thomas of 'The Stacks' has you covered

Here & Now

Need a pick me up? Here are 3 stories to make you smile this week

Local Coverage

Giving season inspires givers to give and scammers to scam. How do we avoid them?

Here & Now

From the 'Slutcracker' to 'The Nutcracker,' a guide to holiday dance and theater

Arts & Culture

Feast your ears on these 7 WBUR listens this Thanksgiving

Local Coverage

Everything is fine, until it's not

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Boston's '22 holiday season

Local marketplaces to shop this holiday season

Making the holidays greener — and cheaper — by reducing trash, toxins and waste

Tips for avoiding holiday cyberscams

5 festive live music shows for the holidays

Looking for a book for a young reader or a novel lover? Traci Thomas of 'The Stacks' has you covered

Need a pick me up? Here are 3 stories to make you smile this week

Giving season inspires givers to give and scammers to scam. How do we avoid them?

From the 'Slutcracker' to 'The Nutcracker,' a guide to holiday dance and theater

Feast your ears on these 7 WBUR listens this Thanksgiving

Everything is fine, until it's not