Gift Giving That is Always the Perfect Fit Welcome to December! It’s the tweltfh and final month of 2023, and brings with it the big holidays of Hannukah (Dec. 7-15), Christmas (Dec. 25) and Kwanzaa (Dec. 26-Jan.1) and many chances to show kindness to others, friends and strangers alike. As we head into the holiday season, there are […]
New Year’s Day 2021 is so close the countdown can be done in hours, rather than days. It means the year 2020 is behind us, although presumably many of the trials, tribulations and challenges it brought will be carried over into the new calendar year. The New Year is traditionally ushered in at midnight by […]
To all our friends near and far: Happy holidays! Since 1971, the Canadian province of Halifax has sent a tree to Boston for Christmas. This year, the tree is dedicated to healthcare workers to honor both Boston’s response after the Halifax Explosion and those who are working on the frontlines during the COVID-19 pandemic. This […]
Despite this being an unusual and challenging year, reflecting on 2020 is still helpful. You’ve gotten this far–you just may have more grit and resiliency than you thought.
Of the many traditions that exist around Thanksgiving Day in the US, one that only gets better over time is the re-telling (or originating) of dinner disasters. And while they’re not funny at the time (especially if it happens to you) they really become legendary among family and friends. Some of our favorite sitcoms have […]