Holidays

Boston Common Christmas tree lighting

Living in Boston, it’s no secret that our vibrant city knows how to celebrate! From the electric energy of New Year’s to the patriotic spirit of Independence Day, and the heartwarming charm of Christmas, the holidays in Boston are a time for our lovely city to shine.

There’s no shortage of parades and plenty of activities to enjoy, which is why Boston Moms is your go-to guide for everything you need to know for the holidays in Boston.

Our guides provide all the information a Boston Mom needs to celebrate. We’ll show you how to create an amazing Easter basket. We’ll let you in on the best spots for finding pumpkins in the area. We even have ideas for that tricky gift for Dad on Father ’s Day

During Christmas, the holiday lights illuminate the garlands draped across Boston. From the stunning light displays of the Boston Common Tree Lighting to the festive Christmas Eve celebrations along the Charles River, Boston Moms is every mom’s best resource on how to make the most of the holidays, with helpful guides, blog posts, and updates.

If it’s a Boston holiday, there’s a parade. Not only for St. Patrick’s Day, the holidays feature parades for Christmas and Thanksgiving. But big holidays go beyond parades, so whether you’re planning your family-friendly Hanukah celebrations, looking for the perfect spot to watch the Fourth of July fireworks, or ringing in the New Year, Boston Moms has got you covered. 

Before you celebrate the holidays, be sure to check Boston Moms for all the tips, ideas, news, and reviews that will help any mom make the most of the celebrations.

Before I met my husband 15 years ago, I had never experienced authentic Jewish cuisine or savored a proper bagel. When I married my better half, I joined a family with rich Jewish traditions. As my mother-in-law once suitably...
Nothing sets the mood quite like a rockin' Halloween music playlist! Check out some of our favorite spooky songs to get your Halloween spirit moving and grooving! The Monster Mash by Bobby "Boris" Pickett Thriller by Michael Jackson Monster Boogie by The Laurie Berkner Band The...
Halloween is the perfect time to snuggle up with your family and enjoy a movie! Whether you are looking for a cute adventure or a spooky good time, there is sure to be a flick for your family to...
I love Halloween. It is quite literally my favorite holiday of all time. My entire family goes trick-or-treating together (including my teenage sons), we attend ALL the local events, and we watch not-so-scary movies all month. And when it...
I've always loved this time of year for the newness of it all. Shiny new shoes, brand new clothes, sleek new haircuts, backpacks filled with new supplies. The days are getting shorter, the air is sometimes a bit cooler,...
Fall brings the back-to-school season, autumn colors on the trees, pumpkin spice everything, and, for those whose are Jewish, two very important holidays. While many children have the day off of school for Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur, they...
It's hard to believe, but Rosh Hashana is around the corner. The Jewish new year starts at sundown on Friday, September 15. Traditionally, apples and honey are eaten with the idea of bringing sweetness to the new year and...
Let's face it — Yom Kippur is a hard day. As a mom, I've made it my goal to make Yom Kippur less grueling and more enjoyable, or at least meaningful.
Looking for Boston-area fireworks and activities to keep your family entertained this Fourth of July? We've got you covered! Whether you're staying close to home or want to venture to a new part of our awesome area, we have...
It's time to celebrate the Boston DADS! This Father's Day gift guide has all of the ideas you need. Our team has sourced the best Father's Day gifts for any dad in your life! Check them out below. We are grateful...
Chances are, if you’ve made it this far into the school year, you’ve experienced at least a handful of school spirit days — if not entire weeks — of dressing up. If you are in the elementary school season...
Around this time of year I make it a point to reread the New York Times article, The Stories That Bind Us. I'm guessing Bruce Feiler didn't realize he was writing about Passover when he first authored it, but...
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