For many people, Christmas is all about tradition, whether it's baking cookies with the family or celebrating the Feast of the Seven Fishes on Christmas Eve. Attending midnight mass, as Christmas Eve turns into Christmas Day, is one of those traditions that many people treasure every year. Whether…
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Getting major anxiety every time you hear the phrase “last-minute gifts”? Below are some ideas to help you wrap up your holiday shopping. For the frazzled mom in your life ... You know, the ones who are too busy for Elf on the Shelf, or are looking in couch cushions or their car’s cup holder for…
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Is there a better place to celebrate “La Vigilia” — otherwise known as the “Feast of the Seven Fishes” — than in Rhode Island? Our large Italian American population and nickname “The Ocean State” make us the ideal setting for this expansive, seafood-only meal that is a beloved Christmas Eve…
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This year, Hanukkah, or Chanukah (depending on how you like it), will be celebrated from sundown on Dec. 25 to the evening of Jan. 2. Here are a few ways to celebrate the holiday…
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Who doesn't love Block Island? Just 12 miles off the coast, it's a favorite destination for thousands of visitors every summer. Block Island in the winter, on the other hand, is a whole different experience. The crowds are smaller, for sure, and it's a bit chilly for sunbathing, but there's still…
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Get ready to kick off the new year with a bang! The Providence Tourism Council and the City of Providence have announced the return of a citywide New Year's Eve Celebration on Tuesday, December 31, 2024. Head to 195 Innovation District Park, where festivities will begin at 5 p.m. Keep an eye out…
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The holidays are coming up pretty quickly. What better way to get your shopping done than to support local small businesses? Thanks to the City of Providence and Providence Mayor Brett Smiley, free two-hour parking returns to parts of the city. While parking meter violations will not be issued…
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We all know that the holidays can be stressful times. Between shopping for gifts for your second cousin's kid's nephew, and planning the perfect meal with all of the fixins (even lasagna for that one person who doesn't eat turkey), there seems to be no time to relax and enjoy the holiday spirit…
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The Providence Flea is holding its 12th Annual Holiday Markets, kicking off Thanksgiving weekend with the Black Friday Night Market on Nov. 29 from 5:30–9:30 p.m. The Holiday Markets continue every Sunday from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. (days) and every Friday night through December 22. Each of the eight…
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Jolly Old Saint Nick is coming to town ... well he's kind of already here. If you think a letter to Santa isn't enough and want to make sure he knows exactly what you want for Christmas, then you'll need to visit with him in person. Here’s a list of places where Santa will be this holiday season…
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