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One theory about how Santa gets all his work done is: Coffee. Lots of it. Even if you're not St. Nick, if you need to stay alert driving on Christmas night, the state's highway servi...

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CHRISTMAS IS MY FAVORITE TIME OF YEAR:  I've written about it frequently, but I just love the Christmas spirit, and all it brings.  Despite the fact that my dad passed away a week befor...

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The following is a Christmas service schedule for Stoughton churches: GRACE CHURCH (421 Page St.) Monday, Dec. 24: Christmas Eve Services, 4, 5:30 and 7 p.m. FAITH BAPTIST...

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Santa Claus is preparing his sleigh and his workshop is putting the final touches on the toys. On Christmas Eve, Santa will make his worldwide trek – and Patch will be there to le...

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Here's the list of what is open and closed in Massachusetts on Christmas Day this year, Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2012: Open (at owner’s discretion): Gas Stations Convenience...