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Christmas was banned in Boston during the 17th century Puritan era, and it took nearly two centuries before Christmas was deemed truly fashionable in the city and indeed throughout Massachusetts.

Today, Boston is a a festive blend of old fashioned New England tradition - and modern holiday hoopla - as the entire Bay State welcomes holiday revelers by the millions each year ...

Christmas at Faneuil Hall - Check out the fun and frivolity happening this year at Boston's major tourist magnet featuring street performers, tuba & choral music, a bell ringing ensemble, and the official Boston Christmas tree lighting.

Boston Ballet - The Nutcracker - One of Boston's oldest traditions with an overview of the performance, ticket information and online ordering.

Boston Holiday Pops - Would it be Christmas without it? Check out his year's dates & times along with TV and radio broadcast schedule.

Christmas Craft Festival - The annual shopping extravaganza at Boston's World Trade Center.

Cape Cod Christmas - Story feature and photos with information on top holiday attractions around Nantucket, Sandwich, Falmouth, Yarmouthport, Barnstable, and Chatham.

Edaville Christmas Festival of Lights - A major draw for thousands near and far to the old-fashioned holiday train excursion.

Christmas at Newport Mansions - Splendor and elegance are on display each year with visits by Santa, holiday choraling and entertainment, and nightly self-guided tours and refreshments.

Old Sturbridge Village - Christmas by Candlelight - Historic reeactors explain the old Christmas traditions in a charming celebration of the season that includes sleigh rides, music and caroling, and a talk with Father Christmas.

Stockbridge Main Street at Christmas - The Berkshires main event inspired by the Norman Rockwell painting, with the full schedule of holiday fun & entertainment including concerts, caroling, and historic house tours, with direction and parking info.

Christmas Tree Farms in Massachusetts - Listings throughout the state with location and contact details and related Christmas entertainment and activities.

Christmas in the Northeast & New England

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Massachusetts Tourist Attractions