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THE MOST FESTIVE THINGS TO DO IN BOSTON FOR THE HOLIDAYS

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Classic Harbor Line Boston | November 15 - January 1

Classic Harbor Line has rolled out themed cruises for the

holidays; this year includes the Holiday Jazz Cruise, the

Holiday Brunch Cruise, and the Holiday Sunset Cruise. You

can even book their fireworks cruise for New Years Eve!

Cost: $40-$75.

Stone Zoo | November 23 - December 31

Don't miss out on thousands of LED lights at the Stone Zoo -

both the kids and you will enjoy! Need to warm up? Grab

some hot chocolate and take a ride on the carousel!

Cost: $8.00 - $12.00 Monday through Saturday

Holiday Cr[eat]or Market | November 24 - December 23

Swing by the Boston Public Market to enjoy some delicious

food and pick up some gifts for your loved ones. This artisan

pop-up will be open on the weekends leading up to Christmas,

lets you browse specialty foods, jewelry, artwork, and home

goods.

Cost: Free to attend.

SoWa Winter Festival | November 30 - December 2 & 7-9

Enjoy an afternoon with friends and family by supporting

more than 100 local vendors! Once you are done shopping,

you can visit their group art exhibit, live holiday music,

holiday-themed workshops, and more!

Cost: Free to attend. $10 cash parking.

Hanukkah: The Festival of Lights | December 5

Stop by the Museum of Fine Arts to gawk at the massive

menorah from local artists Silvina Mizrahi and Sean Clarke,

then enjoy live music, tours, art-making classes, and a

communal candle-lighting.


South End Holiday Stroll | December 5

Enjoy a nice stroll in the South End and stop by more than 40

retailers who stay open late! Expect complimentary wine,

snacks, and a chance to win a themed gift basket! There may

even be some free desserts at participating restaurants!


Black Nativity | Paramount Theatre | December 7-23

The National Center of Afro-American Artists puts on a

performance that melds scripture, music, dance, and Langston

Hughes’s poetry.

Cost: Tickets start at $35.

Illuminations Tour | Somerville City Hall | December 15

Take in all Somerville has to offer during the holidays with

over-the-top lights, ornaments, and inflatable lawn decor!

Enjoy a 45 minute trolley ride, hot chocolate, and cookies!

Cost: $15 (cash or check only).

First Night/First Day | December 31 - January 1

Don't miss out on the city's annual NYE celebration that has

everything from dance lessons to ice sculpting to ice skating to

live musical performances! Just make your way to Copley

Square before midnight, where the Copley Countdown

includes a light and pyrotechnic show right.


For additional information on these events,

please contact Kristin Staine, Assistant

Director of Student Involvement and

Leadership at [email protected]!

THINGS YOU CAN DO TO AVOID GETTING SICK


Written by Lydia Larocque | Management Student, President of Community O's & Community Advisor

Cold and Flu season is upon us and at the worst possible time - the end of the semester! Everyone always

seems to get sick just in time for finals. The stress of studying and the lack of sleep from studying is ruining

your immune system, so here are some tips on how you can avoid getting sick.

Exercise. The weather is getting colder and the strength it takes to go outside is getting weaker. However,

taking just a short walk can dramatically better your chances of getting sick. And while people think going out

in the cold is how they get sick, its actually the best place to be. The cold air doesn’t allow illnesses to be

transmitted. So, put on your hat and coat and go for a little walk through town.

Catch some Z’s. Finding time to sleep can be tough this time of year, but it's crucial. Lack of sleep is one of the

best ways to land yourself a one-way ticket to sick town. You should be getting at least 7 hours of sleep a day or

your immune system will betray you. At this point in your college career, sleeping should be your favorite past

time anyway.

Wash your hands. Yes, this may seem incredibly obvious to most, however, a lot of people don’t. Washing

your hands regularly throughout the day can really improve your chances of avoiding a germ infestation.

Eat healthy. Just as finding time to sleep can be difficult, finding time to eat can also be difficult. A surprisingly

large amount of college students say they often “forget to eat” because they are too focused on studying.

Unfortunately, the lack of nutrition can send your body into shut down mode. Help yourself and eat

something with some nutritional value.

Drink lots of water. Staying hydrated is important, even when you’re not worried about getting sick. The body

is about 60% water, which means you literally need water to survive. Water is also crucial to all major organs.

Do yourself a favor and protect your body from invading infections.

Avoid stress. Finals are right around the corner and the smell of fear is in the air. Avoiding stress is almost

impossible this time of year, but it is so important that the stress doesn’t take over your life. Find out ways you

can make finals less stressful.

Take care of your body and avoid getting sick. Eat a lot, sleep enough, and drink like a fish. Your mind, body

and final grades depend on you. Save the day and stop the spreading of infectious germs.


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'BIS THE SEASON


Written by Napoleon McCall | Entertainment Management Student & Community Advisor

It is a very busy season for most of us right now. Time and money are often tight this time of year. Stopping and

breaking up the busy routine can go a long way to helping one stay sane in this busy season. The following are few

fun activities that are unique and cost little to no money to attend!

Blink! Light and Sound Show | Faneuil Hall

Now through January 1st, 2019 | FREE EVENT

Blink! Features the signature holiday tree at Marketplace Center joined by other trees and lights throughout the

property. This year is Blink! Show features six holiday favorites. Performances run from 4:30 – 10 pm daily through

January 1, 2019.

Cultural Survival Bazaar, A Festival of Indigenous Arts and Culture | Prudential Center

December 21st - 23rd | Friday & Saturdays 10 AM - 10PM & Sunday 10AM - 8PM

Explore the handmade crafts and culture of Peru, Guatemala, Uzbekistan, and Zimbabwe. Attendance of the bazaar

is no cost

See the Lights in the Back Bay

Take stroll through the Commonwealth Avenue Mall and Boston Common Public Garden. This time of year,

Friends of the Public Garden light up the Garden and Mall making them a great sight for a night walk. These are

excellent areas for photo opportunities too. Access to the mall and the public garden are always free to everyone.

Boston Common’s Frog Pond Ice Skating | Boston Common | Varies Times & Prices

An inexpensive fun time is skating on the Frog pond in Boston Common. It is right off the green line at Park Street.

Tuesday nights are college night, which means half price admission down to only $3 with a college ID! Admission

price based on skater’s height: 58-inches and over: $6.00 | Under 58-inches: free | Skate rental: $12. Check out the

2018-2019 Ice Skating Schedule:

Monday: 10:00 AM through 3:45 PM

Tuesday - Thursday: 10:00 AM through 9:00 PM

Friday - Saturday: 10:00 AM through 10:00 PM

Sunday: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Mistletoe Art Fair | Cambridge Center for Adult Education | 42 Brattle Street Cambridge, MA 02138

A traditional holiday art fair held at Cambridge Center for Adult education featuring local vendors and artists. Take

look at some seasonal art at no cost to you. The fair is on Saturday, December 15, 2018 through Sunday, December

16th from 10:00 AM through 5:00 PM. Admission for the fair is free!

To find more events, check out https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/

and https://www.eventbrite.com/d/ma--boston/ for more information!


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