St. John School in the North End celebrated this Christmas with mass in Italian at Sacred Heart Church in North Square, followed by a party based on panettone and other typical Italian foods. Aired on Italia Chiama Italia on Dec. 26, 2011 From Boston Stefano Salimbeni Filmed by Gianni Gallo Edited by Luis Goncalves Via [...]
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Holiday Happenings at North End Waterfront Health
The health center celebrated the holiday season with many fun activities this year. Villa Michelangelo Adult Day Center members had a blast making gingerbread houses. And the kids at the Children’s Center had a surprise visit from Santa. After singing a few songs to the Jolly Old Elf, the children shared their holiday wishes. Everyone [...]
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North End Holiday Lights & Decorations
Walking through the North End one night this week, it had just stopped raining and all the holiday lights had that magical glow. I took out my camera and made this quick, but by no means complete, gallery of Christmas trees, decorated storefronts and holiday lights.
Photos: Santa Arrives by Helicopter in the North End
Santa Claus, always one for an entrance, arrived by special North Pole helicopter to Puopolo Park in the North End / Waterfront. This holiday tradition brought out Mayor Thomas M. Menino, State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz, Councilor Sal LaMattina along with hundreds of residents and visitors. Hosted by the Nazzaro Community Center, North End Against Drugs [...]
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Photos: Christmas Concert with Boston’s Children’s Choir at North End’s Sacred Heart Church
The Boston Children’s Choir entertained a large audience at its annual North End Christmas Concert, held on December 4, 2011 at Sacred Heart Church. The tradition is in its 7th year with the choir under the direction of Anthony Tracek King. Richard Molinari introduced the performance, sponsored by Gerald and Linda Riccio, featuring Christmas songs [...]
Photos: North End Stop for Christmas Trolley Tour & Tree Lighting on Paul Revere Mall
Photos from the December 3, 2011 stop of the Christmas Trolley Tour and Tree Lighting at the Prado – Paul Revere Mall in the North End. NEMPAC also ran a craft market and bake sale with their famous bell ringing and interactive instrument zoo. Mayor Tom Menino introduced Santa and the lighting of the tree [...]
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2011 Christmas Trolley Tour and Tree Lighting Celebration at the North End’s Prado
A large group of kids and neighbors came out today on the Prado – Paul Revere Mall for the North End stop of the Macy’s Enchanted Christmas Trolley Tour and Tree Lighting presented by the City of Boston. Mayor Tom Menino introduced Santa and the lighting of the tree to a crowd of kids who [...]
2011 North End Christmas Parade on Sunday, December 11 Starting at Puopolo Park
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5th Annual North End Buon Natale Holiday Shopping Stroll on December 2, 2011
Join in the 5th Annual North End Buon Natale Holiday Shopping Stroll scheduled for December 2, 2011 from 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm.
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North End Beautification Committee Lights Up Cross Street Plaza With Christmas Tree
The newly formed North End Beautification Committee has lit up the Cross Street Plaza on the corner of Hanover Street with a large Christmas tree. This is the first time a tree has been placed at this location and comes after traffic and parking was banned from the area last year making it a pedestrian [...]
