The hopes and fears of this past year by Thomas F. Schiavoni Christmas Eve will soon fall softly upon an ancient burying ground and the former tenements atop Copp’s Hill. There will be no movement, no sounds of traffic, nor the machinery of commerce at the epicenter of a major American city. There will only be empty Read More…
The BCYF Nazzaro Center is ready for the holidays and winter season! Nazzaro Center Coordinator Steven Siciliano extended a huge thank you to George Hadaya and the entire Hadaya family for donating this year’s Christmas tree. All are invited to walk by and check out the display at the Nazzaro courtyard, next to Polcari Playground Read More…
North End Christmas Fund needs your support! For over 40 years the North End Christmas Fund has been providing help to families and seniors at Christmas time. The program was started by Uncle Fred Carangelo, working with the various social service agencies in the neighborhood to help those who may have lost their job, had Read More…
La Befana came to the North End on the traditional eve of the Epiphany, January 5th, to visit all the good children with presents. This year’s actress was Janet Gilardi at the Fisherman’s Club for the Donne 2020’s Befana Christmas Party. In Italian folklore, Befana visits all the children of Italy on the eve of Read More…
Merry Christmas! Here is an easy jigsaw picture puzzle to bring you some holiday zen, featuring All Saint’s Way by Peter Baldassari. Only 30 pieces, no rotating. Enjoy! How to play: Move and drag the pieces around just like a regular jigsaw puzzle. When two pieces are connected, they will click together. If you are “missing” Read More…
Below are schedules for the 2019 Christmas week Masses at the North End churches. Saint Leonard Church, Sacred Heart Church and Saint Stephen Church (Roman Catholic) Tuesday, December 24th, Christmas Eve4pm: Saint Stephen Church5pm: Saint Leonard Church12 midnight: Saint Leonard Church Wednesday, December 25th, Christmas Day9am: Saint Leonard Church10:30am: Saint Leonard Church (Italian)11:00am: Saint Stephen Church12 Read More…
After Santa landed his helicopter at Columbus Park, it was time for the 48th North End Christmas Parade. Hundreds watched the Christmas Parade wind through the neighborhood streets. Two marching bands played holiday music while costumed characters took pictures with the kids. Of course, it’s not a parade without antique cars and fire trucks. The parade is Read More…
Celebrate Advent and Christmas at The Old North Church, 193 Salem Street in Boston’s North End. See the full schedule of services below.
Santa Claus arrived by helicopter on the waterfront on Sunday afternoon to the cheers of hundreds who gathered at Christopher Columbus Park. This is the first (and only?) year the Santa landing was at Columbus park because Langone Park and Puopolo Fields are under renovation. The event is dedicated in memory of James “Jimmy” Pallotta and sponsored Read More…
It was a full house at the 2019 North End Christmas Fund Luncheon as hundreds came together for the annual charity event. Receiving honors this year: Toni GilardiUncle Fred Carangelo Humanitarian AwardJohn FiumaraPrivate Ernest J. Natale Community Service Award The committee also honored two longtime supporters who have been very generous in supporting the Christmas Fund luncheon over the Read More…
The North End Beautification Committee celebrated the season by decorating Hanover Street with a Christmas tree and other decorations at the corner of Cross Street. Santa was on hand for the kids and free hot chocolate was provided by Caffe Paradiso. St. John School students held a bake sale while carols were played by local Read More…
The city has entered the holiday lights season in full force! Today, we go back to last week’s annual lighting of the iconic blue light trellis at Christopher Columbus Park. Jon Seamens of Boston Parks shares these family fun images from the event. View more photos and information from the event at this previous post.