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The Daily Free Press

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How early is too early to celebrate the holiday season?

Lea Rivel November 2, 2023
Whether we like it or not, “spooky season” is over. Temperatures are dropping below 50 degrees, Mariah Carey is starting to gather more streams and fairy lights wrap the trees of Newbury Street.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

Minority Report: Start your Christmas right now

Lincoln Son Currie October 28, 2021
Getting on the naughty list is no longer the only way to get nothing for Christmas this year.
Boston’s Newbury Street. On Black Friday this year, stores in the city adjusted their safety protocols to meet the demands of shoppers while following health-related constraints. JACQUELYN O’BRIEN/ DFP FILE

Shoppers see early sales instead of typical Black Friday weekend

Yiran Yu December 1, 2020
Despite specific health-related constraints and added safety procedures, businesses and students strived to celebrate Black Friday in a different way.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, families are advised to take extra precautions for the holiday season by limiting the size of gatherings, getting tested for COVID-19 and wearing masks when possible. HANNAH YOSHINAGA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Health-care experts share advice for Thanksgiving safety

Rin Velasco November 18, 2020
If there’s ever a time for large gatherings, Thanksgiving is it. But this year, for the sake of public safety, the annual tradition will likely look different at households across the country.
Boston businesses are continuing to implement services and safety measures for shoppers in preparation for the holiday season. MAE DAVIS/ DFP FILE

Boston retailers prepare for holiday shopping season during pandemic

Madison Mercado November 17, 2020
After suffering from major declines in revenue since the pandemic began, Boston businesses will continue implementing services and safety measures to keep customers safe for the holiday shopping season.
Meredith Varner

American Protest: Trump admin hides from climate change

Meredith Varner November 29, 2018

There is only one word to describe the Trump administration's recent attempt to hide the climate change report that came out Friday: cowardice. The administration refuses to look at the scientific facts...

Students make calls on #GivingTuesday at the Boston University Telefund, located on the seventh floor of the Questrom School of Business. RACHEL SHARPLES/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU asks alumni for donations during annual Giving Tuesday

Zoe Han November 28, 2018
Boston University participated in the global donating campaign, Giving Tuesday, asking university affiliates and others to donate money to the school.
Boston residents took to local shops on #SmallBusinessSaturday to start shopping for the holidays. SOFIA KOYAMA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Bostonians flock to local shops over the weekend to celebrate #SmallBusinessSaturday

Amy Pollard November 27, 2018
Following the chaos of Black Friday sales, Bostonians headed across the city to local small businesses to participate in Small Business Saturday.
Max vs. Media: The season of buying has peaked

Max vs. Media: The season of buying has peaked

Max Berman November 25, 2018

As you know, today is Cyber Monday. Modern consumerism is at its yearly apex. Walmart, Amazon and similar big warehouse/online megastores tempt you with the iPad for $80 off or the 48-inch 4K television...

The Boston University Love Your Melon campus crew hosts Melon Madness Weekend from November 24-27 to raise money for pediatric cancer patients. PHOTO COURTESY LOVE YOUR MELON CAMPUS CREW/ BOSTON UNIVERSITY

Melon Madness Weekend raises money for childhood cancer research

Hannah Edelman November 30, 2017

Americans spent a record-breaking $5 billion on Black Friday this year. It was this frenzy Love Your Melon, philanthropic company, sought to capitalize on in the hopes of advancing its mission to...

Small Smiles: It’s that time of year

Small Smiles: It’s that time of year

Olivia Polos November 21, 2017

It’s the day of the year when 46 million turkeys are eaten. It’s the day of the year when more than 50 million people travel. It’s the day of the year when families throughout the country — across...

Boston University’s PRLab partners with Goodwill and produces DIY Halloween costume videos featuring clothes from Goodwill. PHOTO BY MAISIE MANSFIELD-GREENWALD

College students are trailblazers in move to rebrand ‘secondhand’

Isabel Owens November 3, 2017

College students are tossing out secondhand stigmas associated with thrifting, and leading the move to make recycled clothing more appealing. These trendsetters — from public relations students to...

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