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Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Drink some eggnog, get fat, have a ball | Things I’ve Learned From Strangers

Lili Culhane December 8, 2023
It’s that time of year again –– muahahahaha –– sorry for the maniacal laugh. I just love Christmas time so much that it makes me crazy. Crazy in a good way. Crazy in a Holiday Cheer way.
Boston’s signature Santa Claus Jim Manning at a pet Meet-and-Greet with Santa at the Colonnade in Boston. MARGARET CORONA/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Gallery: Winter Wonderland

Daily Free Press Staff December 8, 2023
As Fall slips away and the days get shorter, the trees go bare and Bostonians bundle up. The Frog pond freezes over and decorations adorn doorways— it can only mean one thing: Winter is coming to Boston.
The Christmas tree in the Boston Common, which was lit at the annual ceremony Thursday night alongside food, music and a surprise appearance from country artist Dolly Parton. DANIEL MU/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Boston Common Tree Lighting kicks of Christmastime in the city

Alex LaSalvia December 6, 2019
The event featured a surprise visit from country music star Dolly Parton, who joined the festivities to promote her new Christmas musical currently running in Boston.
The inside of Agganis arena. PHOTO BY MADDIE DOMENICHELLA/ DFP FILE PHOTO

Lighting change makes Agganis Arena more energy-efficient

Naomi Shah February 25, 2018
An energy-efficient lighting system recently installed in Boston University's Agganis Arena is expected to reduce the arena’s annual electricity usage by 65 percent.
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