11.24.2023

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Dazzling gifts you can buy right now

2023 Holiday Gift Guide: 38 gifts you can buy right now

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Searching for the perfect holiday gift? Check out some of the season’s top gifts, including options that support local businesses.

Bonus: Take advantage of Black Friday with 30% off gift guides on Six & Main.

$25 and under

For Bostonians: Boston print | $20 | A print of local favorites like a shamrock, cannoli, and the Freedom Trail insignia.

For accessory lovers: Textured hoop earrings | $18 | Shine bright with these earrings made with 18k gold plated hoops and textured polymer clay.

For anyone: Personalized star ornament | $6.51 | The perfect gift for just about everyone, these handmade clay ornaments come from a five-star shop.

For trivia fans: Trivial Pursuit “Stuff You Should Know” party game | $21.99 | A game to help you build your knowledge of weird, fascinating, and unbelievable trivia.

For your significant other: Personalized song plaque | $9.98 | A light-up plaque you can customize with their favorite song + a photo of you together.

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$25-$50

For sippers: Boston skyline whiskey glasses | $39.99 | A pair of laser-etched whiskey glasses so you can sip together.

For friends: “Fall in Boston” tote bag | $25 | Fall in love with this tote bag featuring an original drawing of iconic Beacon Hill.

For homebodies: “Home for the Holidays” candle | $28 | Fill any home with scents of spicy cinnamon and clove.

For style icons: Women’s cropped vest | $36.97 | A winter outfit addition they can pair with anything.

For worker bees: Crockpot Electric Lunch Box | $39.98 | A personal portable food warmer to keep lunchtime meals hot.

For techies: 3-in-1 wireless charging station | $29.99 | Help them charge their phone, smartwatch, and AirPods all at one organized charging stand.

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Events

Friday, Nov. 24

Holiday Shopping Market | Friday, Nov. 24 | 10 a.m.-8 p.m. | Boston Public Market, 100 Hanover St., Boston | Free to attend | Shop ‘til you drop with local vendors and specials at the downtown market.
Boston Bruins vs. Detroit Red Wings | Friday, Nov. 24 | 1 p.m. | TD Garden, 100 Legends Way, Boston | Prices vary | Doors open an hour before the match begins against the Red Wings.
Million Dollar Quartet Christmas | Friday, Nov. 24-Sunday, Nov. 26 | Times vary | Emerson Colonial Theatre, 106 Boylston St., Boston | $40-$165 | This brand-new musical hurls viewers back to December 1965 and into the lives of Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Elvis Presley.

Saturday, Nov. 25

Meters 4 Liters: Notch Run Club | Saturday, Nov. 25 | 12 p.m. | Notch Brewery, 525 Western Ave., Brighton | Free to attend | Enjoy beer and free pretzels after this non-competitive community 5K.
SoWa Artists Guild Small Business Saturday | Saturday, Nov. 25 | 10 a.m.-10 p.m. | SoWa Artists Guild, 450 Harrison Ave., Boston | Free to attend | Browse over 80 artists located in heart of the art and design district of Boston’s South End.

Sunday, Nov. 26

Blind Wine Tasting 101: White Wine | Sunday, Nov. 26 | 12-1 p.m. | The Charles River Speedway, 525 Western Ave., Brighton | $33 | Sip four wines in a blind taste test to learn which three are natural South American wines.
Boston Celtics vs. Atlanta Hawks | Sunday, Nov. 26 | 6 p.m. | TD Garden, 100 Legends Way, Boston | Prices vary | Cap off the long weekend with a trip to TD Garden to root for the C’s.

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News Notes

Seasonal

The Christmas-themed cocktail bar Miracle has returned to the Kimpton Marlowe Hotel in Cambridge. Stop by for a holly jolly experience now through Sunday, Dec. 24, featuring festive decor, seasonal drinks, and plenty of merriment.

Cause

Shine bright — The Prudential Tower will be lit up in different colors each night throughout December as part of the 15th annual “31 Nights of Light” event. The Pru will show support for 28 local nonprofits and three holidays. Check out the schedule.

Today Is

Black Friday — a day kicking off the gift-giving spirit of the holidays with local and national sales. If you’re one who likes to sleep in and haven’t had a chance to hop into the shopping lines yet, we suggest checking out the Black Owned Bos. gift guide, Rooted In Roxbury, or Eureka Puzzles.

Stat

93%. That’s the percentage COVID-19 levels have risen in the last month, according to Boston Public Health Commission officials. Public health officials are distributing 10,000 free COVID-19 test kits and urging people to receive an updated vaccine. (Boston Globe)

Trending

If you haven’t noticed, it’s Black Friday. See all the good Amazon deals — like 15% off the highly rated 5-quart COSORI Air Fryer.*

Watch

Deal alert: Hulu is offering its ad-supported version for $0.99 a month for 12 months. Excuse us while we stream all the holiday content.*

Shop

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Eat

Who’s serving brunch?

Great brunch restaurants to try in Boston

A fresh brunch donut with blueberries and ricotta from Prima.

Ask your server about the day-of donut specials like this one with blueberry and ricotta. | Photo by BOStoday team

If you’re hungry for brunch while you’re out shopping this weekend, don’t sleep on this new offering in Charlestown.

Prima is dishing out delicious mains like Tuscan prime rib hash, sourdough waffles, and scrambled egg carbonara on Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Servings are shareable and perfect for groups who want to try a little bit of everything, from the burrata and prosciutto to the pizzas. Don’t skip on the sweeter choices like French toast, fresh bread baskets, and the day-of donut specials.

Bonus: Raise a Bellini or a Bloody Mary to your new weekend brunch plans.

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The Wrap

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Today’s edition by:
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From the editor

The Frog Pond skating rink is in the running for USA Today’s 10Best Readers Choice award for the “Best Outdoor Rinks.” Before we cue the celebrations, vote for the local rink through Monday, Dec. 4 to help bring home the title.

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