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New Year's Eve

Tuesday, January 1, 2013

TELL US: What's Your New Year's Resolution?

The new year is almost here - what do you plan on changing in 2013?

Happy New Year, Sharon! Now that 2013 is here, it's time to make those New Year's resolutions. According to Time magazine, the top ten most commonly broken resolutions are: So Sharon, what are your resolutions for the new year? Tell us in the comments!

Monday, December 31, 2012

First Night Boston 2013: Schedule, Highlights of the New Year's Celebration

Family fun, ice sculptures, musical performances and more.

From the Waterfront to Fenway; Shakespeare to Indie rock; family celebrations to fireworks on the Common, Boston's 2013 First Night celebration has it all...and then some. The city's 37th annual festival features world class performances of art, music, film and dance, and showcases more than 1,000 artists and 200 exhibitions. Events will take place Monday from noon to midnight all over Boston. All First Night outdoor events are free, but buy an $18 button (children under 4 are free) for access to all indoor events, and be sure to check out the whole schedule online. Organizers strongly encourage using the online interactive planner to sign up for activities.  Highlights:

5 Things, Dec. 31: New Year's Eve Edition

Upload your best snow photos and find out what's going on this New Year's Eve.

1. The MBTA will be free to use after 8 p.m. tonight, New Year's Eve 2012. For the full New Year's Eve schedule, click here. 2. Not sure what to do with your friends to ring in the New Year? Find out how to throw an inexpensive New Year's Eve party tonight! 3. Did you know that, for Hungarians and various other cultures, lentil soup is a New Year's Day favorite because it symbolizes wealth and the hope of a good year for personal finances? It's true. Check out this recipe for lentil soup. 4. The majority of communities throughout the Commonwealth saw a fine blanket of snow descend upon the region this past weekend. Got some great photos of the snow? Submit them here! 5. Now that snow is covering the grounds of Sharon, we want to know - …

Sunday, December 30, 2012

MBTA Free After 8 p.m. on New Year’s Eve

All commuter rail trains will operate on a modified weekday schedule with additional service New Year's Eve, Dec. 31, and a Sunday schedule Jan. 1.

The MBTA has announced its New Year's Eve schedule. Some highlights include:

How To Throw an Inexpensive New Year's Eve Party

Five easy steps to throw an easy and inexpensive New Year's Eve party at home.

Want to avoid the hectic crowds this New Years? Invite a few close friends over and throw your own party at home. Here are five simple steps to having your own New Year's Eve party:  1. Food. Start your party at 7 p.m. or later so your guests will eat dinner before they come over. That way, all you have to provide is snacks. Pick up a vegetable platter and some sweet treats for dessert. Want to make something yourself? Here is a quick an easy recipe for a snack everyone will love: Ingredients you'll need for salsa dip: Spread the whole package of cream cheese on the bottom of a deep plate. Pour a little more than half of the jar of salsa over the top and spread. Sprinkle a layer of shredded cheese on top of the salsa. Heat in the microwave…

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