christmas Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Falmouth preparing to get Very Merry with three days of festivities

by Sydney Richelieu November 14, 2023November 14, 2023

The annual Very Merry Falmouth takes place this Nov. 30 through Dec. 2, starting with the Community Tree Lighting at Village Park.

Maine, News

Portland’s Christmas tree set to arrive downtown Wednesday

by Dennis Hoey November 13, 2023November 13, 2023

The 50-foot-tall blue spruce will be trucked into Monument Square from its home in South Portland.

Nation & World, News, Uncategorized

Ukraine moves official Christmas Day holiday to Dec. 25, denouncing Russian-imposed traditions

by FELIPE DANA Associated Press July 29, 2023July 29, 2023

Last year, some Ukrainians already observed Christmas on Dec. 25, in a gesture that represented separation from Russia, its culture, and religious traditions.

Nation & World, New England, News

Girl asks police to test cookie for DNA proof of Santa

by Associated Press January 21, 2023

A young Rhode Island girl has finally figured out how to determine if Saint Nick is real.

Business, Maine

Tree chic: Christmas tradition keeps branching out

by Lana Cohen December 24, 2022December 23, 2022

While many homes have Christmas trees on display, no two are quite the same.

Food, Green Plate Special, Recipes

‘Twas a greener night before Christmas

by Christine Burns Rudalevige December 24, 2022May 14, 2026

Out with the sugar plums, in with the recycled wrapping paper. (But we do like that renewable-energy-powered reindeer vehicle.)

Opinion

The Maine Millennial: My best worst Christmas ever

by Victoria Hugo-Vidal December 24, 2022January 10, 2023

In 2017, without Dad, the Hugo-Vidal family wasn’t going to do a tree or blueberry muffins, either.

Times Record

Book Notes: Reading John, the mystery of Christmas

by Meadow Rue Merrill Book Notes December 22, 2022December 22, 2022

When it comes to reading the Christmas story in the Bible, the Gospel writer Luke gets most of the attention. Like a film director, he vividly captures poor Mary giving birth in a stable as shepherds watch their flocks and a band of angels fills the Bethlehem sky, announcing the good news. But to me, […]