Hanna Ali

It’s the 53rd year Boston has received its Christmas tree from Nova Scotia. This year’s tree is a 30-year-old spruce that comes from Hugh and Liz Ryan of the Mattie Settlement in Nova Scotia’s Antigonish County.

With so many food options at Seaport's holiday market, it can be hard to choose what to sink your teeth into first. Boston food influencer Marwa Osman shares her favorites from Snowport, plus a few tips for eating your way through holiday markets like a pro.

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A cup of cocoa is a sweet treat and hand warmer all in one. And on a cold day in Boston — especially amid the holiday season — there's nothing better to accompany you through the streets.

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