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Take a Tour of Christmas Highlights in Center City

From Miracle on South 13th Street in South Philadelphia out to Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, the Philly area has way more awesome Christmas decorations […]

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10 Ways to Celebrate Hanukkah in Philly

Cocktails and Candles | Thursday, December 22 The Young Friends of the National Museum of American Jewish History (101 South Independence Mall East) are throwing […]

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How to Stay Sane Through the Holidays (It’s Possible!)

There’s a misconception that the holiday season should always evoke visions of peace, joy and goodwill — but you know it’s more complicated. All of […]

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I Stole a Would-Be Drunk Driver’s Car Keys the Other Day

Ah, the Christmas season. It’s a time for giving. A time for joy and family. A time for eating a little too much. And a […]

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The Philadelphian’s 13-Step Guide to the Best Holiday Ever

Sure, there are some people who’ve been listening to Christmas music since October. For the rest of us, the holidays signal endless to-do lists, the […]

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20 Things to Do in Philly This Weekend

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9 The Carnal & the Mortal @ Wagner Free Institute of Science The Wagner and Atlas Obscura are hosting a night of sex […]

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Join a Roving Horde of Santas on Saturday

The annual music fest/bar crawl Running of the Santas is Saturday, December 10th, with 10,000 people dressed in Santa Claus costumes expected to attend. The […]

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Watch an Ice-Carving Battle on East Passyunk During Arctic Ave

East Passyunk Avenue turns into Arctic Ave on Saturday, December 10th, with pros from Ice Sculpture Philly carving live at five stations along the Avenue […]

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20 Things to Do in Philly This Weekend

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2 Tree Lighting @ Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest Santa and Flyers Hall of Famer Brian Propp will be at Winterfest at the RiverRink […]

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LGBTQ Event of the Week: Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus “All Wrapped Up”

For its holiday spirit and musical excitement, this week’s LGBTQ event of the week is the Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus “All Wrapped Up” concert. This […]

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Tour the Historic Houses of Fairmount Park During ‘A Very Philly Christmas’

It’s the 45th year for the holiday house tours in Fairmount Park and the six historic homes known as the “Park Charms” are all decked […]

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WATCH: Cory J. Popp’s New Christmas Village Video

Over the weekend, Philly filmmaker and photographer Cory J. Popp captured the holiday festivities at Christmas Village in its new home at City Hall. The […]

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Comcast Holiday Spectacular Opens on Thanksgiving

That mesmerizing video wall at the Comcast Center switches to its annual holiday show on Thanksgiving Day. If you haven’t seen the “Comcast Experience,” it’s […]

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What To Eat (And Drink) At This Year’s Christmas Village

Last week, we told you about the snacking options available for those of you hanging out at Dilworth Park now that the ice rink is […]

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Miracle on South 13th Street Lights Up on Saturday

When Travel + Leisure named South Philly’s Miracle on South 13th Street the best Christmas lights in Pennsylvania in 2015, it was only a matter […]