Give to Those in Need 

From giving trees at churches to Why Me Inc. as well as many other great organizations, there are plenty of families in the community that could use your help to put a present or two under the tree for a child who might not otherwise get one.

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10th Anniversary Production of A Christmas Carol at Hanover Theatre 

Get to Hanover Theatre to see the 10th Anniversary production of A Christmas Carol on opening night. 

Jeremy Lawrence plays Scrooge for the sixth year in a row, having guest starred on TVs The Blacklist and Shades of Blue, as well as worked with directors Brian De Palma, Rob Howard and Stephen Daldry. Lawrence is also known for his portrayal of playwright Tennessee Williams.

The show starts at 7 p.m. 

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Visit Stowe Farm and Buy a Christmas Tree.

The Christmas season can't begin without a Christmas tree. 

Start your Christmas tree shopping now by visiting Stowe Farm in Millbury and get into the holiday spirit. 

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Go Ice Skating at Worcester Common Oval 

The Worcester Common Oval is a cool place to go ice skating, right in the heart of Worcester. 

If that's not enough for you, skate on the old-fashioned way, on a frozen pond. 

Christmas by Candlelight at Old Sturbridge Village 

Christmas by Candlelight at Old Sturbridge Village is an evening filled with New England holiday traditions, live musical performances, storytelling, sleigh rides, festive foods, a roaring bonfire, and strolls around the decorated Village Common.

At the North Pole Village families will find Santa, Mrs. Claus Bake Shop, a magical talking Christmas tree, and an expanded train display featuring some trains from the movie Joy.

The event goes from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. 

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Imagine John Lennon Christmas Festival at That's Entertainment 

Multiple bands and solo performers singing Lennon, Beatles and Christmas Carol's. 

Any bands, singers, musicians, artists, elves or Santa's helpers that would like to participate are welcome. 

Festival times are as follows: 

1:00 AM-6:00 AM, 2:00 AM-7:00 AM, 3:00 AM-8:00 AM, 4:00 AM-9:00 AM, 1:00 PM-6:00 PM

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The Muppet Christmas Carol at the Worcester Common Oval Ice Skating Rink

 Layer up in your most comfortable winter attire and pack some seasonal snacks for this outdoor film screening on City Hall Plaza. 

Admission for skating is just $10 and includes skate rentals. Receive a $5.00 discount if you bring your own skates. Kids 6 and under skate free. Admission for the movie is free. 

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Give Money to Salvation Army

Throw some money in the Salvation Army kettle. Every time a bell rings, an angel gets its wings. The person who stands outside ringing the bell is often there for long hours.

Even if it's just some change, smile at them and wish them a happy holiday.  

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Secretly Pay it Forward

Standing in line at a local coffee shop waiting to order can be a long wait at times.

Make the day of the person behind you by paying for their coffee. It will put a huge smile on their face, and on your face as well.

But shhh don't tell them. 

Call Long Lost Friends or Family Members

On the phone -- not a Facebook post, not a text. Let them hear your voice. Find a way to reconnect on a personal basis.

Find out how they're doing.  Make plans to catch up in person. But whatever you do, remember, texting doesn't count!

Spend Time With an Elderly Relative

The actual day when the family is around can be hectic. Before then, go have a cup of tea, bring some cookies, and find out what holiday traditions they enjoyed. 

Give the gift of time.

Start Thinking About Your New Year's Resolutions

Don't wait until December 31 to promise you'll drink less and work out more.

Take stock of your life, figure out what's important to you, and what you want to accomplish in the New Year and start jotting stuff down. 

You Must Watch Home Alone

While it may not be your traditional Christmas movie, it certainly brings home the holiday spirit.

Home Alone is an all-time classic that simply must be watched. 

Enjoy!

A Festivus for the Rest of Us

You must watch the Festivus episode of Seinfeld, it is one of the most famous episodes of the entire series. 

Laughter is the best medicine, after all. 

When you finish the episode, be sure to celebrate Festivus on December 23.

Happy Festivus! 

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Get Those Decorations up

Get those decorations up early this year and go all out, go to the extreme with the decorating. 

Why not be the talk of the neighborhood?

Add to the holiday cheer.  

PHOTO: Romeo Banias/Flickr