Tagged: holiday

Peter Drummey, Chief Historian & Stephen T. Riley Librarian of the Massachusetts Historical Society, speaks with WATD’s Christine James about the history behind Memorial Day.

Here’s a rundown of some Memorial Day events that will be taking place on the South Shore. Abington: Ceremony will begin at 9am, on Monday, May 27th, at the Veterans Lot of the Mount Vernon Cemetery. Bridgewater: There will be a ceremony that will be hosted by the VFW Post 2125, at 7am. Parade will […]

The Memorial Day Weekend is upon us and busy roadways are to be expected.   AAA Spokesman Mark Schieldrop tells WATD News that pleasant weather and lower gas prices are likely to encourage people to venture out.   Schieldrop tells WATD News that the return trip home is also like to be a busy one. […]

Passover will begin Monday at sundown.   Rabbi Alfred Benjamin, of Congregation Beth Shalom of the Blue Hills in Milton, tells WATD News that there can be some variations in how the Seder dinner is observed, especially this year.   Passover ends at sundown on Tuesday, April 30.

Peter Drummey, Chief Historian & Stephen T. Riley Librarian of the Massachusetts Historical Society, speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about the history behind the Patriots’ Day Holiday.

Peter Drummey, Chief Historian & Stephen T. Riley Librarian of the Massachusetts Historical Society, speaks with WATD’s Christine James about the history behind April Fools’ Day.

Dan McCready observes National Poetry At Work Day. Camera Operator: John Shea Edited By: Dan McCready Music: The Bard of Armagh (Universal Production Music.)

Peter Drummey, Chief Historian & Stephen T. Riley Librarian for the Massachusetts Historical Society, discusses how Christmas came to be famously banned in Boston.  

Quincy observed the first night of Chanukah with a Menorah lighting Thursday night. Mayor Thomas Koch kicked off the event, at the Hancock-Adams Common by discussing some of his ties to the city’s Jewish community.   During his remarks Rabbi Alfred Benjamin, of Congregation Beth Shalom of the Blue Hills in Milton, said that the […]

While there is a great deal of attention given to the busy travel preceding the Thanksgiving Holiday, the trip home can also be a busy one.   AAA Spokesman Mark Schieldrop tells WATD News there are some things travelers can do to make the trip a little easier.   In a bit of good news […]