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 […]
If you’re planning on flying out this Thanksgiving and you haven’t finalized your travel arrangements, AAA Spokesman Mark Schieldrop tells WATD News you may want to get on that. Schieldrop says that there are also other factors to consider as you plan your trip. AAA is forecasting this year to be the third […]
Here’s a list of some Veterans’ Day events on the South Shore. Abington: Veterans’ Day Parade for the towns of Abington, Rockland, and Whitman, scheduled for Saturday, November 11th, starting at 10 am, beginning at Union Street, and ending at the old Rockland Plaza parking lot. Bridgewater: Veterans’ Day Parade for the towns of Bridgewater, […]
Peter Drummey, Chief Historian & Stephen T. Riley Librarian, for the Massachusetts Historical Society speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about Halloween’s origins and a local story.