Guide to Holiday and Christmas Events for Connecticut Families
From Thanksgiving to New Year's Day, there are plenty of ways for families to enjoy the holiday season in Conecticut. We've created the Connecticut Holiday Fun Guide with all our holiday coverage in one easy-to-find place so that you don't miss any of the festivities.
Whether you're looking for Thanksgiving recipes, Christmas tree lightings, volunteering with your kids during the holidays, Hanukkah celebrations, things to do during the December school vacation, or other seasonal activities, we have you covered!
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