Bristol Santa House opens Nov. 12th for holidays – RINewsToday, Elf Sponsor

A festive Christmas card featuring Santa's gingerbread house.

The Bristol Santa House benefits children with special needs and their families regardless of circumstance The James D. Rielly Foundation is excited to announce the return of the Bristol Santa House™ this holiday season. Opening day for the magical Christmas experience is set for November 12, 2023. After an overwhelmingly successful inaugural season in 2022,…

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Get your holiday(s) on! Outdoor Christmas Tree lighting at RI State House

The state capitol building is lit up at night.

This year, there will be two Christmas trees on display at the Rhode Island State House. A 12-foot Douglas fir from Henry’s Christmas Tree Farm in Scituate will be outside the State House facing Francis and Gaspee streets – and – an 18-foot artificial tree will be on display inside the State House. The Douglas…

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Michael Rielly inducted into the International Santa Claus Hall of Fame

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The James D. Rielly Foundation, announced today that founder and president Michael Rielly, has been named to the International Santa Claus Hall of Fame for his contributions to the Santa Claus community and his charitable work as Santa Claus. Located in Santa Claus Indiana, the International Santa Claus Hall of Fame is the home of…

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Get Your Holiday(s) On! Garden City Center Holiday Stroll

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The annual Holiday Stroll at Garden City Center is really an event like no other in Rhode Island. Enjoy ice carving, steel drummers, brass bands, strolling carolers, a live Snowman, and of course Santa Claus. Both nights there will be performances/presentations by The Brown Derbies, Cirque de Light, TEN31 Productions, Christmas Present Carolers, Voices of…

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Santa! He’s here, there, and everywhere.

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There are many events around the state, to celebrate the holidays, and they start – today.  If you have little ones in your family and they just can’t wait to talk to Santa, here’s some places where you can go. Feel free to post others you know about on our Facebook page at – https://www.facebook.com/RINewsTodaydotcom…

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