Twenty Five

WHAT: Pure Holiday Joy

Trim up the tree with Christmas stuff … Trim every house in Whoville from the cellar to the roof.

WHERE: The front yard of 392 Adams Street, private home of Mr. Trong Nguyen

Trong Nguyen, a true Holiday Light Artisan, has lovingly cut, painted and constructed many of the illuminated beauties that fill his lawn.

HOW MUCH: Free to the public from 5pm-11pm

Welcome, Christmas, bring your cheer. Cheer to all Whos far and near.

FOR: Every Who down in Whoville, the tall and the small …

It came without ribbons.  It came without tags.  It came without packages, boxes or bags … Christmas, he thought, doesn’t come from a store.  What if Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more.  — Dr. Seuss

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy Healthy 2013,

Leslie, Meghann and Bekki 

Twenty Four

TWENTY FOUR

WHAT: Assorted Japanese, Chinese and Vietnamese candies

WHERE: Truong Thinh II Super Market, 1305 Dorchester Ave (between Linden St & Lyon St)

HOW MUCH: $1.99 +

FOR: Last minute stocking stuffers that will bring cheer to anyone who loves chewy; gummy; fruity candies!

Twenty Three

TWENTY THREE

WHAT: A pound of Flat Black Coffee (roasted in Lower Mills) and a stylish travel mug make a great last minute gift combo

WHERE: Any Flat Black Coffee location (Ashmont, Lower Mills, Downtown…)

HOW MUCH: $15 for a bag of Timor and $14.95 for the mug

FOR: New parents who need all the extra energy they can get!

Twenty Two

WHAT: Car Wash Gift Certificate

WHERE: Neponset Circle Car Wash

HOW MUCH: Starting at $25

FOR WHO: With salt and sand season approaching, this is the perfect gift for the guy who takes pride in his ride.

Neponset Circle Car Wash

Twenty One

TWENTY ONE

WHAT: Prosecco — Mionetto Prosecco D.O.C. Treviso ( to be exact )

WHERE: Morrissey Boulevard Wine & Liquors, 711 Morrissey Boulevard (next to CVS)

HOW MUCH: $13.99

FOR: Your co-worker ( hopefully she’ll share! ); it’s time to celebrate the successes of 2012 and toast to 2013!

Twenty

TWENTY

WHAT: Milk Chocolate Cashew Turtles

WHERE: Phillips Candy House aka Boston’s Oldest Chocolatier

HOW MUCH: A one pound box up to $25

FOR: We’re having a hard time thinking of anyone who wouldn’t like receiving a box of these!

Piles of delectable handcrafted milk chocolate Turtles at Phillips Candy House in Dorchester

Nineteen

WHAT: Family Zoo Membership

WHERE: Dorchester’s own Franklin Park Zoo, 1 Franklin Park Road, 617-989-2076

HOW MUCH: $95 provides a year of free admission for 2 adults and up to 4 children under 18.

FOR WHO: Your wildest bunch of animal lovers

Photo courtesy of Franklin Park Zoo

Eighteen

EIGHTEEN

WHAT: Delicious traditional Christmas Pudding

WHERE: Greenhills Irish Bakery in Adams Village. 780 Adams St. Dorchester, MA

HOW MUCH: $25.00 ( Order by Friday 12/21 for a 12/24 pick-up )

FOR: Dinner with your beloved Granny (and anyone else in attendance with you). You love her dearly but could do without the heartburn that comes after “enjoying” her latest attempt at dessert.

Photo via Pascale De Groof

Seventeen

SEVENTEEN

WHAT: Beautifully illustrated map of Dorchester created by a Boston EMT.

WHERE: Email creator, Ed McCarthy to place order at emssbasn@comcast.net

HOW MUCH: $100

FOR: Your favorite Dorchester-phile Real Estate Agent. Hint, hint….

Sixteen

WHAT: Hand-Tied Candy Garland and Retro Sweets

WHERE: A Sweet Place in Fields Corner, 1514 Dot Ave

HOW MUCH: $15 for the garland, the rest of the sweets vary

FOR:  Give the garland to your teenage niece who is big into decorating her own room … then get nostalgic with some Bit-O-Honey for your own generation.

Mae’s Hand-Tied Candy Garland