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Our Lady Star of the Sea announces community Christmas fair

Marilyn Kusek stands with Fire Chief Santa Jason Gilliland during preparations for last year‘s Christmas fair at Our Lady Star of the Sea. This year’s event will be held Dec. 6 at the parish center on Atlantic Avenue.

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Our Lady Star of the Sea will hold its annual Christmas fair on Saturday, Dec. 6, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is open to the community and will include food and activities for all ages.

Local vendors will offer handcrafted items and gifts. Food and homemade seasonal treats will be available throughout the day in the food court.

Raffles will feature prizes from local restaurants, hotels, sports events and themed gift baskets. Items include tickets to the Celtics, Bruins and Patriots and gift cards to Shubie’s, The Landing, The Beacon and Mission on the Bay. An online silent auction will include items from local businesses. Bids can be placed at https://www.32auctions.com/SOSChristmasFair2025

A live nativity and petting zoo will run from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. with animals from Enchanted Animals. Hot chocolate and Christmas carols for children will also be available.

The Christmas fair will take place at the Our Lady Star of the Sea Parish Center, 80 Atlantic Ave.

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