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Rhode Islander Wants Christmas Cards To Remember His Wife

Author Jaybeau Jones
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 30: A view of the Swarovski Star atop the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree during the 2022 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Rockefeller Center on November 30, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by John Lamparski/Getty Images)

This is a very heartfelt story. When you see the headline: Rhode Islander Wants Christmas Cards To Remember His Wife, you immediately feel the holiday’s pull at you.

The Holidays Are Here

It hits right around Thanksgiving. The excitement of putting up the tree. Watching National Lampoons Christmas Vacation. Listening to holiday music while decorating. Something in all of us changes. We all become who we truly are. The best in all us emerge, (except on Black Friday at the mall.)

One Man’s Christmas Wish

If we’re not alone this Christmas, we don’t know how lucky we are. To have someone special in your life this holiday season, is the best gift of all.

According to Rhode Island‘s ABC 6:

95 year old George Dowling of Pawtucket Rhode Island is feeling the holiday blues. His wife passed away. So to help George cope, he’s asking people, all people, to send him Christmas cards. His daughter made this post on social media. Last year, he got 14. This year, he’s up to 73!

Add This Christmas Card To Your Mailing List

So George, this former Rhode Islander Wants to send you Christmas Cards today! 

It’s in the mail!

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Want To Cut Your Own Christmas Tree? Here's A List Of 16 Massachusetts Farms!

  • 1. CJ Donovan & Sons Nursery

    Located in Groveland, MA, CJ Donovan’s also offers an old fashioned woodland walking trail.

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  • 2. Crantston's Christmas Tree Farm

    This award winning farm is located in Ashfield, MA and has plenty to offer. According to their site, “You may hike to the North Pole where Christmas trees and spectacular views of Mt. Monadnock await you. While Santa’s workshop is not visible, you will discover a field of over 10,000 Balsam and Fraser Christmas trees of varying sizes.”

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    Location Physical Address: 372 Baptist Corner RoadAshfield, MA 01330 See map below Mailing Address: 372 Baptist Corner RoadShelburne Falls, MA 01370 Contact Us: (413) 628-0090 [email protected] Facebook Instagram Hours 2024 Opening Dates Sat & Sun, November 23 & 24 12:00 to 4:00 Closed through Thanksgiving Grand Opening: Fri, November 29 at 9:00am Closing: Sun, December 22 at 4:30pmfor the season Hours: Sat & Sun 9:00am - 4:30pmWed - Fri 12:00 - 4:30pmClosed Monday & Tuesday Prices Your Tree...

  • 3. Ellsworth Tree Farm

    This 40-year-old family owned and operated tree farm allows you to cut your own trees on their beautiful grounds in Northborough, MA

    Ellsworth Tree Farm

    Our Trees Our full service Christmas tree farm offers Fraser Firs, Balsam Fir and Limited Concolor Fir trees for 2023. Take a alk through the field and pick out just the right tree for your holiday season! Each tree is guaranteed to last, and is of the highest quality.

  • 4. Greenwood Tree Farm

    This Billerica farm invites you to “come take walk the farm and check out our animals and Christmas shop.” They also have a farm stand displaying Christmas wreaths, kissing balls, decorations, as well as handmade items, like Amish baskets and carved ornaments. Enjoy a cup of warm cider too!

    Home - Greenwood Tree Farm

    Come check out our tree inventory, wreaths made from our own brush, kissing balls and a large decoration station. We have lots of new items to check out this year so come take a look.We will gladly help you load your Christmas tree on your vehicle - just ask!

  • 5. Herrick Christmas Tree Farm

    This Boxford, MA family farm has been operating since 1965. There are many trails to discover here.

    New England Christmas Tree Farm | Herrick Tree Farm | Boxford MA

    Herrick Christmas Tree Farm is your premier New England Christmas Tree Farm

  • 6. Hopestill Farm

    Sherborn, Mass is where you will find Hopestill Farm, and have the opportunity to cut your own Christmas Tree.

    Christmas Trees - Hopestill Farm

    UPDATED FOR 2022 Tag early for the best selection! Once again Hopestill Farm is offering cut-your-own Christmas trees. Join us to begin or continue a family farm tradition. This summer's weather was certainly a challenge for farms everywhere in New England, but our trees pulled through just fine-deep roots in good soil allowed them [...]

  • 7. Houde's Christmas Tree Farm

    This Marlboro Christmas tree farm is a family run business that has been owned and operated by the Houde family for over fifty years. According to the website, “it was established by “Sliver” Houde,  a WWII veteran as a tribute to his wife Jane Houde.  He aptly named it “Jane Houde’s Christmas Tree Farm.” Today, the farm is run by Sliver’s grandchildren and their families.

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    Update Sunday December 24th : We open today at 9 am, and we still have trees available. We will remain open while our inventory lasts. Please call before you come out to make sure we have what you are looking for!

  • 8. Indian Rock Farm

    Located in Foxboro, MA this small, family-run Christmas Tree farm is operated by The Lewicke family, who has lived in Foxboro since 1972. As the site says, “We planted our first tree in 1980, and sold our first tree in 1988. We hope that you and your family enjoy your time at Indian Rock Farm!”

    Indian Rock Farm

    We have Sold Out and are Closed for the 2023 Season. Thanks to our customers, see you next year!

  • 9. Kip's Christmas Tree Farm

    A New Braintree, MA tree farm, Kip’s is a family owned and operated christmas tree farm located in the heart of central Massachusetts. They offer “choose & cut services with over ten acres of beautiful spruces and firs. Kip’s opens each year on the day after Thanksgiving and closes each year on Christmas Eve.

    Looking forward to opening day, lots of beautiful trees to choose from. We have been very busy decorating wreaths and making our Christmas boxes. We wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and see you soon!

    Posted by Kip's Christmas Tree Farm on Tuesday, November 22, 2022

  • 10. Luk's Tree Farm

    Luks Tree Farm is a local farm specializing in all varieties and sizes of cut-your-own Christmas trees, plus there is fresh produce, eggs, and other products at this Auburn, MA farm.

    That feeling when you find the perfect tree ❤️🌲

    Posted by Luks Tree Farm on Sunday, November 27, 2022

  • 11. Mistletoe Acres Tree Farm

    Described on their website as “a family owned and operated Christmas tree farm located in the heart of East Bridgewater, MA. We carry a beautiful selection of evergreen trees to suit your holiday needs!” Don’t miss out on the complimentary cookies, hot cocoa and spiced apple cider in their holiday shop.

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  • 12. Mistletoe Christmas Tree Farm

    This Stow, MA farm boasts, “Mistletoe Christmas Tree Farm is the real-deal, a family-owned, family-run small classic tree farm located here in Stow, Mass, right inside the 495 belt.  Our goal is to create a fun and festive experience, kid- and dog-friendly, where families can get out into the fresh air for a short bit, listen to awesome Christmas music (the classics from Burl Ives, a bit of Sinatra, Elvis, and of course Mariah and Kelly Clarkson), and enjoy an annual tradition.  Free hot cocoa, free candy canes, a fire pit, and a Christmasy and exciting atmosphere.”

    Open Saturday and Sunday, Dec 3 and 4, 9am-4pm. We receive a fresh delivery of precut trees (they are being cut this week!), and will have a huge selection of trees from 6' up to 11'. Santa here Saturday and Sunday 11am-3pm, we strongly recommend reservations (here is the link). Farm can be busy 10:30am-12noon, so please plan accordingly.https://www.signupgenius.com/.../10C0F4BAAAB2EA0FACF8...We have precut trees from 6' up to 11', Fraser fir, and these are beauties! Wreaths from 12" to 48", specialty wreaths too (boxwood, Noble fir, etc), swags, roping (garland... Balsam, cedar, and mixed Noble/cedar), ornaments, steel welded tree stands for trees from 6' up to 14' trees, free hot cocoa, free candy canes, awesome Christmas music, a fantastic fire pit, the most FESTIVE Farm you will find! DOGS (and other pets) welcome (on a leash).

    Posted by Mistletoe Christmas Tree Farm on Monday, November 28, 2022

  • 13. Pakeen Tree Farm

    This Canton, MA farm says, “Each Christmas season we invite you to join us at the barn and in the fields to pick out your perfect Christmas tree, while you sip hot cocoa and take in the brisk New England air. We offer Choose & Cut trees, as well as Freshly Cut trees, wreaths, roping, and other holiday decorations.  And of course, our fresh mini donuts!” 

    Christmas tree season begins at 9am on Black Friday! Nice weather weekend days are quite busy, weekdays are peacefully...

    Posted by Pakeen Farm on Wednesday, November 23, 2022

     

  • 14. Rollie's Farm

    You’ll find Rollie’s Farm in Lowell, MA.

    Rollie's Christmas Tree Farm - Northeast Harvest

    Rollie's Christmas Tree Farm is on 15 acres of land and has over 20,000 trees. It is a family farm that grows a variety of fresh, beautiful Christmas trees. They open the day after Thanksgiving and stay open until they feel the quality of the trees no longer meet their standards.

  • 15. The Christmas Tree Farm

    This beautiful little farm in Pembroke, MA has been family run for 4 generations.

    The Christmas Tree Farm

    Our family started planting Christmas Trees in 1976 with 3 different shrub varieties as well. We decided to only plant Fraser fir trees so as the shrubs were sold we replanted with Christmas Trees. We sold our first trees in 1986 and we did it all with just family.

  • 16. White Gate Christmas Tree Farm

    You’ll find White Gate farm in West Newbury, MA. It all started over 30 years ago, according to their website. Bob and Patricia Kelly of West Newbury, MA, opened White Gate Christmas Tree Farm in their backyard.  Since then, White Gate Christmas Tree Farm has continued to be a family tradition for not only the Kelly family, but for families throughout the area.

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