Building a sweet holiday season

December 19, 2025
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Ali Polat and his daughter Maddie

Young artists and their families recently gathered at First Parish for a festive annual tradition: a spaghetti dinner followed by decorating gingerbread houses.

Featured Photo, Ali Polat and his daughter Maddie put the finishing touches on their masterpiece. Multigenerational teams decorated 26 houses. See more holiday photos on page 7. (Courtesy photo)

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