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Decorated Dedham Home Set for 42nd Christmas Celebration
Rita Mae Cushman's home on Garfield Road will feature thousands of lights and hundreds of holiday decorations.
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For the 42nd straight holiday season, Dedham’s Rita Mae Cushman will host an extravagant Christmas display at her home on Garfield Road.
Those who choose to visit the home at 121 Garfield Road can expect thousands of lights, Santas, reindeer, elves, nativity scenes, and many more decadent decorations. Cushman will serve hot chocolate and cookies to all visitors.
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Cushman begins her holiday preparations in August. “It’s a great tradition, and I hope to carry it on for many more years,” she told the Boston Globe.
Santa Claus will arrive at Cushman’s home via fire truck on Dec. 6 at 2:15 p.m., Dec. 13 and 20 at 5 p.m., and Dec. 23 at 6:30 p.m.
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The Christmas display will be set up for everyone’s viewing pleasure through Dec. 27.
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