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Did you know Jingle Bells is about ... MEDFORD?! We take listener calls on Christmas music favorites, many of which are from around here.

There's something about classic Christmas songs that stick in your head, the combination of the melodies and lyrics resting in your memory for years and years. And did you know, that some of the most well-known tunes have New England ties?

We check-in with WBUR Arts Reporter Cristela Guerra about fun holiday activities happening in and around Boston this weekend.

Plus, we take a look at some of the family-friendly holiday sights and activities going on in and around Boston this weekend with WBUR Artery reporter Cristela Guerra.

Earlier this week, Huma Abedin, a longtime aide to Hillary Clinton, was in town to talk about her new memoir, "Both/And: A Life in Many Worlds" at WBUR's CitySpace.

Marty Martinez, who has served as Boston's Chief of Health and Human Services under three mayors, is stepping down at the end of the week.

Plus, we check in with a family that has resettled in New Bedford, Massachusetts after fleeing Kabul when the Taliban took over Afghanistan in August.

Plus, we learn the logistics of re-settling families from the International Institute of New England.

It comes after a fiery confirmation process and fierce Republican opposition to the progressive Suffolk County District Attorney.

Plus, with snow on the way, many communities are getting their snow clearing fleets ready. Or trying. There's a shortage of workers to drive the plows and keep the streets clean.