afraid their family gatherings would make me feel more like an orphan. The holiday was nearly upon me when I finally arranged something: I’d make a Christmas Eve feast for my dear friend Jamie ...

And if you aren’t either, then head down to the brewery, restaurant and fun center for a variety of Orphan Christmas activities Dec. 23-25 (and yes, that includes Christmas Day). Bierstadt ...

The Orphan Girl Theatre will offer matinees and evening performances of its annual holiday production the week before Christmas. “The Match Girl’s Gift: A Christmas Story,” by Laurie Brooks ...