• Celebrate the English feudal custom of Boxing Day at Becker Vineyards (830/644-2681, www.beckervineyards.com) near Fredericksburg. Festivities will include fireside readings of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, complimentary appetizers, wine tastings, and live music. Saturday, Dec. 26, 10am-6pm.

• Start the new year off right by giving the family a subscription to Farmhouse Delivery. Enrollment for the coming season is open until Jan. 1 and deliveries begin Jan. 4. Basic weekly seasonal vegetable delivery is $35 a week for 10 weeks ($350 plus one-time $20 setup fee) or $37 a week for delivery every other week ($185 plus one-time $20 setup fee). In addition to fresh vegetables, you can also add local meats, eggs, cheeses, and baked goods. Sign up through Jan. 1 by calling 529-8569 or visiting www.farmhousedelivery.com.

This article appears in December 25 • 2009.

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