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Watson’s Candies for Boston’s Gourmet Chocolate

Boston’s Gourmet Chocolate Choice

Watson's Candies store
Watson’s Candies is a premier confectioner based in Walpole, Massachusetts that serves Boston and the Greater Boston Area. But you don’t have to live in the area to enjoy Boston’s Gourmet Chocolate; we also ship nationwide. We have crafted high-quality gourmet chocolates using nothing but the finest ingredients for over 85 years, and continue to do so with the same appreciation and integrity that we always have. Stop in or shop our online store to discover why Watson’s Candies is Walpole’s and Greater Boston’s source for gourmet chocolates.

In other so-called gourmet chocolates you may find artificial or substitute fats and ingredients added in order to achieve certain shine or consistency. Not with Watson’s Gourmet Chocolates. We never presume to feed our loyal patrons anything that they didn’t sign up for!

Not only do we only craft the finest candy, but we also take the time to let our patrons find their ideal treat because we know that if they do they will keep coming back!  If you come visit us in the store, we are happy to offer you a taste of something new, and assist your discovery of your inner-most chocolate desires.

So, if you live in Boston, and are ready to experience a superior gourmet chocolate, drop by our shop in Walpole, give us a call, or try out our new online store!

Recently featured in VistingNewEngland.com. Check out their post on Watson’s Candies.

Our Gourmet Chocolates are Perfect for So Many Occasions:

  • Valentine’s Day
  • Easter
  • Greek Easter
  • Mother’s Day
  • Father’s Day
  • Halloween
  • Thanksgiving
  • Christmas
  • Client Appreciation Gifts
  • Client Relationship Gifts
  • Birthdays
  • Anniversaries
  • Weddings
  • Holiday Parties
  • Catered Dessert Tables
  • Many Many More!!

 

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Halloween Chocolate Treats

Halloween Chocolate Treats

Fall is in the air and Halloween is fast approaching! We have been busy creating some awesome halloween chocolate treats for your favorite trick-or-treaters!

We have crafted high-quality gourmet chocolates using nothing but the finest ingredients for over 85 years, and continue to do so with the same appreciation and integrity that we always have. In other so-called gourmet chocolates you may find artificial or substitute fats and ingredients added in order to achieve certain shine or consistency. Not with Watson’s Gourmet Chocolates. We never presume to feed our loyal patrons anything that they didn’t sign up for!

Stop in or shop our online store to see our wonderful selection of Halloween and fall chocolates and candies and to discover why Watson’s Candies is THE source for gourmet chocolates. Treat your friends and family to Watson’s delicious homemade chocolates!

chocolate foil-wrapped pumpkin coinsHalloween and Trick-or-Treating

Halloween’s origins date back to the Celts who celebrated their new year on November 1st. They believed that on the night before the new year, the boundary between the worlds of the dead and living became blurred. Sacred bonfires were lit on that night, and during the celebration, the Celts wore costumes — animal skins. By the 9th century Christianity had spread into Celtic lands and gradually blended with and replaced the old Celtic rites. All Souls Day was a day to honor those who had passed. And the evening before All-Hallow’s Eve was a time for bonfires and parades. It was also a time to dress in costumes of saints, angels, and devils.

The celebration of Halloween was limited in Colonial America, but gradually evolved into a holiday of telling ghost stories, dressing in costumes, going door-to-door to ask for food and money, and playing pranks. At times the popularity of Halloween has waned and customs have changed with the times, but a resurgence in holiday celebrations began to take place between the 1920’s and 1950’s and was an inexpensive way for families and communities to celebrate the holiday together and “treats” were away to ward off “tricks”.

Trick-or-treating as we know it, going from house to house in search of candy, chocolate and other goodies, has been a popular tradition in the U.S. and many other countries for over 100 years. Americans spend an estimated $6-9 billion annually on Halloween, making it the second largest commercial holiday in the nation. Here at Watson’s Candies, we have a wide assortment of Halloween chocolate treats! Whether you are looking for a Boxed Assortment of Genuine Homemade Chocolates, or seasonal treats like our Chocolate Spooky Ghost, Chocolate Scary Cat, Large Solid Chocolate Foiled Pumpkin, Milk Chocolate Foil-Wrapped Pumpkin Coins, or other favorites to hand out to those little ghosts and witches who ring your doorbell, we have the perfect treat for you!

Our Gourmet Chocolates are Perfect for So Many Occasions:

  • Valentine’s Day
  • Easter
  • Greek Easter
  • Mother’s Day
  • Father’s Day
  • Halloween
  • Thanksgiving
  • Christmas
  • Client Appreciation Gifts
  • Client Relationship Gifts
  • Birthdays
  • Anniversaries
  • Weddings
  • Holiday Parties
  • Catered Dessert Tables
  • Many Many More!!
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Hop to It, Easter Time is Here!

Hop to It, Easter Time is Here

custom easter gift basketIt’s time to hop to it, Easter Time is here. And we have everything you need for a fun and festive day. Our shop if full of eggs, bunnies, and other chocolate symbols of the season. Watson’s Candies has a great selection of delicious fine chocolates and Easter Gift Baskets that are sure to make you and your family smile.

Some of the symbols of Easter pre-date Christianity. Many cultures throughout history celebrated this time of year as one of birth and renewal following the long dark days of winter. Symbols of Easter, like the egg and the bunny, have their roots in pre-Christian cultures. Decorating colored Easter eggs began before Christianity was introduced and became a popular custom in the middle ages. We are all familiar with PAAS® egg dye decorating tablets. The word PAAS comes from “passen”, a word the Penn Dutch used for Easter. PAAS® has been supplying dye tablets for over 135 years. We also carry PAAS kits at Watson’s! Easter egg hunts and egg rolling are two other long-standing traditions. The first White House Easter Egg Roll took place in 1878 and has been held on the Monday after Easter ever since.

Chocolate Eggs and Bunnies

The first chocolate eggs were made in Europe in the early 19th Century. John Cadbury created his “eating chocolate” around 1842, but Cadbury Easter Eggs were not introduced until about 1875. In 1905 Cadbury’s Dairy Milk Chocolate was launched and helped to vastly increase Easter egg sales. We have half-pound and one-pound bags of Foil Wrapped Chocolate Easter Eggs on hand.  Chocolate Easter Eggs were initially wrapped in paper before they were wrapped in bright foils. Other classic chocolate egg treats you will find at Watson’s include our Large Filled Easter Egg, and our Small Filled Easter Egg. The large egg is filled with an assortment of our delicious gourmet chocolates. The small egg is filled with jelly beans, another Easter favorite, and a foil wrapped chocolate bunny. Both are decorated with colorful icing and can be customized with your child’s name. Our Foil Wrapped Chocolate Easter Bunnies are also available in half-pound and one-pound bags. Both make great additions to Easter Baskets and are a colorful addition to any candy dish.

Easter Gift Baskets

For a truly unique gift, ask us about our custom Easter Gift Baskets, filled with your choice of delicious gourmet chocolates, candies, and small gifts. Prices range from $25 up. Call us at 508-668-2634 and we will create a unique gift basket for you!

We have crafted high-quality gourmet chocolates using nothing but the finest ingredients for over 85 years, and continue to do so with the same appreciation and integrity that we always have. In other so-called gourmet chocolates you may find artificial or substitute fats and ingredients added in order to achieve certain shine or consistency. Not with Watson’s Gourmet Chocolates. We never presume to feed our loyal patrons anything that they didn’t sign up for!

Hop to it, Easter is Here! Stop in or shop our online store to see our wonderful selection of Easter chocolates and candies and to discover why Watson’s Candies is THE source for gourmet chocolates.