Editing Allston (section)

===Allston Christmas===
{{Main|Moving Day (Boston)}}
Annually, during days leading up to and following September 1, Allston, the [[Fenway-Kenmore]] area, the [[Longwood Medical and Academic Area|Longwood area]], [[Mission Hill, Boston|Mission Hill]], and Brighton (among many others in [[Greater Boston]]) experience a period known as [[Allston Christmas]].<ref name="Boston.com1">{{cite news|last1=Levenson|first1=Eric|title=The massive move-in extravaganza of 'Allston Christmas,' explained|url=http://realestate.boston.com/news/2015/08/31/the-massive-move-in-extravaganza-of-allston-christmas-explained/ |access-date=August 25, 2016|work=Boston.com|date=31 August 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161019230500/http://realestate.boston.com/news/2015/08/31/the-massive-move-in-extravaganza-of-allston-christmas-explained/ |archive-date=19 October 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=DeCosta-Klipa|first=Nik | date=1 September 2018| title= A brief guide to staying sane during the madness of Allston Christmas—whether you're moving or not| url= https://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2018/08/30/allston-christmas-boston-moving-permits-storrow| work= Boston Globe| access-date= 31 May 2019 |quote=[T]he spectacle is hardly isolated to Allston…The Fenway-Kenmore area had the highest off-campus student population…Allston was second…followed by the Longwood area, Mission Hill, and Brighton…The City of Boston's data on moving truck permits show how, in addition to the Allston-Brighton area, Back Bay, Beacon Hill, the North End, South End, and Southie are also places where the streets will be crowded with movers.}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Diamant|first=Anita| date=31 August 2018| title= 'Tis The Season Of Sidewalk Trash — But Sometimes You Find A Treasure| url= https://www.wbur.org/cognoscenti/2018/08/31/allston-christmas-anita-diamant| work=WBUR| access-date= 31 May 2019|quote=September 1 is called 'Allston Christmas'...but that's a misnomer and a gross understatement; it happens all over greater Boston and goes on for a solid two weeks.}}</ref> This period is referred to as such because it is the time of year when renters (many of whom are college students) move out their things so new renters (also frequently college students) can move in.

A large number of [[rental agreement]]s in Greater Boston expire on September 1, just before the [[Labor Day]] weekend, causing large numbers of tenants to move to their new quarters simultaneously. This synchronized mass movement also makes it difficult to rent large vehicles during the weeks surrounding September 1. The renters who are leaving often put their unwanted possessions out in the streets for those who may want the items, which include bedding, couches, tables, kitchenware, and clothing. Unsalvaged items also contribute to unusually large trash and recycling pickups scheduled around the time.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Laskowski|first1=Amy|title=Allston Christmas: the Most Wonderful Time of the Year|url=https://www.bu.edu/today/2015/allston-christmas-the-most-wonderful-time-of-the-year/|access-date=August 25, 2016|work=BU Today|date=30 January 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160828074853/https://www.bu.edu/today/2015/allston-christmas-the-most-wonderful-time-of-the-year/|archive-date=28 August 2016}}</ref><ref name="Heights">{{cite news|last1=Mennicken|first1=William|title=Students Find Trash, Treasure on 'Allston Christmas' Move-In Day|url=http://bcheights.com/metro/2015/students-find-trash-treasure-on-allston-christmas-move-in-day/|access-date=August 25, 2016|work=The Heights|date=September 2, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160920125721/http://bcheights.com/metro/2015/students-find-trash-treasure-on-allston-christmas-move-in-day/|archive-date=20 September 2016}}</ref>