CAMBRIDGE, MD — In a time-honored tradition that has become a staple in Dorchester County, volunteers gathered once again in downtown Cambridge to assemble the iconic Crab Basket Christmas Tree. This ...

Annual Crab Basket Christmas Tree Lights Up Downtown Cambridge for the 10th Consecutive Year

CAMBRIDGE – The iconic crab basket Christmas tree located in the heart of downtown Cambridge endures another year and continues to inspire holiday cheer. Now in its 11th year, the tree was conceived ...

ANDREA GRABENSTEIN agrabenstein@chespub.com 0 GRASONVILLE — The Queen Anne’s County Watermen’s Association hosted the fifth annual ceremonial crab basket tree lighting ...

One hundred and seventy bushel baskets sit in downtown Cambridge fully equipped with ornaments, Christmas lights and of course, crab shells. This Dorchester County tradition has grown since its start ...

Crabs are decapod crustaceans, either the Brachyura (the "true crabs") or various groups within the closely related Anomura (hermit crabs and allies), characterised by having a heavily armoured shell, their tail segments concealed under the body, the ability to run sideways, and the habit of hiding in rocky crevices.

Explore crab facts, from their sideways walk and powerful pincers to their habitats, diet, evolution, and importance to marine life.

Crabs are one of the most diverse and fascinating crustaceans found in oceans, freshwater habitats, and even on land. With thousands of species worldwide, these arthropods come in various shapes, sizes, and colors, each adapted to its environment.

But hold up, before you dive headfirst into a shell-shattering frenzy, did you know there’s a whole world of crab beyond your average snow crab legs? We’re talking a crustacean cornucopia, from the dainty delights of the Dungeness to the meaty majesty of the Alaskan King.