Every year, at the end of November, I make the trek down to our storage room to bring up our Christmas tree and decorations. Not only is our annual tradition a time to start thinking about the upcoming holiday season, but the slow accumulation of presents under the tree builds the excitement in our house…
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6 Free (Yes, Free!) Must-Do Holiday Events
I love Christmas, everything from the lights, the merriment, getting together with family and friends, singing carols, the whole thing. Now that I’m a mom, sharing holiday traditions with my family has become even more important. The holidays are pricey enough, so I’ve compiled a list of my favourite FREE things to do during the…
Christmas has Arrived to Potters
If you’re looking to get into the Christmas spirit, look no further than the Christmas Store at Potter’s. Western Canada’s largest and most fantastically festive Christmas store. This 28,000 sq. ft. is a Christmas wonderland filled with every ornament, garland, and wreath imaginable. Whatever your theme, Potter’s is likely to have it. One of my favourite themes…
The Holidays Have Arrived at High Street in #Abbotsford
Saturday, November 19th at 5pm marked the Official Tree Lighting and fourth annual holiday event at Highstreet. Highlights included the arrival of Santa Clause, the lighting of a 65-foot Christmas tree, Rudolf, Frosty the Snowman, Spandy Andy the dancing elf, a 40-piece marching band, a team of festive dancers and, of course, a magical snowfall. …
CANDYTOWN – A YALETOWN HOLIDAY FESTIVAL 2016
On Saturday, November 26, 2016, the fifth annual CandyTown will bring to Yaletown a Christmas bash that’s just as fun and bustling as Santa’s workshop. Beloved across the city, the neighbourhood-wide celebration is hosted by Yaletown’s generous merchants through the Yaletown Business Improvement Association, and promises to infuse holiday spirit into even the most stubborn of…
Recycle Your Tree and Raise Funds for the Mount Pleasant Elementary School (Community Playground)
Support local community and recycle your Christmas tree through the Mount Pleasant Business Improvement Area’s (MPBIA) 5th Annual Tree Chipping for Kids event, this Sunday, January 5th from 10:00am – 4:00pm at Kingsgate Mall (lower east side parking lot). All trees chipped/recycled by donation and ALL proceeds support the Mount Pleasant Elementary School’s (MPES) fundraiser…
Mary in Vancity 