Even though we can’t celebrate together this Christmas season, we can still spend time with loved ones digitally. I found that although it’s not ideal, being able to to a craft or share a meal with family and friends can be a way to create holiday memories together. To make the best of it, here…
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4 Local Businesses You Can Support this Gift-Giving Season
Can’t believe it’s December already. This year has been crazy to say the least. But now, here we are, at the home stretch of 2020, and Christmas eve is exactly a month away. Christmas is my favourite time of year – I love the lights, the cheer and the gifting. One of my favourite things…
Holiday Must: The Nutcracker Featuring the Surrey City Orchestra
I remember the first time I saw The Nutcracker when I was a little kid: everything was so magical, the music, the story, the dancing. And of course, who wouldn’t want their nutcracker turning into a handsome prince after slaying an evil king? I’m very keen on sharing the magic of The Nutcracker with my…
2019 Holiday Events Listing
Without a doubt, the holiday season is my favourite time of the year! I don’t know if it’s the lights, the food, the excitement in the air, but there’s something about Christmas that lifts my spirits and delights me in a way that no other time of the year compares. Now that I’m a mom,…
Top 4 Christmas movie picks for the 2018 holiday season
Christmas is a time when families often keep the tradition of spending at least one evening together, enjoying a delicious meal followed by relaxing in front of the TV to watch a favourite holiday movie. Our family is no different. We love the holidays because it brings our family and friends together, helping us to…
Top 3 Deals & Steals: December 18-24, 2018
Each week, experience our top 3 deals & steals that have been selected for you, whether it be shopping, food, or just tips on how to save some money! It’s the final stretch, one week til Christmas! For those done their shopping give yourself a pat on the back! Now you can sit back and…
Christmas tree ornaments are full of memories and increase your Christmas cheer
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…
Soft & Chewy Holiday Gingerbread Cookies
Soft & Chewy Holiday Gingerbread Cookies “Run, run, as fast as you can! You can’t catch me, I’m the Gingerbread man!” Growing up, The Gingerbread Man was one of my favorite childhood tales. Mentioning gingerbread evokes nostalgia and are my favorite cookies to bake and eat, especially over the holiday season. I love the smell…
Capture the spirit of the season at Canada Place
Running for four weeks this year from December 7 until January 3, the public is invited to experience the nostalgic tradition of the Woodward’s Windows, a magical holiday lighting display, the Sails of Light, and the festive Avenue of Trees. “Every year we look forward to inviting the community to enjoy this colourful holiday exhibit,…
Top 3 Deals & Steals: December 4-10, 2018
Each week, experience our top 3 deals & steals that have been selected for you, whether it be shopping, food, or just tips on how to save some money! This week we are starting to see stores discounting their holiday clothes & decor already! The trend is to get most of their holiday items off…
Mary in Vancity 