Christmas

In Search of Canadian Christmas Stories

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Canada has no classic Christmas story! But that doesn’t stop Susanne Marshall from searching high and low for a Canadian tale worthy of the season.

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Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree

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Discover the history of the Christmas tree, from its pagan origin to its first appearance in North America to its current status as a symbol of light and rebirth.

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The Story behind A Christmas Story

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Film historian Wyndham Wise asserts that one of the most popular Yuletide movies, A Christmas Story, is actually Canadian – not American as it’s been touted for years!

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Canadian Christmas Movies

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Ditch the endless replays of Home Alone and National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. These Canadian movies and TV specials will make your holiday merry, bright, and Canadian!

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Music Mondays: Mummers Mumming

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“Who are those masked men and why are they creeping into my house?!” The troupe may very well be mummers mumming, a playful medieval performance that lives on today.

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Canada Dry: A Drink for All Seasons

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Discover the history of the tasty and medicinal drink with our country’s namesake, share your holiday drink recipes, and try a new one!

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The Huron Carol: A Dangerous Fraud

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Credited as the first Canadian Christmas carol, the Huron Carol has touched as many hearts as it has inflamed. Gary Cristall exposes its troublesome history.

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