Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
- Unique Santa Traditions
Canada is home to Santa Claus! The postal code “H0H 0H0” allows kids to send letters directly to Santa and receive responses in multiple languages, including Indigenous ones. - Boxing Day
December 26, Boxing Day, is a statutory holiday in many provinces. It is celebrated with shopping sales and relaxation after Christmas. - Eastern Canada’s “Mummers”
In Newfoundland and Labrador, people dress as mummers—wearing disguises and visiting neighbours’ homes to sing, dance, and play games. - Northern Lights Christmas
In the Yukon, Nunavut, and the Northwest Territories, the stunning aurora borealis illuminates Christmas celebrations. - Maple Syrup Desserts
Canadians often incorporate local flavours like maple syrup into holiday treats such as tarts, cookies, and sugar-on-snow candies. - Christmas Trees Galore
Nova Scotia is famous for its Christmas tree exports, including sending an annual tree to Boston to thank you for their help during the Halifax Explosion in 1917. - Winter Festivals
Ottawa and Quebec City are just two cities in Canada that host enchanting winter festivals. These festivals showcase ice skating, snow sculptures, and festive lights. - Multicultural Christmas Feasts
Canadian Christmas dinners often reflect the country’s multicultural heritage, ranging from tourtière (Quebec meat pie) to butter chicken or perogies. - “Canadian Christmas” Music
Iconic Canadian artists, including Michael Bublé and Justin Bieber, have recorded famous Christmas albums enjoyed worldwide. - Christmas Light Displays
The Toronto Christmas Market and Vancouver’s Capilano Suspension Bridge Park are famous for their stunning holiday light displays, drawing visitors from around the globe.