As the Holidays draw near, the City begins to have an added twinkle as people and places light up their businesses and homes. Some of the brightest and most festive displays are opening to the public in the coming weeks, here’s a list of a half dozen spots to enjoy the twinkle of Christmas Lights:…
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Twelve 2014 Christmas Craft Markets
Even though it’s bright and sunny, Christmas is just around the corner and time is ticking away. Handmade Gifts and DIY Crafts are becoming more and more popular in the age of Christmas commercialism. Here is some of the Christmas Craft Markets and Holiday Fairs to get your Holiday shopping started: Circle Craft Christmas Market…
On Ice at The Fairmont Empress
Victoria is known for its Christmas celebrations, the whole of downtown lights up for the season and The Fairmont Empress is always the heart of the festivities. This year, the iconic hotel is adding a new festive feature with the addition of a skating rink on the hotel’s front lawn overlooking Victoria Harbour. From November…
Christmas is over, time to dispose of your tree
Christmas time has come and gone and it’s time to take down the decorations and if you were able to have a live tree, dispose of it. While it’s a lovely addition to your Christmas scene, a live tree can’t just go back in its box for another year. The City of Vancouver has a…
“A Visit From St Nicholas”
A Visit From St Nicholas (‘Twas The Night Before Christmas) ‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all thro’ the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there; The children were nestled all snug in their…
Christmas Gift Ideas 2013 – Time
You’re almost out of time to get your shopping done, however you already possess one of the best gifts anyone can give. Give is a little bit of yourself, the gift of your time will make a difference in someone’s day. Take an elderly friend or relative out for their grocery shopping or make a…
Christmas Gift Ideas 2013 : Hope
If you’re like most shoppers, there’s someone on your list who’s very hard to buy for because they have very few needs or wants. Why not give them the gift of a donation in their name, giving something from someone with everyone to someone with very little. CanadaHelps.org provides the perfect option if you’re not…