In the spirit of conservation, why not go green this year by using a recycled Christmas stocking? While perhaps the most eco-friendly way to go would be a good old sock, there are plenty of other materials that can be turned into stylish, fun and festive Christmas stockings. Here are some Christmas stockings trimmed with parts [...]

One of my favorite things about the holidays is the twinkling lights that sparkle in the crisp, cold night air. (But don’t get me started on people who leave their lights up all year!)  This year, we’re going green at my house, with LED lights, which use up to 88 percent less energy than standard bulb [...]

In Canada, we carry on many other German-based traditions. Advent calendars, wreaths, Christmas markets, Christmas trees, stockings hung by the fireplace, Christmas carols and even candy canes are all holiday specialties brought to us by German immigrants. Even the word “yuletide” has German roots. To tap into the traditions of Christmas past, visit Germanfoods.org, the [...]

In the hustle and bustle of holiday shopping and travel, it can be easy to lose track of the traditions you loved as a child. A great way to make new memories is to bring back old world holiday traditions with friends and family. Whether it’s buying a new ornament each year or gathering for [...]