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Unwrapping creativity: The scrapbooker’s guide to Christmas
If you’re looking for a fun activity to do this holiday season, let your creativity shine by scrapbooking. As Nicole Butler, a St. John's, NL-based Creative Memories independent advisor explains, “Christmas is a fabulous time to ...
CHEF ILONA DANIEL: Add a twist to the traditional with these Christmas dessert ideas
Combining the traditional with some twists can be an interesting way to liven up some of your favourite holiday desserts. My festive fruit cobbler pulls inspiration from the classic slice of cheese with pie. You can use any fruit you like in this ...
Ninety-nine nutcrackers: Nova Scotian teen’s Christmas collection continues to grow
Ian Gaudet began collecting nutcrackers when he was just two years old. Now a Grade 12 student at Prince Andrew High School, the 17-year-old from Dartmouth, N.S. has an amazing 99 nutcrackers in his collection. Ian’s mother, Kim Gaudet, said ...
A COVID Christmas tree? Newfoundland and Labrador woman decorates tree for every occasion
No matter what the occasion, Donna Lynch of Bay Bulls, N.L. always finds ways to mark a special event - and often, she does so by decorating an artificial tree in her home. The pandemic is no exception. Lynch’s COVID-themed tree is ...
East Coast psychologists raise concerns over a holiday pandemic of depression
With shorter, darker, and colder days, psychologists are worried about a mental health crisis among East Coast residents this winter as the COVID-19 cases rise and health precautions tighten. Jessica Strong, an assistant professor of psychology at ...
BLOGGERS TO WATCH: Wine writer from Cape Breton offers tips for best holiday vino options
Alberta-based wine writer Meaghan Carey will be toasting this holiday season with some of the best wines available. And guess what? Those wines just happen to be from Nova Scotia. Carey, a Sydney Mines, N.S. native, now lives in Edmonton where ...
Cherished treasures: P.E.I. woman decorates with antique ornaments
For Jane Gallant, Christmas really is the most wonderful time of the year. Leading up to the season, Gallant excitedly awaits the day she picks her tree and adorns it with ornaments. But not just any old ornaments - well, actually, they are old. ...
Tastes of the holidays: Celebrate Acadian culture with traditional holiday foods
The East Coast has a rich Acadian culture. While modern classics such as roast turkey and ham are part of the holiday tradition for many Acadian homes, a number of families continue to celebrate the season with dishes inspired by their ...
CHEF ILONA DANIEL: Make Christmas morning breakfast a snap with Ilona Daniel's holiday-themed baked French toast
Christmas morning should be a low effort mealtime; it’s the perfect day to savour a hot drink and the twinkling lights on the tree. Several years ago, I was visiting the homestead for the holidays, which meant I got to enjoy watching my mom ...
Why Hallmark's cheesy Christmas movies have become a popular holiday tradition
While the Hallmark Channel's Christmas movies aren't as timeless a tradition as singing carols or decorating trees, they're certainly becoming one of the holiday's cheesiest. The channel has been producing its own movies since the ...
