Christmas celebration in Canada
Christmas is celebrated with great enthusiasm throughout the country. The multi-cultural background of the country adds to the uniqueness of the festival celebration. Christmas celebration in Canada is marked by traditional celebrations, various Christmas cuisines and events.
Christmas traditions in Canada:
Various traditions are followed in Canada. With a cosmopolitan population, the country follows different traditions.
The French attend the La Messe de Minuit or the Midnight Mass, which is followed by Reveillon.
The English Canadians have followed the traditional feast of beef and goose roast and plum puddings. Till date kissing balls, Christmas carols and pine boughs are very much a part of the Canadian Christmas celebrations.
On the other hand, German settlers in Canada too follow varieties of Christmas traditions. Christmas delicacies like cakes and cookies are baked and savored by them during the festival. Christkindl and Tannenbaum are a part of every German household.
Canadians from Ukrain brought with them a several ancient traditional practices. With the Feast of Saint Philip, Ukrainians begin their Christmas. They cleanse their house and surroundings. On the Christmas Eve, Sviata Vechera or the holy feast takes place. Twelve dishes are served, which have symbolic reference to the Holy Bible.
Christmas markets
It’s a delight to shop at Christmas markets in Canada. Shopping during the white Christmas season can help you enjoy the roadside delicacies like, turkey delights, cookies and mulled wine. The market stalls are filled with decoration items like stars, bells, lights of various kinds, candles and Santa Claus idols. Walking through these well-decorated markets of Canada, you will come across carolers singing the famous songs and sledges racing the snow covered roads. The best Christmas markets of Canada are:
Kitchener’s Christkindl Market in Ontario
Winnipeg Christkindl Market in Manitoba
Christmas restaurants
Eating is a major activity during the celebrations. You cannot help but savor some of the best Christmas delicacies without thinking much about the calories. You can certainly skip preparing the Christmas treats at home and dine in some of the best Canadian restaurants. Here is a list of the best restaurants that serve mouthwatering delicacies and Christmas special meals.
- The Old Scott House
- Mildred’s Temple Kitchen
- Denny’s Victoria Ave
- The Keg, Embassy Suites
- Terra
- MIDI Bistro
- Allen’s
- Brant House
- Au Pied de Cochon
- Hardware Grill
Christmas delicacies
Festivals are the time when we love to have family gatherings and family feasts. Canadians love to savor Christmas delicacies. Some of the most favored ones are traditional recipes for the feast.
- Baguettes
- Molasses Canadian Cookies
- Chocolate Nanaimo Cookie Bars
- Canada Goose Stew
- Wild Goose with Sour Cream and Mushrooms
- Ginger Bread Houses
- Christmas pudding
- Mince Pie
- Buche de Noel
- Doughnuts
Your vacation in the country is sure to give you the most thrilling experience ever. You will love to be a part of the Christmas celebration in Canada and return with great memories of the festival.
Last updated on 13/07/2011
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