Christmas Customs In Canada and Immigrant Traditions
The piece outlines how Canadian Christmas varies by culture with examples from Italian, German, Scottish, Polish, and Jewish families. It notes Befana instead of Santa among Italians, Advent nativity displays, Epiphany coal for rule-breakers, and Hogmanay celebrations among Scots, plus Polish Oplatek bread and Jewish parents facing Christmas tree questions. The narrative stresses adapting to Canadian life while retaining homeland customs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Netherlands
Sinterklaas
Dee
Canada
Britain
England
Christmas Traditions Across Cultures In Canada
New Canadians from Germany bring festive candles and burn a dozen meatless dishes on Christmas Eve, while Ukrainians in Canada light candles for four weeks before Christmas. The piece travels through Chanukah, Czechoslovakian customs, and Dutch child poets, noting immigrant influences and English mince pies shaping regional dinner tables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Canada
Spare A Thought For These People They Have To Work On Christmas
Canadian workers across industries such as steel, railways, transportation, and telecoms labor on Christmas, keeping essential services running. Many receive extra pay and time off later, while hotel, restaurant, and media staff face mixed schedules. The piece highlights the forced holiday work across sectors from Montreal to Vancouver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Toronto
Vancouver
Canada
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By Walt Mardator
Wourld
Atlante
Befana
Italy
St. Nick
Knecht Rupprecht
Tes
Frobliche Weibnachten Becenux
Ceatvroyk Kerse Buon
Kaledy
Ceetan Bozic
Lbzehmane Lhmoce
Scotland
Colleen
Macleod
J. A. Hilland
Roblin, Man
Wey Chistes
Stella’s Beauty & Dress Shop
Roblin Bakery
Russell
Stella Perchaluk
Frank Drea
Atlantic
Pacific
Travel On
Trans-Canada Airlines
Stoe
Tia Wey
Mrs. Jones
K.R. McBain
Roblin, Manitoba
Santa
Big Ben
Old Lady
Threadneedle Street
Huckleberry Finn
Tom Sawyer and
Pals
Mt. Fujiyama
Storting
Norway
Wnde
Granny
Dad
Shell River Co-Op Livestock Ass’n Early
Ward
Roblin
Buy-Bite Meat Market
Man
Roblin Electric Management and
Roblin Plumbing & Heating
Vince
Eunice and Court Reyda
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