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Sinck Tuck | Nunavut

In Nunavut and other Canadian Northern areas, native Inuits celebrate Sinck Tuck. This is a celebration of the winter solstice, and involves meals composed of caribou, raw fish, seal, dancing, and gift exchanges.

Réveillon, Midnight Meal | Quebec

Réveillon is a major feast celebrated in Quebec. This meal begins on Christmas eve and lasts until the morning of Christmas, and commonly consists of pig’s feet stew (Ragoût aux pattes de cochons), and meat pie (Tourtiere).

Chicken Bones | New Brunswick

In New Brunswick, Chicken Bones are a holiday treat! Chicken Bones are a holiday spicy cinnamon candy treat, filled with chocolate. These candies are bright pink, and have been a traditional treat since 1885. The town of Niagara Falls is famous for its extravagant Christmas lights display, which has been running since 1983. It turns the city into a glowing winter wonderland!

Masked Mummers | Newfoundland

In Newfoundland, masked mummers can be seen roaming the streets during the holiday season. These individuals make lots of noise and visit various homes asking for treats. If the person who answers the door can guess who is behind the mask, the masked individual must take off their mask and stop their annoying ways.

Boxing Day | Canada

Boxing Day is a public holiday in Canada, celebrated on December 26th. Boxing Day is primarily known as a shopping holiday, similar to Black Friday in the United States. Many retailers offer significant discounts and promotions, and it has become one of the busiest shopping days of the year. Bargain-hunters often line up outside stores early in the morning to take advantage of the post-Christmas sales.

Eggnog is perhaps an acquired taste for some, but it’s a popular holiday drink in Canada.
According to Statistics Canada, almost six million litres of eggnog are consumed in December.

Rudolph was almost named Rollo or Reginald and his crew also had lots of other names.
They've previously been called Flossie, Glossie, Racer, Pacer, Scratcher, Feckless, Ready, Steady and Fireball.

The town of Niagara Falls is famous for its extravagant Christmas lights display, which has been running since 1983. It turns the city into a glowing winter wonderland!

If you were born in Canada after 1964, you have probably watched the “animagic” holiday special, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.
Rankin-Bass, an American production company, created this beloved Christmas program, but did you know that there’s a secret Canadian connection? All the characters’ voices (with the exception of Sam the Snowman) were performed by Canadian actors, singers and voiceover artists at the RCA Victor Studios in Toronto.

In some parts of Canada, it’s Christmas 365 days a year.
• Reindeer Station, Northwest Territories
• Christmas Island, Nova Scotia
• Sled Lake, Saskatchewan
• Holly, Ontario
• Noel, Nova Scotia
• Turkey Point, Ontario
• Snowflake, Manitoba

The first Christmas tree in North America was placed in Sorel, Québec in 1781.
It was decorated with fruits and lit with white candles.

While A Christmas Story appears to be an all-American, a substantial part of the movie was filmed in Canada.
Ralphie’s school, the Chinese restaurant where his family eats Christmas dinner, the famous swearing scene as well as the interior segments were all shot in Canada. And where else would you find the old TTC “red rocket” streetcars?