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The Christmas Tree in the Truro Square.

Truro Festival of Lights, Santa Claus parade kick off Christmas for Colchester

Brendyn Creamer |Updated Nov. 29, 2022 |6 min read Video Premium content

With Christmas just around the corner, communities throughout Colchester County have officially kicked off the holiday season. The celebrations began in Truro on Friday, Nov. 25, when the Festive Artisan Show was held at the Truro Farmer's Market.

St. John's psychologist Janine Hubbard said there are many things we can do to get optimistic about 2021. — CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

After a tough year, look at 2021 with optimism, professionals say

Rosie Mullaley |Updated Dec. 29, 2020 |4 min read Member only content

It’s the time of year when people begin to reflect — the good, the bad and the ugly. But looking back on this past year in Atlantic Canada, many people agree 2020 was one we will never forget. “There’s no question, it was a tough year, and people are ...

The Kilted Chef Alain Bossé says that getting creative with Christmas leftovers is a good way to ensure no food is wasted this Christmas season.

Love those leftovers: The Kilted Chef offers advice on how to get creative and use leftovers safely

Sara Ericsson · SaltWire Staff |Updated Dec. 25, 2020 |6 min read Member only content

Preparing your Christmas feast - and dealing with the leftovers - may be more important than how you trim your tree. At least, that's Alain Bossé take on the holidays. Known to his more than 36,000 Facebook page followers as The Kilted Chef, the ...

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SANTA READS Dec. 24: The Night Before Christmas

SaltWire Network |Updated Dec. 24, 2020 |1 min read Video Member only content

In this special Christmas Eve edition, Santa reads The Night Before Christmas, a poem first published anonymously in 1823 and later attributed to Clement Clarke Moore, who claimed authorship in 1837.  This is the final Santa Reads of 2020. Find the ...

Even people doing good works in Santa’s name can spread COVID-19 — a good reason not to let your guard down this holiday season. —

Ask the Kids: What will Santa do if he has to self-isolate? Kids weigh in on important Christmas questions

Diane Crocker · Multimedia Journalist |Updated Dec. 24, 2020 |3 min read Video Member only content

They may be young and still have lots to learn, but when it comes to Christmas, children have the answers to just about every question. But what do you do when you can’t go into the schools to ask kids those important questions? (Thanks, ...

Claudette Cramm, right, stands with her daughter, Kimberley Studer, and her grandchildren, back row Séamus and Deirdre, and front row Aisling.

Memories of Christmases gone by: East Coast seniors fondly reflect on simple childhood Christmases

Sara Ericsson · SaltWire Staff |Updated Dec. 23, 2020 |6 min read Member only content

Taking time to pause and reflect during a holiday can take you down memory lane in so many ways, whether it be a song that whisks you back or a taste or smell while you’re eating Christmas dinner. For many East Coast seniors, Christmas memories ...

15-year-old Hammonds Plains singer Lennon Rutledge performs a beautiful rendition of O Holy Night in a new video recorded at Halifax's Sonic Temple studio.

TUESDAY TUNES: Lennon Rutledge’s heavenly glow lights up O Holy Night

Stephen Cooke |Updated Dec. 22, 2020 |7 min read Video Premium content

1. Lennon Rutledge - O Holy Night O Holy Night is a tough carol to crack for singers under the best circumstances; you can either swing for the fences in the hymn’s most dramatic moments, or get under the hood of the song and let the melody carry ...

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SANTA READS Dec. 18: Santasaurus

SaltWire Network |Updated Dec. 18, 2020 |1 min read Video Member only content

Christmas is coming to Dinosaur Town, and Ollie, Molly, and Milo are writing their letters to Santasaurus. But when nighttime comes, will Santasaurus make Ollie's, Molly's, and Milo's wishes come true? Watch the video above to find out. 

Glenn Ringer, front, sits at the head of the table during a Christmas dinner with his family in Consett County Durham in 2017. With him are, clockwise from Glenn, his daughter Eva, John Dunn, Jean Ringer, Keith Ringer and Marjorie Dunn. CONTRIBUTED

Home for the holidays: New Canadians bringing traditions to Nova Scotia

Nicole Sullivan · Multimedia journalist |Updated Dec. 21, 2020 |6 min read Member only content

Around the world, Christmas traditions may vary, but what doesn't change are the fond memories of childhood Christmases spent with family, eating lots of home-cooked holiday favourites, and road trips home. Three newcomers to Canada share what ...

Hockey Canada logo.

TRADITIONS WE LOVE: World Juniors important part of an Atlantic Canada Christmas

Jeremy Fraser · Multimedia journalist |Updated Dec. 18, 2020 |7 min read Video Member only content

Sitting in the family room of their Cape Breton home with hockey pictures on the wall, Matt and Kay Batherson can close their eyes and be back in Buffalo, NY. The North Sydney couple had travelled to the United States with their family to support ...

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