Many people in Canada and the United States celebrate Christmas Day on December 25. The day celebrates Jesus Christ’s birth.

People celebrate Christmas Day in many ways. It is often combined with customs from pre-Christian winter celebrations. Many people decorate their homes, visit family or friends and exchange gifts. In the days or even weeks before Christmas Day, many people decorate their homes and gardens with lights, Christmas trees and much more.

It is common to organize a special meal, often consisting of turkey and a lot of other festive foods, for family or friends and exchange gifts with them. Children, in particular, often receive a lot of gifts from their parents and other relatives and the mythical figure Santa Claus.

The original meaning of Christmas is a special church service, or mass, to celebrate the birth of Christ. The story of the Nativity, or the events surrounding the birth of Jesus, are particularly important in religious celebrations of Christmas. However, many traditions that are around today have their roots in pre-Christian winter festivals. These include the importance of candles and decorations made from evergreen bushes and tree, symbolizing everlasting light and life.

 Popular modern customs of the holiday include gift giving, completing an Advent calendar or Advent wreath, Christmas music and caroling, lighting a Christingle, viewing a Nativity play, an exchange of Christmas cards, church services, a special meal, pulling Christmas crackers and the display of various Christmas decorations, including Christmas trees, Christmas lights, nativity scenes, garlands, wreaths, mistletoe, and holly. In addition, several closely related and often interchangeable figures, known as Santa Claus, Father Christmas, Saint Nicholas, and Christkind, are associated with bringing gifts to children during the Christmas season and have their own body of traditions and lore.

Date:

December 25, 2018

Come see Santa! The Annual Westport Santa Claus Parade is happening on Saturday, Nov 25; and it starts at 2:00 pm.

Date :

Saturday, November 25, 2017 at 2 pm

***Begins at The Esso Station, NEW LOCATION…Ends at St. Edwards Catholic Church Parking Lot***
Olde Time Theme!
Starts 2pm
See The Lions Club for Float Entry Details!

Contact :

Lions Club President
Wayne Bent
613-273-5791
devilake_2@hotmail.com

23rd Annual DELTA COUNTRY CHRISTMAS Pageant – 6:30pm featuring the Deltones Community Choir. Join us for this interactive celebration of Christmas!

The evening begins at 6:30pm at Delta Baptist Church (24 King St), then a short walk to the Delta United Church (36 King St) to meet the Shepherds, on to St. Paul’s (77 King St) for King Herod and the Magi, and finally to the Mill Drive Shed (46 King St) for the Manger Scene. There will be choir anthems and carol singing amidst the Christmas story narrative with children dressed in Biblical costumes representing the key people in the Christmas story.

Date :

Saturday, November 25, 2017

Event location :

Delta Baptist Church
24 King Street
Delta, ON

Many Christians in Canada mark the birth of Jesus Christ on December 25, which is known as Christmas Day. It is a day of celebration when many Canadians exchange gifts and enjoy festive meals.

Many Canadians have a day off work on December 25 and many spend the day with close relatives or friends. It is customary to exchange gifts, enjoy a special festive meal and, perhaps, attend a special church service.

The traditions centered on Christmas gifts in Canada vary a lot between families. In some families, a mythical figure called Santa Claus brings gifts. He travels on a sleigh pulled by reindeer, enters homes via the chimney and leaves presents and candy in Christmas stockings or in a pile under the Christmas tree.

Symbols of Christmas Day

There are many symbols of Christmas. These include images of baby Jesus and the Holy family in the stable, stars and Christmas trees. Another important symbol of Christmas is Santa Claus. This is a mythical figure with origins in European, particularly British, Dutch and German, cultures. He is a jolly man who wears a red suit, has a long white beard, lives at the North Pole and travels in a sleigh pulled by reindeer.

Date :
Sunday, December 25, 2016

Christmas Eve is the evening or entire day preceding Christmas Day, the festival commemorating the birth of Jesus of Nazareth.[4] Christmas Day is observed around the world, and It is widely observed as a full or partial holiday in anticipation of Christmas Day. Together, both days are considered one of the most culturally significant celebrations in Christendom and Western society.

Many people around the world celebrate Christmas Eve in different ways. It is observed in many countries such as Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States.
 

Christmas Eve has many of its own customs and traditions

 
The most widely practised one that still exists today is going to a Midnight Mass Church Service. Many other varying cultural traditions and experiences are also associated with Christmas Eve around the world, including the gathering of family and friends, the singing of Christmas carols, the illumination and enjoyment of Christmas lights, trees, and other decorations, the wrapping, exchange and opening of gifts, and general preparation for Christmas Day.
 
Legendary Christmas gift-bearing figures including Santa Claus, Father Christmas, Christkind, and Saint Nicholas are also often said to depart for their annual journey to deliver presents to children around the world on Christmas Eve, although until the Protestant introduction of Christkind in 16th-century Europe,[10] such figures were said to instead deliver presents on the eve of Saint Nicholas’ feast day (December 6).
 

Christmas Eve around the world!

 
In many European countries including Germany, Serbia and Slovakia, Christmas Eve is the day when the Christmas Tree is brought into the house and decorated.

Date :
Saturday, December 24, 2016 | all day

Event location :
Westport, ON

The mill will be lit up with festive candles as part of Delta’s Celebrating the Season.

We’ll be open from 5:00 to 8:30 pm. Also be sure to visit our Christmas Gift Shop in the Old Town Hall. Lower Beverley Lake Park will be lit with over 85,000 lights and there are free wagon rides from the village to the park.

Admission is free (donations appreciated). Admission to the park is $5 (children 12 and under are free).

Please see the Celebration Season Brochure for more information.

Date :
Saturdays, December 3, 10, 17, 2016

Event location :
Rideau Lakes, ON

Contact :
William Morris, Park Manager
Call: 613-928-2881
Fax: 613-928-2073
Email: bevlake@ripnet.com
www.beverleypark.com
Delta, Ontario, Canada K0E 1G0

DELTA COUNTRY CHRISTMAS
November 28, 2015, 7 pm

The Christmas Story in Music & Drama with total audience participation.

Starts at 7 pm at Delta Baptist Church with the Angel’s announcements to Mary & Joseph, moves to the Delta Mill Shed for the birth of Jesus and the Shepherds, and concludes at Delta United Church with the Magi.

Saturday, November 28, 2015

Christmas Experience Arts & Crafts Show

Carolers – Singing throughout the day.

Lion’s Club Westport Santa Claus Parade 2:00 p.m.

Lighting of the Christmas Tree – In front of the Museum at 5:00 p.m. with hot cider served.

Hello friends!
Lots of exciting times coming in December! Particularly, my twin brother
Jeff and his family are returning from Australia for a visit! They will be
around lots so stop in and visit as they haven’t been back in over 2 years!
We look forward to this time of year every year. It’s great to see family
and friends coming together to celebrate! This is also a time for us to
acknowledge your continued support and interest in The Cove. It’s been 26
years and things are still looking up! We couldn’t do it without you…
Hope to see you soon,
Seamus and All of Us at The Cove

DECEMBER EVENTS @ The Cove

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www.facebook.com/thecovecountryinn
1.888.COVE.INN

Every Sunday
SUNDAY BRUNCH BUFFET 10am-1pm

Every Monday
FAMILY DAY (Kids Eat Free with Purchase of Main)

Every Tuesday
SENIORS DAY (25% Off Food for Age 55+)

Wed.Dec.3, 10 + 17
WINGS ‘N TUNES with Shawn McCullough (Guitar/Vocal) 6-9pm

Thu.Dec.4
WESTPORT CHRISTMAS HOME TOUR 10am-3pm

Fri.Dec.5
FUNK POWER PARTY! 5-Piece Soul/Funk Band with Horns! A Benefit for
Trumpeter BENJI PEROSIN 8-11pm

Sat.Dec.6
A CROOKED WOOD CHRISTMAS (Folk/Celtic) 7-11pm

Fri.Dec.12
JOHN WILBERFORCE (Country/Rock) 6-9pm

Sat.Dec.13
HENRY NORWOOD + WADE FOSTER 7-10pm

Fri.Dec.19
SHAWN McCULLOUGH (Country/Rock) 6-9pm

Sat.Dec.20
FOOD 4 FOOD FAIR (Westport Food Bank Fundraiser) 12-3pm
HEAD OVER HEELS (Folk/Rock/Blues) 6-9pm

Tue.Dec.23
HOLIDAY JAZZ NIGHT with Jeff Cowan 9-11pm

Sat.Dec.27
BULLMOOSE REUNION (Rock & Roll) 9-12pm

Wed.Dec.31
NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY with SPENCER EVANS TRIO 9pm-1am

Hello friends!
Lots of exciting times coming in December! Particularly, my twin brother
Jeff and his family are returning from Australia for a visit! They will be
around lots so stop in and visit as they haven’t been back in over 2 years!
We look forward to this time of year every year. It’s great to see family
and friends coming together to celebrate! This is also a time for us to
acknowledge your continued support and interest in The Cove. It’s been 26
years and things are still looking up! We couldn’t do it without you…
Hope to see you soon,
Seamus and All of Us at The Cove

DECEMBER EVENTS @ The Cove

www.coveinn.com
www.facebook.com/thecovecountryinn
1.888.COVE.INN

Every Sunday
SUNDAY BRUNCH BUFFET 10am-1pm

Every Monday
FAMILY DAY (Kids Eat Free with Purchase of Main)

Every Tuesday
SENIORS DAY (25% Off Food for Age 55+)

Wed.Dec.3, 10 + 17
WINGS ‘N TUNES with Shawn McCullough (Guitar/Vocal) 6-9pm

Thu.Dec.4
WESTPORT CHRISTMAS HOME TOUR 10am-3pm

Fri.Dec.5
FUNK POWER PARTY! 5-Piece Soul/Funk Band with Horns! A Benefit for
Trumpeter BENJI PEROSIN 8-11pm

Sat.Dec.6
A CROOKED WOOD CHRISTMAS (Folk/Celtic) 7-11pm

Fri.Dec.12
JOHN WILBERFORCE (Country/Rock) 6-9pm

Sat.Dec.13
HENRY NORWOOD + WADE FOSTER 7-10pm

Fri.Dec.19
SHAWN McCULLOUGH (Country/Rock) 6-9pm

Sat.Dec.20
FOOD 4 FOOD FAIR (Westport Food Bank Fundraiser) 12-3pm
HEAD OVER HEELS (Folk/Rock/Blues) 6-9pm

Tue.Dec.23
HOLIDAY JAZZ NIGHT with Jeff Cowan 9-11pm

Sat.Dec.27
BULLMOOSE REUNION (Rock & Roll) 9-12pm

Wed.Dec.31
NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY with SPENCER EVANS TRIO 9pm-1am

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