holidays

From the slightly weird to the utterly terrifying, my list of items I never want for Christmas. (Adele van Wyk photo)

Samantha’s Anti- Wish List

Decorating our Christmas tree last year with some broken ornaments we found in a box on a curb.

I’ll be [here] for Christmas…

Drinking isn’t the only indoor activity available over a Halifax winter. (Adele van Wyk photo)

Winter retreat

You’re in Halifax when you wake up and see the extremes of weather outside your window.
Rather than take the holidays to learn about different cultural festivities, we focus only on the presents. (Adele van Wyk photo)

Out with materialism, in with religion

It’s tough to maintain a celiac diet over so many holiday dinners. (Bryn Karcha photo)

Revamping tradition

The first of November to the beginning of January has always been my favourite time of the year.
The discarded corks from bottles opened that evening. (Jessica Emin photo)

Spread the holiday cheer

Thanksgiving ideas