One-Tank Trip
for Nov. 16/19
(c) By Jim Fox
The International
Centre in Mississauga will be turned into a winter wonderland as the holiday
spirit returns for the Seasons Christmas Show.
Happening from Nov.
22 to 24, show-goers can “add some sparkle to holiday shopping,” said publicist
Jakki Roussel.
There are craft
workshops, holiday inspired stage presentations and Santa posing for photos beside
a giant Christmas tree.
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| The Seasons Christmas Show is a popular place for shoppers. |
Some 100 artisans, along
with talented food-makers and do-it-yourself crafters, will show seasonal decor
ideas and handmade items.
The Makeful Market
has “pretty quirky gifts” for stocking stuffers including avocado hand cream,
beer-infused mustards, espresso face balm and edible ornaments, Roussel
said.
Holiday inspiration
on the main stage includes Cityline TV’s Lynn Spence with her favourite festive
finds from the hundreds of vendors at the show.
Celebrity florist Kate
Seaver demonstrates how to create picture-perfect moments, from tree decorating
to floral arrangements.
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| Chef Tonia Wilson, author of Beer at My Table, will share the art of pairing beer and cheese at the Seasons show. |
Jo Lusted, chef and
author of Dish-Do-Over, will show how to create the ultimate displays for
holiday entertaining.
There are also hands-on,
holiday themed craft sessions, from making burlap wreaths to evergreen table
toppers and paper quilled gift tags. For hours and admission prices: seasonsshow.com
Shop ’til you drop
- There’s more
Christmas shopping at the One of a Kind Winter Show, Nov. 21 to Dec.1, at the
Enercare Centre at Exhibition Place in Toronto.
The show features
“unique creations” by artisans and is said to be the largest craft show in
North America.
This year it
features 800 artisans, with products ranging from home decor, fashion, toys and
artisanal food items. oneofakindshow.com
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| Original watercolours by Sue Goossens |
- Happening now is
the Welcome Back to Otterville Studio Tour today and Sunday (Nov. 16 and 17) from
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The artists of
Otterville, an historic village south of Woodstock, will show their original
art, wood and steel pieces, art cards and original mixed media pieces as well
as bird houses and floral creations.
“Treat yourself to
a quiet day in the countryside and enjoy some hot apple cider and homemade
cookies while you experience a world of creativity, said artist Sue Goossens. welcomebacktootterville.ca
Christkindl is wunderbar
A Christmas
tradition dating back 700 years in Germany will be recreated at the Christkindl
Market in Kitchener from Dec. 5 to 8.
Based at Kitchener
City Hall (200 King St. W.), this festive celebration recalls the outdoor
markets in towns and cities across Germany.
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| Folkloric characters liven up the Christkindl Market. (Photo: Pirak.com) |
The downtown comes
alive with the rustic wooden booths and stalls full of traditional handmade
Christmas ornaments, nutcrackers and wooden figurines.
The four-day market
is enlivened by a cast of folkloric characters highlighted by Christkindl
“Christ Child,” the traditional gift-bringer in Germany, and her two angels.
There’s also Klaus
Wehrenberg, who plays a street organ accompanied by a (stuffed) monkey, and farmhand
Knecht Ruprect.
The aroma of
cinnamon, apple fritters, mulled wine and grilled sausages fills the air.
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| Christkindl Market |
There are bands,
choirs and dance groups, a nativity scene, model railway, puppet show and workshops.
It’s a free event hosted by the City of Kitchener. christkindl.ca
It’s a free event hosted by the City of Kitchener. christkindl.ca
Here comes Santa Claus
The jolly gent in
the big red suit, Santa, makes his arrival in Toronto on Sunday (Nov. 17).
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| Santa arrives as the star of the Toronto parade. |
It’s a highlight of
the season for more than 100 years as Santa arrives with a big parade through
the downtown.
The five-kilometre
route has floats leaving from Parliament and Bloor streets at 12:30 p.m. with marching
bands, dancers, prancers and costumed characters. thesantaclausparade.com
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Jim Fox can be reached at onetanktrips@hotmail.com
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