Posts Filed Under: Christmas

Vintage Toronto Ads: Christmas Shop Until You Drop

A holiday assortment of Christmas shopping ads.

By Jamie Bradburn Dec. 24th, 9:00 am

Urban Planner: December 24 and 25, 2012

In today's special Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Urban Planner: flowers of the season, Christmas services, and non-Christmas activities on the day.

By Steve Fisher Dec. 24th, 7:00 am

Historicist: One Fine Holiday Season in 1887

Mayoral races, reflections on Christmas, and other stories behind the headlines of 125 years ago.

By Jamie Bradburn Dec. 22nd, 12:30 pm

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Sound Advice: Santa, I’ve Given You All My Cookies and Now I’m Nothing, by Various Artists

A pop-punk label offers an alternative to the holly-jolly tedium.

By Chris Dart Dec. 19th, 2:00 pm

Vintage Toronto Ads: Seeing Santa at Yorkdale

The mall's chief Santa tells a community paper about the hazards and joys of the job.

By Jamie Bradburn Dec. 18th, 1:00 pm

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Vintage Toronto Ads: Walkin’ in a Christmas Wonderland

The Telegram offered plenty for families at its holiday fair in 1969, including Blinky!

By Jamie Bradburn Dec. 11th, 12:00 pm

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The Best Toronto-Themed Holiday Gifts of 2012

Where to find local gifts for everyone on your shopping list.

By Terri Coles Dec. 10th, 1:15 pm

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One of A Kind is Back

The annual Christmas craft show returns, with an eclectic bunch of gift ideas in tow.

By Rachel Lissner • Photos by Corbin SmithNov. 23rd, 11:45 am

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Scene: The Santa Claus Parade

Santa came to town, just like he has every year for more than a century.

By Steve Kupferman • Photos by Corbin SmithNov. 19th, 12:30 pm

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Saving the Santa Claus Parade

How the seasonal tradition was reborn after Eaton's cancelled it in 1982.

By Jamie Bradburn Nov. 16th, 12:00 pm

Here Comes Santa Claus

The 108th edition of the Santa Claus Parade promises nostalgic moments and Grey Cup tie-ins.

By Jamie Bradburn • Photos by Dean BradleyNov. 5th, 10:00 am

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Reel Toronto: A Christmas Story

Toronto's extensive work on the silver screen reveals that, while we have the chameleonic ability to look like anywhere from New York City to Moscow, the disguise doesn't always hold up to scrutiny. Reel Toronto revels in digging up and displaying the films that attempt to mask, hide, or—in rare cases—proudly display our city.

By David Fleischer Aug. 1st, 2:00 pm

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A Chinatown Christmas

How to enjoy yourself on Christmas, the Chinatown way.

By Steve Kupferman Dec. 23rd, 2:30 pm

Historical Holiday Hints: O Christmas Tree

Advice on the proper equipment for cutting your own tree and odes to the seasonal icon.

By Jamie Bradburn Dec. 21st, 10:00 am

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Vintage Toronto Ads: Coming Christmas Day—The Odeon York!

Leave the kids at home for an adults-only opening bill!

By Jamie Bradburn Dec. 20th, 1:00 pm

‘Tis the Season…to Go See a Show

There's no snow for fort-building, and skating is way too dangerous. For a different kind of fun, here's a round-up of holiday performances.

By Carly Maga and Steve Fisher Dec. 16th, 11:30 am

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Branching Out at the Market

On the hunt for independent Christmas tree vendors, we caught up with the folks at Jeffrey Jordan's St. Lawrence Market lot.

By Edward Brown • Photos by Harry ChoiDec. 15th, 10:30 am

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Historical Holiday Hints: ‘Tis the Season for Gifts

Tips on making people-pleasing presents, plus tales from the retail frontlines of past Christmas fads.

By Jamie Bradburn Dec. 15th, 9:00 am

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