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The weather outside has been frightful and those fires were not all that delightful but since the holidays are now a go, let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!
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We could all use some holiday cheer this December, so we’ve compiled a page with links to all of our seasonal offerings, including Christmas lights displays, things to do, gift ideas and recipes.
More stories will be added throughout the month, so bookmark this page and check back often.
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2021 guide to Christmas and holiday events around Metro Vancouver
From concerts to plays to craft markets, there are plenty of events on the December calendar for those looking to celebrate the season with some festively themed entertainment.
Holiday preview: ’Tis the season to see, even return, to Vancouver theatre
While there are online options, both the Arts Club and The Cultch are going big, gambling that audiences are ready for a night out
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Theatre review: Hello Dolly! Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol a blast of holiday cheer
There are no weak links in the large cast where everyone takes turns narrating and embodying multiple characters in short bursts.
30 beauty gifts sets to wrap up this season
From skin-care samplers to full-fledged makeup mega-kits, here are the most dazzling holiday gift sets spanning makeup, skin care, hair care and more.
Karen Gordon: Edible gifts are the best kind of Christmas gifts
Handmade Christmas gifts are the best kinds of gifts, particularly when they’re edible.
A little help in picking the perfect wines for holiday gift giving
Anthony Gismondi offers up a stellar list of wines you can wrap up and gift with the confidence that they will never be regifted.
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The best gift for the home cook in 2021
Ideas for every size budget and kitchen.
Best gifts for a sports fan from a non-sports fan
A guide to scoring points with the sports fanatic in your life.
Best gift for fathers
Unique presents for dads
Best gift for mothers
Unique presents for the newest of moms to grand-moms
The best gift for book lovers
A rundown of Indigo’s Best Books of 2021.
Note: If you’re mailing packages and cards last year, here is a rundown of Canada Post’s deadlines to get things in the mail.
For packages:
For cards:
Kasey Wilson: It’s never too early to think about holiday baking
Anna Olson’s Festive Berry Compote not only makes a lovely gift but will put in you a holiday mood when you cook it.
Pumpkin pie cheesecake
Try this Pumpkin pie cheesecake created by Chef Steven Hodge at Temper Chocolate and Pastry.
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Forget gingerbread houses, the new trend is charcuterie chalets and meat mansions
The trend has seen salami-shingled roofs, whipped goat cheese lawns, slivered almond walkways, pretzel windows, rosemary sprig trees, mozzarella snowmen and more
Holiday movie preview: From Spider-Man to the Matrix — 20 films you can’t miss
’Tis the season for holiday moviegoing. With audiences cautiously returning to cinemas throughout the summer and fall, movie studio bosses will be hoping the tradition ramps up as they get set to unveil a mix of prestige pictures and traditional crowd-pleasers.
Glam’s back with a vengeance this holiday season
After more than 18 months of dimming the colours, and hiding the lips, people are starting to loosen up and liven up again – and experiment with new looks and styles.
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