Canadian Christmas Traditions: Festive Recipes and Stories From Coast to CoastIncluded in this book are 28 traditional recipes by Chef Jeff O'Neill, showcasing Canada's multicultural heritage, plus a special section of 18 Christmas recipes from across the country, highlighting Canada's regional diversity. The origin of a Canadian Christmas is a fascinating blend of different traditions and festivities. The stories behind the celebration originate from around the world, and paint a wonderful picture of a season of joy, faith, superstition, and celebration stretching back over thousands of years. |
Contents
Introduction
| 13 |
The Origin of Christmas Day
| 15 |
Christmas and Xmas
| 36 |
The Christmas Tree
| 38 |
Christmas Ornaments and Decorations
| 51 |
The Christmas Star
| 65 |
Holiday Flora
| 68 |
Yule Logs
| 82 |
Christmas Stockings
| 290 |
Christmas Presents
| 297 |
Origin of the Snowman
| 301 |
The Nutcracker
| 307 |
The Importance of Frankincense
| 312 |
Origin of the Crèche | 315 |
The Night the Animals Could Speak
| 319 |
The Origin of Christmas Cards
| 322 |
Christmas Candles and the Festival of Lights
| 89 |
Origin of Advent
| 98 |
Colours of the Season
| 105 |
Christmas Bells
| 108 |
Feasting Traditions | 113 |
Canadian Christmas Traditional Recipes
| 174 |
Origin of Christmas Crackers
| 202 |
First Christmas Carols
| 208 |
The Origin and Evolution of Santa Claus
| 232 |
Reindeer Names
| 283 |
Beginnings of Boxing Day
| 330 |
The Three Wise Men
| 335 |
Groundhog Day and Candlemas
| 340 |
Old Slavic Winter Solstice and Christmas Supersitions
| 347 |
Notes
| 353 |
| 357 | |
Acknowledgements
| 360 |
About the Authors
| 363 |
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