christmas

* The 32nd edition of Christmas Lights across Canada kicks off on December 7 at 7 p.m. with * Official Illumination Ceremony on Parliament Hill; * Almost 20 000 people were there last year; * Free BeaverTails® pastries and hot chocolate, while supplies last, so need to arrive early! ...

[caption id=“attachment_57984” align=“aligncenter” width=“922”] Patrimoine canadien/Canadian Heritage[/caption] Christmas Light Map ** Can you help? ** Some listings on this map are from 2015 and labelled as “unconfirmed” for this year. If you’re the owner of one of these houses, or if you’ve seen other great Christmas light displays up, please let us know via feedback@ottawastart. ...

_ “Tales of a Charlie Brown Christmas” – a Jazz Holiday Tradition with live soundtrack by legendary drummer Jerry Granelli _ ** Thursday December 1 @ 7pm (Doors at 6pm), Dominion-Chalmers United Church - $49 - $27 (12 and under) ** Including renowned jazz artists Simon Fisk on bass and Chris Gestrin on piano, backed by The Cross Town Youth Chorus. ...

_ From Environment Canada: _ 6:40 PM EST Wednesday 23 December 2015 Special weather statement in effect for: * Ottawa North - Kanata - Orléans * Ottawa South - Richmond - Metcalfe What a difference a year makes, or two for that matter. ...

** Ottawa ** The City of Ottawa reminds residents of the following schedule changes for Saturday, December 24 to Monday, January 2. ** Recreation Services ** : ** Sens Rink of Dreams ** ** , ** located on Marion Dewar Plaza at Ottawa City Hall, is open daily from 6 a. ...

During this holiday season, beautiful natural Christmas trees light up the official residences, thanks to a donation from the Canadian Christmas Tree Growers Association (CCTGA). The Canadian-grown Fraser firs, ranging from 3 to 3.6 metres (10 to 12 feet) in height, are from the Ottawa area. ...

[caption id=“attachment_19817” align=“aligncenter” width=“400”] Mr. Loaf by Andrew King[/caption]

Here’s a note from Judy, the homeowner: “We are located at 1412 Larkhaven Crescent in Orleans. I’ve attached a few photos of the display for this year, which includes a gingerbread house this year, and our yearly merry-go-round. Not to mention our choir of snowmen, amongst other things. ...

Due to a hectic workload I had to skip a week or two but, starting today, I will be back with my weekly look at our local art and craft scene. Needless to say that with Hanukkah and Christmas coming up in only a few weeks, the “Christmas Craftshow Frenzy” is in full swing. ...

[ ](http://ottawajazzfestival.com/artists/charlie-brown-christmas/) His tunes have been a part of Christmas tradition for the past ** 50 years ** , close as an old friend, comfortable as an old blanket. As one third of the legendary San Francisco-based ** Vince Guaraldi Trio ** , ** Jerry Granelli ** recorded what is considered by many to be the greatest Christmas album of all time— the 1965 soundtrack to the animated classic ** _ A Charlie Brown Christmas _ ** . ...