christmas

Here are a couple of photos from Ross Brown of the Christmas lights downtown. For more photos from Ross, check out his blog . [ ](http://ottawastart.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/HDR_01.jpg) [ ](http://ottawastart.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Lights_03.jpg) ** ** ** See also: ** Ottawa Parliament Hill Guide ...

[ ](http://ottawastart.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/condo1.jpg) _ Ottawa _ The approval of a 28 story model condo development in a ceramic miniature Christmas village at the Devonshire Retirement Residence has some residents upset and wanting answers. A tradition at Devonshire since 1999 when resident Doris Hillman began her quaint miniature village, residents are concerned the new condo tower planned for the model village will ruin the nostalgic feel of their Christmas village and create unwanted traffic woes. ...

[ ](http://ottawastart.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/westborosanta.jpg) _ Westboro _ Excited children of the Westboro community were greeted to a sighting of Santa Claus this weekend, although the usually rotund, bearded old Saint Nick looked a lot different from what most kids had expected. The Westboro Santa featured in the parade was no longer a plump, jovial elderly bearded man, but rather a late 40’s, active living, healthy, fit and clean shaven man, trading in the traditional red and white plush suit for a form fitting Lululemon yoga outfit. ...

[ ](http://ottawastart.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/MAJIC-100-Today-2527s-Soft-Rock.png) As reported today on Milkman Unlimited : _ Majic 100 began playing 100 % Christmas music to officially welcome the Christmas holiday season to the Capital Region. _ _ Our first track was a brand new rendition of “It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas” by Michael Buble from his just released “Christmas” CD. ...

The holidays are all about tradition, and one of Ottawa’s great modern Christmas traditions is DaniGirl’s annual list of Ottawa-area Santa Claus parades. DaniGirl blogs at Postcards from the Mothership, and every year she post details on over 20 local parades, from Hawkesbury to Picton. ...

At our house, we’re taking a photo every hour for 12 hours on Christmas Day, and posting them here to document our day. _ (Inspired by Andrea at a peek inside the fishbowl. ) _ 8:23am [ ](http://www.flickr.com/photos/47930650@N08/5290591350/) 9:23am ...

Out for a walk today with the dog in our favourite abandoned field / forest in Stittsville. After a 10-minute walk through the woods we came to a small clearing and found this decorated Christmas tree, with a card and a bucket of dog treats hanging from a branch. ...

Every year, Ottawa blogger Dani Donders writes about a certain reindeer name on her blog. It’s a cherished Ottawa holiday tradition. Make sure you read this year’s rant . ** ** ** Related: ** Ottawa Blogs Guide

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ Ottawa _ - As the holiday season approaches, more and more craft shows and church bazaars are being held which offer countless hand made crafts to idea starved consumers. ...

_ Today’s guest blog comes from Natalie Schleyer, a talented local photographer , blogger , and mom in a house with three kids and three dogs. _ Christmas is my favourite time of year. I love everything about it. ...