Kait’s Christmas-Canadiana Top 10
Hey folks! I haven’t been around for a while and its a shame! I’ve been mighty busy starting a new job, getting full swing into Holiday party season, and dealing with the suddenly cold and snowy weather here in Calgary. In fact — I was snowed in all weekend so nothing but old movies on tv, fine company, and cocktails for me. Not to worry though, because all of the shows I had planned to attend this weekend were also cancelled — Sun Parlour Players trapped in Ft Mcleod on Friday night when I thought I would be tapping the hardwood floors of Broken City — and The Moby Dicks stranded in their home of Lethbridge. I thought those guys were tough! Hmmppf! Anyways, since I have no new music to blog about I thought I would do a top 10 list of my favourite Christmas-time Canadiana items. Enjoy!
#1 Roots Maple Syrup and Maple Syrup Candles: Pure genius and pure Canadiana. I picked up one of these maple syrup candles in a tin from Roots today and it has filled my entire home with Eastern Canadian pancake romanticism. I am in love. I am heading back for the Circa 1973 Maple Syrup. I don’t have to Greyhound to Banff anymore to stock up!
#2 Shaw Cable Holiday Log: Christmas-time just wouldn’t be the same without everyone gathered around the old television set, warming their hands and hearts to the Shaw Cable holiday log. The crackles, the pops and the never ending anticipation of seeing the infamous HAND poking the fire.
#3 Plaid Everything: A modern Canadian adult should indulge in as much plaid as possible during the winter months. Mix and match different colours and size of plaids! Try feeding as many deer as possible while wearing plaid too!
#4 Hudson Bay Blankets: A true Canadian classic, I have a 100-year old one at the foot of my bed keeping my woolsocked feet even warmer. These blankets are expensive but are worth it and will be in your family for generations.
#5 Boyfriends in Curling Sweaters with Reindeer: Must I say anymore?
#6 Fake Christmas Trees: Who needs a real tree? Prevent the loss of forests everywhere and purchase an amazing tinsel tree!
#7 Twinkle Lites: Twinkle lights everywhere people. They cheer up any dreary room and add that daydreamy feel to a romantic evening!
#8 Turkey: Yum, turkey. More turkey dinners please!
#9 Vintage Hockey Sweaters: I saw some repro vintage Canadian hockey sweaters at the mall this weekend with my boyfriend. If you can get your hands on a real vintage one or one of the repros you will sure be a hit with the ladies.
#10 Mistletoe: Sure, you don’t really need a tiny plant hanging from the ceiling to smooch your lover, but there is nothing a like a little but of old-fashioned tradition to get you in the spirit. Whip out some mistletoe and plant one on him/her.
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