Category
page 1Christmas in Canada
Yule log
traditional dessert sponge cake, made to resemble a miniature Yule log and traditionally served near Christmas
Christmas cracker
table decorations that make a snapping sound when pulled
NORAD Tracks Santa
annual program around Christmas
Père Noël
Christmas-giftbringer in the French-speaking world

Tourtière
Tourtière () is a French Canadian meat pie dish originating from the province of Quebec, made with minced pork, veal or beef and potatoes. Wild game meat such as bear or venison is sometimes used. It is a traditional part of the Christmas réveillon and New Year's Eve meal in Quebec. It is also popular in New Brunswick, and is sold in grocery stores across the rest of Canada all year long. Contrary to popular belief, the name "tourtière" is not derived from its filling, which is erroneously believed to originally have been the "tourte"—the French name for the passenger pigeon now extinct in Nor
mummers play
folk play
Père Fouettard
Companion of St. Nicholas in folklore
Royal Christmas Message
christmas Broadcast made by the Sovereign of the Commonwealth realms
Teddy bear toss
Christmas tradition
Huron Carol
song
Réveillon
A réveillon () is a long dinner held on Christmas Eve or New Year's Eve. Its name descends from the word réveil (meaning "waking"), because participation involves staying awake until morning, as the meal finishes.