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CONTENTS

VOLUME 9 | ISSUE 7 HOLIDAY ISSUE 2021

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HOME & GARDEN

HEALTH & WELLNESS

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Holiday Décor: Colours of 2021

Spa Days with Pizazz

COMMUNITY 36 & Charities in Need 84 Home for the Holidays Community Events

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JUST FOR FUN

Holiday Gift Guide

Picking Your Christmas Tree Our Local Toy Stores

The Wonder of Snowflakes

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FOOD & DRINK Sweet & Savoury Holiday Brunch!

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FROM THE PUBLISHER

Welcome to the 2021 Holiday Edition of Look Local! It’s our biggest yet! Packed with information and ads from local businesses about things to do and places to shop this holiday season.

What a difference a year makes! This time last year, we were all anticipating a rather gloomy Christmas, with the lockdowns and restrictions in full force.

This year, it looks like we can plan a more normal celebration, and what a joy that will be!

Once again, it has been our pleasure to work with the Burlington Downtown Business Association and its members to produce their annual Holiday Guide. You will find the guide in the centre of this issue, and we encourage you to visit and discover all that Downtown Burlington has to offer.

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VOLUME 9 ISSUE 7 PRESIDENT & PUBLISHER

Tim Root

CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Jonathon Root

ACCOUNT MANAGER

Beth Walder EDITOR

Anneliese Lawton CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Denise Davy Jenny Ratcliffe-Wright Erin Pepler Julian Kingston Anwar Knight Amanda Schmalz ART DIRECTORS

Jennifer Brewster Sarah Lush Ashly Bowers

Wishing you and your family a joyful and healthy Holiday and best wishes for the New Year!

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EDITOR’S LETTER

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t’s my fourth holiday season at Look Local Magazine, and if I haven’t made it clear yet, the Christmas season is my most favourite season of all. Festive music, glittering lights, family heirlooms, and traditions – it’s enchanting. Especially this year.

After the uncertainties of 2020 and a Christmas unlike any we’ve had before, it feels like we can finally ground our feet and truly embrace the magic of the season.

When it comes to magic, no one does it better than our BIAs. From singing trees to giant ribbons, Christmas lights, and winter markets, they’ve really thought of it all. Explore these festive events in our Community “Home for the Holidays” feature.

Speaking of magic, there’s something magical about a day at the spa or salon – especially ones that serve drinks and give you a fullout experience. Get pampered by our Health & Wellness feature.

Are you ready to transform your home into a winter wonderland?

This year, we’re decorating with the colour of the year. Explore current trends and how to incorporate those family heirlooms in our Home and Garden feature.

While we’re at it – are you team real tree or fake? To experience a Griswold-worthy Christmas, we pulled together a list of tree farms for those true do-it-yourselfers.

How do you celebrate Christmas morning? For my husband and I, we suck back cups of coffee while our three kids rip into their gifts.

But one day, I’d love to have a brunch like the one we share in our Food feature. Sweet, savoury, and simply delicious.

Many of us look forward to a hot, home-cooked holiday meal. But the truth is, a significant percentage of our population will miss out on this cherished tradition. There are individuals and families in our community who need our support. Learn how you can help with our Charity feature.

Happiest of Holidays,

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Merry & Bright USING THE COLOURS OF THE YEAR TO DECORATE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

by ERIN PEPLER

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hen the temperatures drop and your favourite local coffee shop breaks out the festive takeout cups, it can only mean one thing: it’s time to decorate your home for the holidays. It’s not just about hanging a wreath or trimming a tree, though - holiday decorating can include your whole home from the front porch to the mantle and tabletops.

This year, many families took decor inspiration from one of Pantone’s colours of the year, Ultimate Gray, or Benjamin Moore’s 2021 colour of the year, Aegean Teal. If you painted a room in one of these colours, it’s a great opportunity to get creative and add complementary holiday decor accents. No matter what colours are featured in your home, here are a few tips to get you started.

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Red and green are a classic holiday colour combination that looks good year after year. Decorative pieces in these traditional colours work well with a neutral paint colour like Ultimate Gray or a soft, creamy white. Want to modernize this colour scheme?

Forgo brighter hues in favour of deep, elegant forest green and cranberry red. Consider adding candles of varying heights and vases in modern, abstract shapes (ivory and metallics will play well with those darker tones).

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Next, add texture with throw blankets and accent pillows in materials like faux fur, velvet, or cable-knit wool that’s as cozy as your favourite sweater. If this decor style is speaking to you, In House Living in Burlington has an excellent selection of textiles and accent pieces that will liven up every room.

TAKE INSPIRATION FROM NATURE If you’re looking for a design approach that’s rooted in the beauty and simplicity of nature, consider some decor from House Warmings in Oakville. “We like to work with nature's elements, incorporating light raw wood and organic elements such as moss, pine cones, real pine, and cedar,” explains designer Cara Almeida. “We let nature guide the colour palette and add in soft textural elements like a chunky cable knit throw draped around the base of the tree, felt tree ornaments, or some large woven baskets filled with firewood.”

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You can bring in that Ultimate Gray shade through textiles if it isn’t already on your walls, and Aegean Teal can be subtly introduced as an accent colour. Holiday candles are perfect for illuminating a room while adding a cozy feel, Almeida adds, so choose a festive scent and light it up!

CONTEMPORARY COOL If your home features shades of blue, green, or that gorgeous Aegean Teal, consider using metallic accents along with touches of soft grey and cream. This will create a festive winter wonderland while maintaining a modern look. A set of small metallic urns or a standing wreath from Pure Boutique in Burlington will add sparkle and create a space for decorative twigs or greenery. Instead of bright silver, consider accents in richer brass or pewter tones. Slim tapered candles in a marble or wooden base will look trendier than tea lights. Wrap it all up

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with a few soft touches like a textured throw blanket in pale grey or ivory, and you’ll be ready to celebrate the season.

CREATE AMBIANCE Scent is one of the best ways to create warmth and ambiance in your home - and if there was a holiday scent of the year, it would be Frasier Fir by Thymes Canada. Available at Lakeside Livin’ Home Decor in Oakville, these woodsy candles are available in a variety of sizes and styles including gold, forest green, and white ceramic.

The Frasier Fir scent also comes in ceramic reed diffusers, hand soap, and more.

Not cozy enough yet? You can create additional layers of comfort with a Foxford throw blanket made from 100% lamb’s wool (they make a great gift, too). Welcome guests with some cheeky-yetinviting throw pillows, a charming platter full of gingerbread cookies, and a mug of cocoa, and it’s official - the holidays are here. LL

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Health & Wellness

SERENITY NOW S P A D A Y S W I T H P I Z A Z Z

by DENISE DAVY

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here's something elegant about a freshly painted set of nails, and that special feeling that comes with an afternoon at the spa. While spas have always been a place to get pampered and polished, spas of the 21st century have transformed into so much more.

Gone are the days of the simple spa. In the modern spa, you can relax in a multi-purpose facility while shopping, lounging, and even enjoying a glass of something bubbly (or on the rocks).

Get ready to be pampered and to experience the new world of spas, just in time for the holidays.

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Short and Sweet package, including nail shaping and buffing. On the luxurious end, you can book their Revival Manicure with an essential oil soak, cuticle work, hand, shoulder, and neck massage (and more).

The salon also offers party packages and mani/pedi services for men and kids. And while you’re getting buffed and polished, you can grab a drink from their bar selection of unique wines, champagnes, and signature cocktails.

STYLED LOUNGE 422 PEARL STREET, BURLINGTON | ST YLEDLOUNGE.CA

Styled Lounge on Pearl Street in the heart of downtown Burlington offers full-service treatments for the hair and body, ranging from a basic blow out and bang trim to a whole “new you” service that includes lash lift and tint, brow shaping and tinting, and full makeup application.

For the bride-to-be and her bridesmaids, there are bridal party hairstyling packages that include makeup application, and even something special for those precious little flower girls.

ADDED BONUS: Styled Lounge will deliver all the services of their salon to a location of your choice!

...But then you'll be missing their complimentary coffee, tea, and

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water - and they have a fully licensed bar. On your way out, you can pick up some conditioner and shampoo, home teeth whitening system, scented candles, or cozy sweater from another local biz, Simple Girl Canada.

GOLDWYN AND SONS 67 BRONTE ROAD, UNIT 6, OAKVILLE | GOLDWYNANDSONS.COM

A unique and new experience for men has arrived in Bronte. At Goldwyn and Sons, the motto is to help men develop self-confidence and feel great in their own skin. This barbershop and parlour offers a number of basic and special services, and guests can enjoy a glass of whiskey while they get pampered!

Services at Goldwyn and Sons include beard trim, hot towel shave, head shave, and hair colouring. Among their premium services is a package called 'The Albin', which includes a haircut, beard trim, hair wash, and final style, along with a drink from the bar.

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New York New York in downtown Burlington is another men’s grooming lounge and the perfect place to unwind and relax. The lounge offers a variety of services including a hot towel head shave and mini “man-cure,” along with eyebrow wax, and hair and scalp treatments.

They also offer relaxing facial treatments and Indian head massage. One of their specialty packages is called 'I’ve Got You Under My Skin' and includes hand and feet treatments plus a facial.

The 'My Way' package includes a haircut and design, plus hot towel facial shave and mini “man-cure”.

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FANTASY FABLES PRINCESS STUDIO & SPA 2180 ITABASHI WAY, BURLINGTON | FANTASYFABLES.COM

Spas aren’t just for adults. The Fantasy Fables Princess Studio & Spa offers both in-home and salon spa experiences. They deliver a Disney-lovers’ dream spa day for boys and girls with special guest stars Ariel, Elsa, or Anna. Or, you can hold your party with a favourite Disney princess at the spa’s Burlington location at Upper Middle and Appleby Line.

In addition to meeting their favourite princess, the birthday guest can be treated to dazzling glitter hair gel and a sprinkling of pixie dust. Every guest receives a princess bracelet or pirate coin and can have fun dancing to their favourite songs and posing for photos.

Whether you need nails done, hair done, or just want a little TLC and fun, these unique spas have an experience perfect for you this holiday season! LL

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GIVING Holiday Help for Those in Need

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s a mom of three kids under five, I have a special duty when the holidays roll around. The tree, the gifts, the meals – I plan every single detail, trying to check every magical box. There isn’t a mother who wouldn’t try to do the same. Thanks to movies, commercials, and advertising, Christmas has become a season of the 'wow factor'. And parents who provide their children with material luxuries and dazzling experiences, do so from privilege.

According to the United Way of Hamilton and Halton, as of 2021, 1 in 10 children in Halton live in poverty. Oakville has a poverty rate of 9.7% – the highest in Halton, while Burlington has the highest number of lone parent families (over 7,800) in the Halton region. And even more so, the demand for food supports in Halton and Hamilton increased by 13% from April 2019 to April 2020.

While gifts are certainly something to be admired, our friends and neighbours need basic necessities such as food. Through charities in Oakville and Burlington, residents like you and me can help families to create magical holiday moments.

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Kerr Street Mission 485 KERR STREET, OAKVILLE | KERRSTREET.COM

For more than 18 years, Kerr Street Mission has rallied the community through its "Christmas Wonders and Beyond" program. With the generosity of the community, they have been able to make sure every family that has come seeking help would be able to celebrate a wonderful Christmas. The last 18-months have been especially difficult for families seeking support. Many struggle every day to make ends meet and they know when Christmas comes, there won’t be extra funds. With your help, you can make a difference and provide for a family in need. Kerr Street Mission is accepting financial donations, starting at $100 to provide for a family of one this holiday season, all the way to $1,600 to provide support to a family for one year. Instead of exchanging gifts with your friends or extended family, you can rally together to give a family Christmas wonder.

Trevor and Kaela’s Christmas Collection FACEBOOK: TREVOR & KAELA'S ANNUAL CHRISTMAS COLLECTION

Jennifer Lombardo and her son Trevor started their annual Christmas collection back in 2014 when Trevor was only four. Now, their team includes Jennifer’s 3.5-year-old daughter, Kaela, as well.

Raised by a single mother, Jennifer knows firsthand how difficult Christmas can be for single parents. And she knew when she grew up, she not only wanted to give back but wanted to teach her children about the importance of giving back too.

Each year, Jennifer and her children collect toys, household items, gift cards, monetary donations, and more through generous donations in our community. All items collected are donated to families in Halton Region. After Trevor was diagnosed with autism in 2014, Jennifer decided to work with families who are barely making ends meet but often do not qualify for other services – especially those who have a family member with mental illness and/or Autism.

Visit their Facebook page to donate or purchase items from a family’s list. Every little bit helps. And, all donations are entered in to win a prize from a raffle!

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Holiday Giving Program COMPASSION SOCIETY COMPASSIONSOCIETYOFHALTON.COM

The Compassion Society is an organization with over 1,000 clients living on or below the poverty line in Halton. For these individuals, the holidays are difficult and challenging to say the least. Through their Holiday Giving Program, the Compassion Society organizes and offers a Christmas Market where new, unwrapped gifts and retail cards are distributed to adults and children in need.

In a tangible way, you can demonstrate your compassion and support to these individuals by donating gift cards or unwrapped gifts by the first week of December. LL

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Perfect for gifting or for your own holiday entertaining, this Charcuterie Bundle is beautifully curated to take the guesswork out of creating a professional looking grazing board.

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What makes getting out of bed a little easier? Sliding into these super soft and luxurious slippers before heading straight to the coffee maker.

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LANA'S BOUTIQUE OAKVILLE

Ah, there's no place like gnome for the holidays...especially when you have a pair of warm, cozy and festive pajamas! Find these in various sizes at Lana's Boutique.

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SIMPLY GREEN BABY OAKVILLE

Handmade in Austria, these jacquard flannel blankets and accessories are the perfect companion for the cozier moments in life.

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Artech Glassblowing Studios is a traditional glassblowing studio nestled in the Highlands of Ontario, where they craft these glassblown wildlife tumblers from recycled beer bottles . Sold individually or in thematic sets of four, they are the perfect gift for anyone: fun and practical art!

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If their happy place is in the kitchen, these SuperSteel pots and pans will help them cook up a little magic on Christmas day! Made in Canada, they feature a tri-ply design throughout the entire pan, providing even and consistent heat distribution that lets you cook with confidence and control,

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Say cheese and thank you to your host(ess) with the tastiest holiday gift!

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Treat your feet to a pair of boots that will become their bff during the coldest season of the year. Waterproof and ultra-warm with a cozy wool lining, these boots will keep your feet dry and happy, no matter the weather!

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Think you’re Griswold enough? Visit these local tree farms to find your family’s perfect tree.

C L E M B R O O K CHRISTMAS FARM 4231 Derry Rd West, Milton • clembrookchristmasfarm.com

Back at the turn of the century, W.B. "Grandfather" Clements purchased this farm in Nelson Township. He resided in Milton but built his summer cottage and a guest cottage on what is now the Appleby Line side of the farm. His family would spend most of their summers here amid the tall pines, cedars, and numerous brooks flowing throughout the property from the Niagara Escarpment.

Clembrook has an excellent selection of pre-cut Fraser and Balsam Fir up to 14’ and Scotch and White Pine up to 8’. Their cut-your-own trees, which include Scotch, White, and Austrian Pine along with Norway and Colorado Spruce, reach up to 7’. They also have visits with Mr. and Mrs. Claus, cozy bonfires, wagon rides, refreshments, a gift shop, and much more!

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Jingle Bill’s Tree Farm is Southern Ontario’s North Pole and your one-stop shop for fun, friends, and Christmas spirit! Located just 15 minutes north of Burlington in Puslinch County. Their farm is focused on the classic Christmas tradition of searching for the perfect tree with friends and family. Make your pick, bring out the saw, and create memories that will last a lifetime.

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Jingle Bills sits on 100 acres of land complete with 30 acres of dense forest, a babbling brook, Elves Marketplace, and Jingle Deb's Treat Tent. Let your little ones enjoy the inflatable Farm Hopper Barnyard or cozy up by the fire with friends with hot cocoa.

MERRY FARMS 1974 Concession Road 2 West, Hamilton • Merryfarms.ca

Available by reservation, Merry Farms is a 176-acre farm offering “cut your own” or “pre-cut” trees…. both Balsam Fir and Fraser Fir. Wind your way through the farm along their scenic laneway for almost 3 kilometres over rolling hills. Enjoy wagon rides and refreshments, and be sure to explore their rustic Christmas store filled with unique gifts and items. LL

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The winter holiday season is a magical time in Burlington’s Downtown.

As the heart of the City of Burlington, we know that many family holiday traditions have a home in our Downtown and new Christmas memories are made each year.

What better way to find a one-of-a-kind gift as unique as the people on your Christmas list than from one of Downtown’s specialty shops and services? Our retailers are seasonal experts that can help you craft a custom find for that special someone or stocking stuffers for the whole family. (And of course…don’t forget to pamper yourself with a little something under the tree).

We have designed this Holiday Guide to connect you to the best gifts, services and award-winning restaurants. Whether it is your first time Downtown, or you are getting reacquainted, you are sure to find a hidden treasure this season.

Make Downtown your winter wonderland and you’ll be warmly welcomed wherever you wander.

Come and learn why we say Downtown Burlington… It’s All Here!

Wishing you and your family the best of the season and we thank you for supporting local.

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Located in beautiful Village Square, Styled Lounge is the perfect place to pamper yourself before hosting your big holiday event.

Grab a signature drink from their fully licensed bar and sit down to a one-of-a-kind mani-pedi (both men + women). While you’re there, you can get your makeup done with a full-face finish (foundation, contour, highlight, eyes, and lips) to look and feel your best at your event!

Ready for a new ‘do'?

Whether you’re looking for a completely new style or just want some help with styling, there are a number of salons that can do just the trick. Blo Blow Dry Bar on Brant Street is perfect if you’re looking for a signature blowout, updo, or even runway-inspired curls. The salon also offers extensions, treatments, and a head massage (sometimes the holidays can be a bit of a headache, can’t they?) For a full cut or colour treatment, try Bubbles & Blow for balayage, foils, haircut or a blow out. How about some traditional barber services? Village Cigar Co. is the perfect place to find traditional barber services including hot towel straight razor shaves and beard trim, or visit New York New York – a fully licensed men’s grooming lounge (enjoy a sip while you snip!).

Dazzle in a new outfit

Now that your hair is done and your nails are done, all you have to do is slip into that perfect outfit (right as your guests are walking through the door). Hosting something formal? Try Scrivener’s Men’s Apparel for a pair of slacks, collared shirt, and sport jacket. Looking for something more casual? Jeff’s Guyshop has a wonderful selection of Demin, cashmere sweaters, cardigans, and classic T’s. Jeff’s is also home to Joelle’s, a one-stop shop for women’s fashion needs – from causal to professional to dressy!

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Deck the halls with Joseph's famous holiday trees, and deck your hair with his luxurious scrunchies. A perfect stocking stuffer, the JT Scrunchie wraps to your hair, maintaining its tailored design and structure while adding volume in all the right spots. Back by popular demand (after selling out last Christmas!), the JT Designer Holiday Trees are available in five styles and a great way to add a little festive spirit to your home or office!

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This year, it looks like we’ll be able to welcome some guests into our homes again, so if you’re looking to spruce up your décor or add to your collection, there is plenty to explore in Downtown Burlington.

Balance your space and set a high vibe with crystals…

The holiday season can be SO joyous, but it can also be challenging at times. It’s important to keep yourself grounded, protected, and balanced during this busy time of year. Use your favourite crystals around your house to lift the vibe in your home and alleviate stress. Agora Marketplace carries a variety of crystal towers that not only look beautiful when displayed but also balance the energy within your home.

Add a touch of greenery…

Nothing smells more like the holiday season than the fresh, invigorating aromas of pine, cranberry, and apple cinnamon.

Scent is something that ties us strongly to happy memories, so it makes “scents” to bring our favourite natural greens into our home and make those memories come alive. Whether it’s indoors or out, both Centro Garden and Brant Florist have holiday greens perfect for decorating. You can create a table runner for your dinner table from live fir or pine garland or place

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a fresh arrangement of Christmas greens and holly on your table as a centrepiece. Just remember to mist it with water every two days to keep it fresh for as long as possible.

Trim the tree with art…

Everyone’s Christmas tree tells a story. Many have ornaments that were passed down generations, some have clay handprints from grandchildren, while others have quirky decorations from travel. If you’re looking to add some unique, treasure-worthy ornaments to your tree, there’s no better place to explore than the Art Gallery of Burlington. Hang a Santa hand-cut, shaped, sanded, and painted on wood, or a penguin blown and sculpted out of glass. The natural beauty of these ornaments truly offers an heirloom quality.

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The holidays are the one time of year you’re encouraged to eat cake off the fancy China. And there isn’t a table more beautiful than a table set for a Christmas meal. At Pure Boutique you can find everything you need to set a picturesque table – beautiful blush stoneware, marble cheese boards, crowned votives, gold dotted stemmed wine glasses, and the perfect teacup and saucers. Add some candles from Handmade House, or even some twinkle lights.

Add a cozy touch…

Thick knit throws and seasonal pillows can add a special cozy touch to your holiday décor. Little Pop Up Shoppe has plenty of holiday candles and scents, along with cute little holiday décor pieces you can place onto tabletops, mantles, or console tables.

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no place like home for the holidays

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or the last two years, we’ve been dreaming of leaving our homes, travelling to faraway places, and begging for a change of scenery. However, if there is one time of year when many of us are okay with staying at home, it’s the holidays!

We can go right back to our visions of airplanes and beaches in January, but as the holiday season draws near, let’s go back to enjoying the comfort of family, community, and tradition.

Our hometowns have been here for us all along, and they want to celebrate this time of year with us once more. The local BIA’s have many events in store for us to ensure our holidays at home are as special as ever.

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Bronte Village

At Home in Bronte (winter edition) is back, and the chairs are even more beautiful than ever. Tour professionally painted Muskoka chairs all over the village. If you missed it last year, you’ll definitely want to see how Bronte has taken this summer tradition and winterized it!

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Take in the beauty of these chairs that symbolize a piece of our home, and search for the hidden lighthouse icons on each one.

They will be set up throughout the business district and Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park all winter.

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Downtown Oakville The historical buildings, charming shops, and cozy, contemporary restaurants of downtown Oakville make it a great destination. Add in their holiday light display and signature 20 ft tall ribbon tree and you’ve got a perfect combination for a festive outing.

While you’re downtown, Santa needs your help. Check out his new augmented reality scavenger hunt that promises one lucky player $1,000! All you have to do is find eight characters hiding at secret locations throughout Downtown Oakville. Keep an eye out while supporting small businesses and checking off gifts on your list!

Mark your calendars for Fridays Downtown this December as participating restaurants stay open late, offer special savings, giveaways, live music, and special surprises!

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Downtown Burlington

For many, the Burlington parade has been a staple event we look forward to, and Santa hates to disappoint. After an overwhelmingly positive response to his surprise neighbourhood tour last year, he has agreed to return! Santa will make his way throughout the town in his antique fire truck once again this year on December 4th and 5th. Should you spot him, be sure to use the hashtag #SpotSantaBurlON to spread the magic and reveal his current location!

The Burlington Lakeside Festival of Lights has been an iconic landmark of the holiday season for a quarter-century.

The display will return this year beginning on November 26th

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GIVE THE GIFT OF ORGANIZATION

at Spencer Smith Park.

Take in the magic of the waterfront with a stroll through this spectacular themed display beginning at 4 p.m. every day until midnight. Want to see it on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Orthodox Christmas, or New Year’s Eve? The lights will stay on all day and night on those days.

Word has it a Christmas market might be coming our way. The city is discussing a four-day market from December 9th to 12th in the lot between Pearl and Elizabeth streets.

They hope to highlight the local businesses while showcasing the talent and strengths of our amazing community. They may even have music provided by the Sound of Music Festival!

With so many exciting things happening in our own hometowns, surely no one would dream of going anywhere else… at least not until January! LL

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Festival of Trees

The Burlington Performing Arts Centre’s 5th Annual Festival of Trees will be sparking yuletide joy. Pre-lit artificial Christmas trees, generously donated by Canadian Tire – Burlington Stores and sponsored by local businesses, will light up BPAC’s lobby for over 4 weeks – until their silent auction ‘winners’ take them home for the holidays.

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Bright Nights

Presented by LisaMarie Winning, Winning & Associates, and IG Private Wealth Management.

The streets and businesses of Burlington’s downtown core are about to get a whole lot brighter. Starting December 1, downtown Burlington will be illuminated by holiday light installations. Be sure to check out the ‘Singing Tree’ and window displays of local businesses.

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Holiday Shopping Kick-Off

Get your holiday shopping done with the Waterdown BIA. Visit local shops, explore their window displays, and sip a warm drink from a local café.

Enjoy special guests, entertainment, and giveaways.

Throughout Waterdown BIA Waterdownbia.ca

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Holiday Cocktails & Cuppas Crawl

Throughout December, cafes, restaurants, and bars in Downtown Burlington will be mixing up their favourite holiday concoctions. Participation is easy! Just download the free passport to your phone. The more check-ins, the greater your chances to win weekly prizes (or the final grand prize - $500 in gift cards).

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Enjoy a Holiday Pop Up Market, live music, and the entertainment on Saturday afternoon will feature a visit by Santa and Mrs. Claus, the elves, various characters.

Christmas music and the tree lighting ceremony will take place at 4:45 pm.

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Enjoy a guided tour of the elegant Erchless Estate beautifully decorated for the Christmas season with a feature exhibit focused on commemorations and celebrations. Delight in nostalgic toys and reproduction historic ornaments. Please note climbing a flight of stairs (17 steps) is part of the tour.

Age: 18+.

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Victorian Christmas Tour & Treats

Step back in time with a costumed guide who will take you on a tour of the historic Ireland House.

Sample house-baked traditional treats along the way, such as shortbread, ginger cake, and figgy pudding. Following your 45-minute tour, keep warm around the outdoor open fire, sip some wassail, and roast a few chestnuts.

They’ll be sending you home with a box of sweet treats!

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Royal 17-18 Botanical Gardens Arboretum DEC

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ove it or loathe it, you can’t deny the beauty of fresh fallen snow. And perhaps no other weather element has been romanticized more than the snowflake.

The contrast of the warm glow of the holiday season draped in a frosty blanket of winter white has been an iconic image for centuries.

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In Canada, it is estimated that each winter, more than a septillion snowflakes fall across the country (for perspective, that is a one followed by 24 zeroes) and the journey of every single one of these minute ice crystals is perhaps even more fascinating than Santa’s magical toy delivery.

It all begins high in the upper atmosphere, when a single droplet of water, hanging out in a cloud, freezes around a microscopic dust particle.

From there, water vapour freezes onto the crystal and it grows, and grows and grows, until it becomes so “heavy" that it drops out of the cloud and falls as a snow crystal—that magical snowflake.

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Named Olympia after Maine's senator Olympia Snowe, the snowwoman towered 122 feet above the ground. She was so tall that they used skis for her eyelashes and wreaths for her eyes!

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While snowflakes are beautifully varied, there is one characteristic that virtually all snowflakes share: they have six sides, thanks to the basic structure of ice. When water freezes into individual ice crystals, its molecules stack together to form a hexagonal lattice.

As the ice crystal grows, water can freeze onto its six corners multiple times, causing the snowflake to develop a completely unique, yet always six-sided shape.

Credit for this finding goes to Wilson Alwyn Bentley, the world’s first person to capture the remarkable images of a single snowflake back in 1885. Bentley was an American meteorologist and amateur photographer who ingeniously adapted a microscope and a bellows camera to capture flakes on black velvet before they melted.

Throughout his lifetime, Bentley documented more than 5,000 snowflakes.

His images have been shared worldwide and much of what we know about what snowflakes look like today have grown from his work.

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Today, researchers believe there are about 35 different types of snowflakes, all dependent on temperature and humidity. Some of the more common snowflake types are thin plates, needles, hollow columns, stellar plates, and dendrites. The dendrites are the type that we learned to cut out of paper in elementary school art class.

Nature’s art class You too can witness nature’s artwork: all you need is a magnifying glass, a piece of dark cardboard and fresh falling snow. As the flakes fall, catch them on the cardboard and have a look at how intricate and beautiful nature’s winter work is—just as Wilson Bentley did more than a century ago.

Thank you, Snowflake Bentley!

ANWAR KNIGHT is an award-winning broadcaster, whose genuine and warm engaging personality has made him a favourite with audiences nationwide. With an insatiable curiosity, Anwar connects and inspires real-world action through storytelling. He is a passionate steward of nature and is working to propel efforts to preserve our earth.

Join Anwar on his podcast BigBlueMarble.earth and his recently launched FBLive show “Here n’ There” every Friday at 1pm facebook.com/AnwarKnightTV LL

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Santa’s Elves A R E H A R D AT W O R K I N

Local Toy Stores

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here’s a land – not too, too far from here – draped in fluffy white snow. It’s a place no one has ever seen before. At least not outside of the movies. The reason? It’s absolutely pure magic.

This whimsical wintery land is home to the man who makes Christmas dreams come true. With the help of his elves and his seven reindeer, children around the world innocently allow their imaginations to take flight with the excitement of Santa Claus.

This year, the elves have been busy preparing toys – but what you may not know is that Santa has called upon the local shops of our community to help fulfill Christmas wishes.

Whether you’re shopping for a local charity or someone special on your list, our local toy stores have unique gifts that come Santa-approved. Check them out!

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A local favourite, Simply Green Baby is a one-of-a-kind shop in our area. With a wide selection for babies, toddlers, and even bigger kids, they have everything from apparel, toys, books, and bath needs. Simply Green Baby makes shopping green easy and affordable. They follow a strict set of criteria when choosing products for their store, including the materials and packing, as well as the history and background of the manufacturers. Not only are their products adorable and durable, but they’re something you can feel good about purchasing, too.

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This family-owned toy and bookstore is the perfect place to find gifts for kids ages 0-6. Founded by Lisa Evans after she pivoted her play café during the pandemic, this unique children’s store specializes in toys with a purpose. If you’re looking for a great noncandy advent calendar, this is the place to find it. Chickadee is the only store in Burlington with the Haba wooden advent calendar, filled with beautiful wooden farm animals – truly something to be cherished. Lisa carefully selects all of her toys, inspired by her two children ages 1 and 6. Chickadee offers shipping across Canada, and complimentary gift wrapping.

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The Learning Tree 1450 H E A D O N R O A D, BURLINGTON L E A R N I N G T R E E C A N A D A.C O M

Owned and operated by passionate local educator, Joni Bowman, The Learning Tree carries high-quality educational toys, puzzles, games, resources, and books. Every employee at The Learning Tree is a certified teacher which really sets their staff apart from the rest. They have a wonderful selection of materials for teachers, special needs resources, and developmental toys and games for all ages. At The Learning Tree, you can be sure that you’re finding a gift that is not only fun but is also educational.

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They also have a wonderful selection of educational games, puzzles, workbooks, arts and crafts, and building toys for the future engineer in your family.

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Comic Connection 490 SPEERS ROAD, OAKVILLE COMICCONNECTIONOAKVILLE.COM

Serving Oakville for over 20 years, Comic Connection has become the leading spot for comic books, trade paperbacks, hardcovers, and graphic novels in Southern Ontario. With over 100,000 comic book issues available, there is no doubt you’ll be able to find exactly what you’re looking for – and if you don’t, Comic Connection will find it for you. Not only a comic hot-spot, Comic Connection also carries a wide selection of CCG gaming cards including Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh! and Magic The Gathering - with boxes, packs, and singles from many sets available.

While you’re shopping for the comic-lover in your family, you’ll also find plenty of toys and action figures for someone else on your list. LL

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glass ornaments. American retailer F.W. Woolworth first acquired the glass decorations from a German importer in 1880, and by 1890 was selling more than 200,000 annually! Curiously, a glass pickle would often be hidden somewhere on the tree, and the child who found it would have the honour of opening the first present.

Brighter and safer than candles, the very first electric lights were installed in 1882 by Edward Johnson, VP for Thomas Edison, in his home in New York City. These caused a sensation among the wealthy and by 1901 lights were commercially available, but at a cost of a week’s wages for a working person. The use of electric lights didn’t become more common than candles until after 1925 when they had become more affordable.

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www.moorefamilychiropractic.ca Currently, Ireland House is not open to the general public. However, the Museum is hosting a Victorian Christmas Tour & Treats event on December 3 & 4. Participants can tour the historic site to learn about the family and past Christmas traditions, and enjoy period sweets and drinks.

The Oakville Museum will be decorated in grand period style, with decorations extending to the exterior and courtyard, and will include a new exhibit for the courtyard windows featuring charming dollhouses from the Museum’s collections.

A special Christmas Tour will be offered on Sunday, December 12, where participants can delight in nostalgic toys and period ornaments. Additionally, a Craft and Tour program will run on December 28 & 30, where visitors are invited to make festive, museuminspired crafts with their children. LL

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CHARCUTERIE dish: sausage, eggs, milk, cheddar cheese, bread, and a little mustard, all baked in the oven to make this the perfect comfort food breakfast. Add bacon and onions as a variation.

Brunch on P o a c h e d Eg g s Shakshouka is a favourite in my family. It’s a recipe that hails from North Africa and consists of eggs poached in a sauce of tomatoes, peppers, onion, garlic, and it is often spiced with cayenne pepper, cumin, or paprika. Bacon, ham, or chorizo could also be added to the mix for variation.

The tomato sauce can be prepared in advance and then simply break the eggs into the heated sauce.

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A great addition to any brunch, especially a celebratory one such as Christmas morning, would be Mimosas: sparkling wine mixed with orange juice. This concoction is also called Buck’s Fizz in Britain, as it was invented at Buck’s Club in London as an excuse for patrons to start drinking early.

Naturally using fresh juice is preferable but any good quality juice would work. Variations can include peach nectar or puree, cranberry or pomegranate juice for a colourful festive twist, pineapple, or strawberry.

There are so many simple options to make Christmas morning extra sweet - and something you'll certainly savour. LL

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Luckily for us here in Ontario, we have some homegrown sparkling wines that are delicious and will add a beautiful quality to a Mimosa. Try these beauties for a perfect Christmas morning.

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Buy more candy than you think you’ll need.

One for the house, one for the tummy …

Cover the table with a disposable tablecloth for easy clean up.

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If you want windows that are not already there, place the cookie panels in the oven on low for several minutes until soft. Remove and carefully cut out the windows as you wish while still warm. Enjoy the window cut out pieces while you wait for the panels to cool to decorate.

Ensure you have 2 consistencies of Royal Icing, building (holds its shape firmly but is still stir-able) and decorating (slightly thinner, but still holds its shape and is pipeable without running or dripping).

Add icing sugar or water, in tiny amounts at a time, to reach desired consistency.

Do not fill your piping bag more than 1/3 full (the rest should be set aside with a damp cloth over the bowl) – you’ll have more control.

Cut a small hole in your piping bag, then cut it bigger for assembling.

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Don’t forget to decorate your board, add a pathway, fencing, people, or use upside down ice cream cones to decorate as trees!

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INGREDIENTS

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3 Granny Smith apples 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons white sugar 1 tablespoon brown sugar Cinnamon to taste METHOD 1

Peel and thinly slice the apples. Melt the butter in a pan, add the apples, and sautee them until they are half way cooked. Then add the sugar and the cinnamon to taste, and cook them until the apples are soft and the sugar has melted.

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Heat a lightly oiled frying pan over medium high heat. Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each crepe. Tilt the pan with a circular motion so that the batter coats the surface evenly. Cook the crepe for about 2 minutes, until the bottom is light brown. Loosen with a spatula, turn and cook the other side.

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