Browsing: Traditions

How Toronto’s Orthodox Christian communities celebrate Christmas on January 7: Christmas Eve suppers, church services, traditional foods and where to experience it.

Kwanzaa in Toronto: December 26, 2026 to January 1, 2027. What Kwanzaa celebrates, the seven principles, the kinara and how to find community celebrations.

How Toronto’s Christmas traditions began: Eaton’s Santa Claus Parade from 1905, the famous department store windows, the Cavalcade of Lights since 1967, the Royal Winter Fair and the Distillery market.

Toronto’s holiday traditions from November to January: the Santa Claus Parade, Hanukkah, Simbang Gabi, the winter solstice, Christmas, Kwanzaa, New Year’s and Orthodox Christmas, with 2026 dates.