Otto Say’s
Pasta sanza vino e
come il cuore sanza amore
Pasta without wine is
like a heart without love
Christmas traditions in Canada
Traditionally,
Christmas celebrates the Nativity of Jesus Christ. It was only in the fourth
century, however, that December 25 was chosen to celebrate Christmas as a
substitute for the pagan feasts celebrating the Winter In the 5th century,
under Pope Gregory the Great, midnight mass was already being celebrated; by
the 7th century the custom of celebrating three masses had appeared.
Christmas celebrations spread across Europe in the early Middle Ages, reaching Ireland in the 5th century, England in the 7th century, Germany in the 8th century, Scandinavia in the 9th century and the Slavonic countries between the 9th and 11th centuries. The first crèches appeared in Italian churches in the 15th century. By the 17th century these were widespread. Then it followed the Americas.
Christmas is one of the most festive holidays
Here are the top Canadian 10 favourite Christmas foods and
drinks
1. Apple cider
2. Egg nog
3. Leg of lamb
4. Roasted Turkey
5. Turkey Stuffing
6. Candied sweet potatoes
7. Cranberry sauce
8. Pumpkin Pecan Pie
9. Christmas cookies
10. Christmas candy
Smile and Be Sweet
“The best way to win a friend is to listen and
Smile it only takes a minute” – Otto
