Christmas

Santa Ed Taylor with his grandkids Bex & Thayer. (Kara Taylor)

Santa enters your home through your heart

Santa’s helpers share their stories and thoughts about Santa Claus

  • Dec 2, 2023

 

Klaus is an animated adventure comedy that explores how a simple act of kindness always sparks another. (Movie still)

Six best Christmas movies to watch this holiday based on your movie taste

From Hallmark heartfelt to a Silent Night of retribution, Christmas time brings noteworthy cinema

 

Esquimalt Lagoon driftwood sculpture. (Tim Collins)

Five out-of-the-ordinary things to do in Greater Victoria for the holidays

Get out this holiday season and enjoy the fun

  • Nov 23, 2023

 

Garfield Ostrander

From Candles to Inflatables, it’s all Christmas Magic

Garfield Ostrander lights up the holidays

  • Dec 6, 2022
Garfield Ostrander
Daniel Lapp handout photo

Home for Christmas

Daniel Lapp’s 18th annual seasonal concert

  • Dec 15, 2021
Daniel Lapp handout photo
Author and book

Nanaimo author pens an instant-Christmas classic with a modern twist!

Christmas is a time of tradition. Most children look forward to enjoying…

  • Nov 29, 2021
Author and book
O Christmas Tea handout photo

Complete Christmas theatre fun

James and Jamesy return with O Christmas Tea

  • Nov 15, 2021
O Christmas Tea handout photo
To thank the community for supporting them through a difficult year, the Canadian College of Performing Arts released a holiday music video Dec. 17. (Screenshot)

Victoria performing arts college releases holiday music video

Canadian College of Performing Arts takes theatre online amid pandemic

To thank the community for supporting them through a difficult year, the Canadian College of Performing Arts released a holiday music video Dec. 17. (Screenshot)
Can you spot all 12 Days of Christmas displays at the Butchart Gardens? Jen Blyth photo.

The magic of Christmas returns to the Butchart Gardens

Some events cancelled due to COVID-10 but 12 Days of Christmas will brighten the season

Can you spot all 12 Days of Christmas displays at the Butchart Gardens? Jen Blyth photo.
The Open Door Choir warms up the crowd during a previous Carolling in the Village, Cadboro Bay Village’s annual outdoor holiday music and sing-along event. This year’s event is set for Dec. 1. (Black Press Media file photo)

Carolling in Cadboro Bay Village helps fund music at Mount Doug Secondary

Singing set for 5 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 1, in Cadboro Bay Village.

The Open Door Choir warms up the crowd during a previous Carolling in the Village, Cadboro Bay Village’s annual outdoor holiday music and sing-along event. This year’s event is set for Dec. 1. (Black Press Media file photo)
Vote for your favourites: 11th annual Gingerbread Showcase in full swing

Vote for your favourites: 11th annual Gingerbread Showcase in full swing

Victoria bakers spent over 100 hours perfecting their creations for Habitat for Humanity fundraiser

Vote for your favourites: 11th annual Gingerbread Showcase in full swing
Truck light convoy an annual precursor to Christmas

Truck light convoy an annual precursor to Christmas

Lit-up commercial vehicles, food drive, part of huge community event

Truck light convoy an annual precursor to Christmas
The Magic of Christmas lights up Butchart Gardens from Dec. 1 until Jan. 6. (Twitter/Destination Greater Victoria)

Christmas events set to begin across Greater Victoria

Lights, parades, gingerbread and more are coming to town until the new year

The Magic of Christmas lights up Butchart Gardens from Dec. 1 until Jan. 6. (Twitter/Destination Greater Victoria)
From Gordon Head, Elliot the Reindeer ready to charm the world
From Gordon Head, Elliot the Reindeer ready to charm the world