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11 Weird and Wonderful Christmas Traditions
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. For a couple of weeks every year the world takes on a magic glow, people seem merrier and even winter somehow feels cosy. In Sweden they celebrate with the Gävle Goat.
Whether you’re celebrating a religious festival, like Hanukkah or Christmas, or a more secular occasion, you’re sure to have your own selection of rituals or customs that make the holiday season so special. Our favourite Christmas traditions around the world are loud, proud, and guarantee oodles of festive fun.
https://www.momondo.ca/discover/article/christmas-traditions-around-the-world
RECENT MARKET WATCH
December 2018 -- Toronto Real Estate Board President Garry Bhaura announced the continuation of moderate price growth in November 2018 compared to November 2017. The MLS® Home Price Index (HPI) Composite Benchmark was up by 2.7 per cent year-over-year. The average selling price was up by 3.5 per cent year-over-year to $788,345.
Greater Toronto Area REALTORS® reported 6,251 residential transactions through TREB's MLS® System in November 2018. This result was down by 14.7 per cent compared to November 2017, when we saw a temporary upward shift in demand as the market was distorted by the looming OSFI-mandated stress test at the end of last year.
Townhouses remain a big missing piece in Toronto’s affordability puzzle
In most of the country, townhouses are an in-between option for home buyers: bigger than the most affordable condo apartments, but smaller and more affordable than the average detached house. When researchers talk about the Greater Toronto Area’s “missing middle,” odds are they are talking about townhouses.
50 Of The Best Desserts In The World
(CNN) — Imagine the best dessert on Earth. Better yet, turn to a stranger on the street and ask them. Odds are good -- dollars to doughnuts -- their answer is different from yours.
From childhood treats to a grandparent's favorite recipes, beloved foods are deeply personal. This seems especially true of desserts, which often take pride of place at celebrations and traditional holidays.
https://cnn.it/2GhkFxSThe Best Mussels in Toronto
The best mussels in Toronto are a combination of excellent finger food, a great source of protein, and briny flavour. They pair perfectly with bread and fries as well as drinks of all stripes: frosty beer, fine wine, or classic cocktails. The best places in town that serve them source the shellfish thoughtfully, and offer multiple different styles of preparation.
Antique stores in Parkdale might soon be a thing of the past
There's a small patch of Parkdale, just before Queen Street becomes the the Queensway, that was once considered the antique hub of Toronto.
The strip ran from around Triller Avenue west right up to Roncesvalles, and locals recall a time when nearly every store sitting on that corner of the street sold their own peculiar stock, like a bustling trade centre of salvaged goods.
https://www.blogto.com/fashion_style/2018/11/antique-stores-parkdale-toronto/
Artisanal Wine
Every Christmas Season needs a good case of wine and bubbly... The left over bottles (if any) make great gifts.
All the Lonely People
A Life of Song
How to know which Toronto neighbourhoods will see home price declines, according to one expert
While it can be difficult to predict which neighbourhoods will see the biggest prices gains and drops, there is one way to tell which areas are most vulnerable to drops in prices, according to John Pasalis, president of online brokerage Realosophy.
Christmas at Casa Loma
The Top Things to Do in Toronto for the Holidays
The holiday season in Toronto is a time for family, friends, fun and festivity. The city is alive with activities of all sorts, from high-wattage sparkle to handmade charm. So whether you’re a traditionalist or a little more on the edge--or want to holiday like a local--we’ve rounded up a range of events to make your season bright.
AURORA WINTER FESTIVAL
Experience Canada's largest Winter Festival. This holiday season, Toronto's Ontario Place will be transformed into a magical winter wonderland
The Secret to defrosting your windshield in seconds
No more braving the cold in your pajamas to warm the car up for twenty minutes before you have to leave. No more sweating through your suit trying to scrape ice off your windshield.
The "solution" to defrosting your car windows in mere seconds is here.
And it's magical.
What Month Baby Are You? Every Month Tells A Different Story
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