What do Canadians do on Christmas?

Answer 1

Like anywhere else, every household has different customs and traditions for Christmas. In my family (I'm Canadian) we always have Tortiere on Christmas Eve. Tortiere is a meat pie, originally made with venison, but now is just ground beef. Also on Christmas eve, we open one present, just as a prelude to the gift opening to come. We also attend the Christmas Eve ceremony at our church. Before heading to bed, we usually sing carols, including "Good King Wenscelas". It's an old favourite of mine.

On Christmas, we get up and open our presents with the family. This may be considered unusual, as most of my friends open their presents as quickly as possible. My family waits until everyone is up, open our stockings, eat breakfast, and then hand out the presents under the tree one or two at a time. That way, everyone can see what everyone else got, and there is time for "thank you"s. This usually lasts until lunch, when we go eat something small. Then we go visit around to the rest of the family in the area, seeing what they got. When the time comes to eat supper, most families, i wager, have a turkey for Christmas, along with cranberry sauce, stuffing, we usually have potatoes, gherkins, olives, and other side dishes.

The next day is boxing day. This originally come from a time where the people who got too many presents (rich people) would box up the things they didn't want, and donate them to the poor. Now, Boxing Day is a shopping day. EVERYTHING goes on sale, and usually stays on sale for about a week. It's a way for the stores to get rid of their excess stock they had built up for the Christmas Holidays.

That should cover the basics. As I said, other people have different traditions, and those traditions are as diverse as our country is large.

Answer 2

Well, usually the family gets together and gives each other presents[boxes :)]. But some people hit the stores and look for sales.

And, it being Canada, the NHL has eleven games scheduled for Boxing Day.

Answer 3

Canadians do the same things as people in the UK or the US at Christmas time; they just have more snow to do it with. Seriously, though, Canadians have adopted many familiar Christmas traditions from various countries: the Christmas tree from Germany, Nativity scenes or crèches from France, caroling and Christmas cards from Britain, lights from Ireland, and so on. Boxing Day is a federal holiday in Canada but, until very recently, has been virtually unknown in the US. See related links, below.

Answer 4

We decorate trees, give presents, drink egg nog and say "eh!" a lot.

Answer 5

Canadians eat Beans ,ham , potatoes ,pies ,eggnog ,fruitcake ,turkey ,ginger bread

And much more....

Answer 6

Canadians celebrate Christmas on December 25, the same day as every other country celebrates Christmas. Christmas Eve is on the 24th and different families open presents at different times.