Tag Archives: Christmas

On the Fifth Day of Christmas …

The Christmas Storm by Joe Powers I’m a creature of habit, and that night was no different than any other, at least the first part. Following my regular routine of dinner for one I retired to my den and sat, quite contentedly, in my worn fabric, exceedingly comfortable, overstuffed armchair. In the stone fireplace before me, which… Continue Reading

On the Fourth Day of Christmas …

Christmas Dinner by Sara Princiotta My grandparents on my mother’s side have 10 children, and those 10 children have produced an average of four children, and some of those four children are now having kids. When we all get together for Christmas dinner at my grandparents’ house, we have to eat at long plywood tables… Continue Reading

On the Third Day of Christmas …

A Poem by Anna Sturgeon Snow Snowflakes falling from the sky Christmas time is here The white dove starts to fly so high To celebrate the New Year Snowmen frozen in the snow People try to keep warm In the house, kids will go To get in from the snowstorm Snowflakes falling from the sky… Continue Reading

On the Second Day of Christmas …

Anita’s Gingerbread and the Creation of Christmas Traditions by Allyson Kenning Lo and behold, it’s that time of year again – Christmas! And it’s once again time to dig out favourite old recipes that make the kitchen smell of the season and our mouths water with anticipation. In Bread n’ Molasses magazine’s previous print incarnation,… Continue Reading

On the First Day of Christmas …

Our Special Christmas Guest By Myrna Beth Lambert The funniest Christmas ever was the Christmas of 1947. I was six years old and filled with the magic of the holidays. The aroma of freshly baked cookies filled the house, as did the smell of fresh pines from our beautifully decorated Christmas tree. Christmas Eve, my two… Continue Reading

DuffleBag Theatre returns to the Capitol with Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

The “Nearly World Famous” DuffleBag Theatre is back at the Capitol Theatre in Moncton to present the holiday-themed Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer! This family show is presented on Thursday, December 27, at 6:30 PM. Tickets are currently on sale at the Capitol Theatre Box-Office. This show is presented by Delta Beauséjour. DuffleBag Theatre Ontario’s DuffleBag… Continue Reading

TNB Returns to the Miramichi!

Congratulations to Joanne Robertson! She left a comment on this post telling us which holiday classic was her favourite and won a pair of tickets to the evening performance of TNB’s “It’s a Wonderful Life” in Miramichi on December 15th!  For the first time since the 2005-2006 season Theatre New Brunswick will return to the… Continue Reading

Tenor Corneliu Montano to Perform in Dalhousie

Tenor Corneliu Montano will be singing at the St. Jean Baptiste Church in Dalhousie, NB on November 30th. Considered one of the most beautiful voices in the younger generation, Montano continues to study and perform in Montreal and New York. A 30-member choir, made up of chorists from the region, including chorists from the former… Continue Reading