Growing up in Canada, Christmas was one of those holidays that I just couldn’t wait for. The holiday meant surprising gifts, warm get-together, and delicious food. Obviously, Christmas also meant a break from school and work, which was always a bonus.
The celebration of “Christmas” literally started as soon as Halloween was over, which was October 31st of every year. The week that people started taking down their Halloween decorations was also the week they started putting up their Christmas lights and trees. If you took a drive down Mississauga Road (which was one of the major roads in my neighborhood) anytime during November, you’ll see creative Christmas lights and decors on almost every house. It was even more spectacular and picture-perfect at night.