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No matter what name we apply to this time of year, be it Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah or Festivus, it means the same things to each of us: tradition, family, love and the exchange of greetings with those who tend to stray from our thoughts until December rolls around again.

Advocate Media and its various publications have gathered, from across Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, a collection of stories that capture the true spirit of the season. We hope these stories will remind us all of the real reason we gather each year to wish for peace and goodwill among peoples everywhere. Thank you for visiting.

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The Holidays
December 20, 2016

Halifax Magazine: How sweet it is: Halifax’s chocolatiers

Cocoa and Honey Heather Oliveira started Cocoa and Honey in 2011. At that time, she…
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The Holidays
December 20, 2016

East Coast Living: Winter cocktails add warmth to your holiday

Recipes Featured In This Article Maple Manhattan A Canadian take on a classic cocktail.... Nutellaiti…
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The Holidays
December 20, 2016

Halifax Magazine: The more things change: a letter from December 1867

A Christmas letter I discovered during one of my enjoyable visits to the archives illustrates…
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The Holidays
December 20, 2016

Halifax Magazine: Hannah Mae Cruddas grows up with Clara

Hannah Mae Cruddas remembers the symphony, and the puppets, and the dancing.She was five or…
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The Holidays
December 20, 2016

Enfield Weekly Press: Student steps up to give back

KENNETCOOK: While the work-to-rule job action is happening with teachers, many parents have been focusing…
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The Holidays
December 20, 2016

The Laker: Christmas on the Waverley Green

Santa and Mrs. Claus hitched a ride with Station 41 Waverley fire to arrive in…
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The Holidays
December 20, 2016

The Laker: Helping others have a Merry Christmas

Cole Fisher of Fall River (right) and Jackson McNeil of Waverley stand beside 68 of…
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The Holidays
December 20, 2016

The Laker: Lockview Band performs seasonal favourites

Riley Pilapil sang during Lockview High School’s Band holiday concert filled with sounds of the…
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The Holidays
December 18, 2016

Hub Now: Angels Remembered

The Christmas season often reminds many people that someone special is missing. It is during…
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The Holidays
December 18, 2016

Hub Now: Tree competition

Truro Mall is looking a little more festive these days. Seven decorated Christmas trees are…
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The Holidays
December 18, 2016

Hub Now: Shoe box School

Women living in shelters and transition houses across Northern Nova Scotia will have something special…
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The Holidays
December 18, 2016

The Port Hawkesbury Reporter: Retired teachers has his faith in former student repaid

PETER’S: It was a favour repaid for a former student and teacher. In 1991, St.…
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The Holidays
December 18, 2016

The Port Hawkesbury Reporter: Holiday welcome for newcomers

The Walkins family, including parents Brett and Kerry and kids Halle and Nolan recently came…
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The Holidays
December 18, 2016

The Port Hawkesbury Reporter: ‘Compassionate Friends’ offer healing over the holidays

MABOU: Those dealing with the loss of a child will find themselves among friends this…
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The Holidays
December 18, 2016

The Pictou Advocate: Accomplish the remarkable by doing something ordinary

In this, the season of giving, many are wondering what they can do to help…
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The Holidays
December 18, 2016

The Pictou Advocate: Enjoy environmentally friendly, nice looking and smelling natural Christmas trees

Over the last 20 years, there has been an increased interest and effort in “being…
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