Christmas Day Description
A widely celebrated federal statutory holiday on December 25th commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ. Canadian traditions blend European customs with North American influences — from French-Canadian réveillon feasts to Ukrainian-Canadian twelve-dish suppers. Families decorate Christmas trees, exchange gifts, and attend church services. Most businesses, government offices, and retail stores close. Public transit operates on holiday schedules, and Santa Claus parades in preceding weeks build festive anticipation.
