Traditions and everyday life in Canada

Traditions and culture in Canada

Everyday life

Beautiful Sunsets

We have many beautiful sunsets here in Ontario, Canada.

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Inspiring Mountains

Lots of mountains in BC! They are truly an awe maker

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Everyday life

Land of Maple Syrup !

Sweet liquid gold maple syrup is key to everything !

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Personal keepsakes from members in Canada

Moments from members' own lives: family traditions, favourite places, hobbies and memories, some from other countries they love.

Place

On Provinces and Ancient Spirits

As a child, going up to the mountainous province of Bukidnon had never been a fun activity for me. Roads kept winding to the curvature of the mountain often making me car sick. I never liked the feeling of fresh earth yielding to…

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Tradition

X-Ring, St. Francis Xavier University

The famous X-Ring represents St. Francis Xavier University culture and who we are as Xaverians. It’s a cherished reminder of our days at StFX and our continued commitment to the pursuit of excellence in our academic, social and…

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Growing into Billinguality.

Up until I was 13, I only spoke French. Canada’s languages are English and French, mainly because my province uses it as it’s main. I kind of grew up with a little hate or despise for English. Both of my parents had worked for…

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Place

Favorite Park

This park is very special to me. Everyday, usually during summer i would go to this park with a close friend of mine, or alone, to just explore it. the park is massive, filled with an abundance of things to find, it served as a…

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Tradition

Vietnamese Coffee - A cup that teaches you to slow down

The first surprise for many visitors to Vietnam is that our coffee doesn't arrive in a hurry.Instead of coming from a machine, it is brewed slowly through a small metal filter called a "phin". Hot water passes through the coffee…

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Everyday life

(since i m half and half) Tea Time and Hospitality in Turkey and Pakistan

In both Turkish and Pakistani cultures, hospitality is a deeply ingrained value, and nothing showcases it better than tea time! Sharing a cup of tea (known as "çay" in Turkish and "chai" in Urdu) is a cherished tradition in both…

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Place

What’s her background?

According to our countries history, before colonization, we were considered Poqomam, ch’orti’ or Pipil people. A country occupied by indigenous and native tribes, speaking the language of Nahuat. After colonization of the…

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Event

Detroit Slow Roll

The slow roll was an annual event held in in and around the heart of Detroit each year. A massive horde of cyclists would descend on the city to "roll" around it as a huge group. Some who live in the area where it took place…

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Activity

Themed Parties with Friends

Two to three times a year, my best friend and I host a themed costume party for our friends. From Alice In Wonderland Tea Parties, to Barbie Parties, to this year’s theme - Disney Villains. We all come in costume and we decorate…

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Place

A Step Back In Time

There are numerous places to visit in Newfoundland which can give you a glimpse of what the past was like. One of my favorites so far is the Random Passage Site. It was constructed in 2000 for a tv mini series "Random Passage"…

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Everyday life

The Big Dipper

Although I’m not on the Canadian flag the big dipper is a big part of me as far as the Canadian is concerned because we live under the big dipper in my opinion and we live with freedom and are not just maple leaves but the big…

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Everyday life

Manoomin (Wild Rice) Soup

Manoomin (Wild Rice) is a type of dark colored rice with a nutty flavor found in and around the Great lakes region of North America. It is one of the traditional foods of the Anishinaabeg people and is something shared by my…

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Activity

Walks by the lakeside

My family has been walking the same lakeside since we moved into the area. We walk along the paved areas and then venture into the forest to hang out by the peaceful waterside until the mosquitoes get too bad. I spent many…

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Pokémon Journey

When Pokémon first arrived to North America, my wife and I (not knowing each other at the time) both collected… jump to 2016.. we finally met and our journey begins… collecting together to find our lost cards from childhood it…

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Tradition

Thanksgiving celebration, October

Thanksgiving is a special time of year in October. Usually at this time of year the colours of the leaves on the trees are brilliant, red and orange. We have a holiday day from work and look forward to hosting friends and family…

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I enjoy quilting

I took up quilting a few years ago, as I feel like so much of my life has been swallowed by….stuff, but quilting takes hours, and hours of meticulous meditative planning, measuring, cutting, sewing…. Among other (non-idyllic)…

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Reiki, Energy healing

Reiki is a form of energy healing that originated in Japan. It involves a practitioner channeling universal life energy through their hands to promote physical, emotional, and spiritual healing. The practice is based on the idea…

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Backyard Campfires

In our province it’s very common for people to have fire pits in their backyards, even if you live in the city. So during warmer seasons, sometimes the colder seasons too, people love to host campfires with friends and family in…

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Tradition

Christmas Traditions

Besides presents under the Christmas tree, Mum decorated our dining room table with sweets and treats after midnight mass while us children were fast asleep. Mum would also prepare the 35 pound turkey to get it into the oven in…

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Place

The Great Outdoors is a Way of LIfe

This is a popular destination for both locals and tourists alike. Nestled in the Canadian Rockies and Jasper National Park, Maligne Canyon is a treat all year round though a bit cold in the winter! Camping, hiking, and fishing…

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Everyday life

I love photography

I love taking pictures. This summer I bought a film camera and it got me really passionate about photography. There is something really special about photographs that will could never be replaced by the pictures we take on our…

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Place

Country of Lakes

There are SO MANY lakes and bodies of water where I life, so I practically grew up on the water! The first picture is my family friends boat with their dog (the black one) and my family’s two dogs! They also have to wear life…

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Place

So much to do!

Niagara Falls is one of the hotspots for tourists in the Niagara region because of one place. Clifton Hill. it has the SkyWheel, a big go-kart space, a whole street of fun museums and arcades, great sweet and savoury foods, gift…

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Tradition

Quilting during covid

During Covid, I spent the time with my mother who learned quilting from her mother who learned from her mother. The lockdown was the perfect opportunity for me to pick up a craft I had always admired. My mother no longer quilts…

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Activity

Walking along the Rideau Canal

The Rideau Canal, especially when its' frozen over, is so beautiful to walk on or along. I live right beside it and it's one of my favourite things in my neighbourhood. In the wintertime, you see people skating and stopping for…

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Place

Mount Trashmore

This is a nature trail at my grandparents place which we always walk on together as a family. I just find it so beautiful and it has always been something we've done together. My grandparents gave it the name above because it…

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Family get togethers

during the summer as alot of families do during the summer is get together and enjoy food while enjoying the beautiful weather outside. Half of my ethnicity is trinidadian, so my family loves to take over food like trini macaroni…

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