Christmas Around The World
I love Christmas. I love the lights and the presents, and I love to spend it in wintertime! Here are some of my more-memorable Christmases…
Christmas Around The World Read More »
I love Christmas. I love the lights and the presents, and I love to spend it in wintertime! Here are some of my more-memorable Christmases…
Christmas Around The World Read More »
You better watch out, Yukoners, because Santa isn’t the only one who has come to town. Christmastime in Whitehorse hosts another…
Merry Grinchmas, Yukon! Read More »
It is easy to become cynical around the holiday season when we are bombarded on all sides with messages like this … telling us to buy
Giving The Best Gifts Read More »
Roger was always there when we got out of the car at my great-uncle’s farm. With a big grin, he usually greeted us with the words…
Santa’s Coming Tonight Read More »
Christmas is always something magical: lights, festivities, the atmosphere. But there are sides to it that nobody talks about.
All I Really Want For Christmas … Read More »
As a young girl, I loved this time of year. There was something magical in the air, it seemed, as though anything (no matter how improbable)…
Holiday Traditions (and how to reconnect with the magic) Read More »
Imagine the smell of a roast coming straight out of the oven, with potato dumplings
and red cabbage to complete the dinner.
Gingerbread: A Christmas Classic! Read More »
First presented as an in-person live performance at Halifax’s Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, the 36th annual The Huron Carole will see…
Music, Philanthropy and Community Read More »
I remember, as a child, lining up behind all the other kids, wearing my best dress and impatiently waiting…
Early Music, a production by Longest Night Society (LNS), featuring the Problematic Orchestra, is coming to the Yukon Arts Centre (YAC)…
When I first mention to people that I am thinking about starting the Elf on the Shelf tradition with my son, I am met with two types…
The Elf On The Shelf Is Coming To Town Read More »
We met Roger Kempanien in a youth hostel on the outskirts of Gällivare, an iron-mining town in northern Sweden. My husband and I…
Sautéed Ruffed Grouse Breasts In Madeira And Cranberry Sauce Read More »
Earlier this year, I asked a lawyer friend for a favour: I needed help navigating the legal system for another friend…
The Cookie Solution Read More »
Clementines always come in bundles, and while I always want to eat the whole thing, there are inevitably some that end up sitting…
Old-Fashioned Clementine Marmalade Read More »
The leadup to the holidays is always a busy time for the Whitehorse Community Choir. With their annual Christmas concert around the corner…
Christmas With The Choir Read More »
The MI5 agents came into the house by stealth, wrapped in worn, crinkled purple tissue paper. The package nestled under the tree…
Finger Food For Dark Nights Read More »
Nestled in the Niagara region of Ontario are many vineyards that produce some of the world’s best ice wines.
The Safe at Home Society is a Yukon organization that works to end and prevent homelessness in the territory…
The longest night, the shortest day. Either way you measure, if you celebrate during or near midwinter, or Winter Solstice…
Let There Be Light Read More »
Having spent Christmas in three countries, there is one thing which will never change for me: eating potato salad and sausages on Christmas.
Christmas and Potato Salad Read More »
I was not sure what to expect for my first Christmas Bird Count, a few winters ago. For someone who, back then, didn’t know her birds…
Counting Birds This Christmas Read More »
We’re nearing the end of the year and soon we’ll all be gathered with our friends and families, glasses of champagne in hand…
Let Your Creativity Shine All Year-Round Read More »
The holidays through a toddler’s lens For many of us, that first Christmas as a parent is something very special. So special, in fact, that
His Third, 1st Christmas Read More »
So, remember that Christmas comes but once a year … and embrace that thought and whatever meaning this humble idiom holds for you.
Christmas Comes But Once A Year Read More »
Anyone who has watched the holiday favourite Home Alone can see what some of the stresses are of travelling during the Christmas season.
When Santa’s Magic Is Not An Option Read More »
The holidays are upon us, and what better way to welcome in another Christmas season than by enjoying a glass of eggnog?
What came first, the egg or the nog? Read More »
Imagine your own cabin, far in the wilderness, steps away from a beautiful lake and spectacular mountain vistas.
A Northern Wilderness Escape Read More »
Purolator has unveiled this year’s limited-edition holiday art boxes representing all provinces and territories including a Yukon artist.
The Purolator Artist Read More »
According to Zero Waste Canada, only 1 per cent of everything the average person buys is still in use six months after Christmas.
DIY Eco-Friendly Christmas Read More »
The Whitehorse Community Choir’s annual Christmas shows are happening Dec. 2-3, and won’t be scaled down due to pandemic restrictions.
I’ve just finished “taking down Christmas” for another year. I love the ritual; the small, silent, solitary ceremony of this dismantling.
Grey Matters: Christmas memories Read More »
Last-minute shoppers are sure to find something for a friend or family member at Yukon Artists @ Work. There are also lots of small treasures for topping up stocking, or add some sparkle to what has been a very strange and difficult year.
The Christmas elves of YA@W Read More »
I just can’t wait for Christmas to come around again and the kitchen abounds with the cooking smells of Christmas pudding.
December brings three things; colder weather, drier skin and the inevitable onslaught of terrible Christmas movies.
The appeal of terrible Christmas movies Read More »
It’s tough to sit on Santa’s knee from a distance of two metres, but many of our seasonal traditions have required a pandemic-appropriate makeover this year.
Christmas promises to be white as a Bing Crosby croons. As we Canadians hunker down for the Yuletide to come, let us raise a wassail bowl to the fact we don’t live in Iceland.
Trolls and ogresses for Christmas Read More »
Murray Martin gives WUY permission to share this poem free of charge every holiday. We wish you a safe and Merry Christmas, and please drive responsibly at all times of the year.
On the Other Side of the Coin Read More »
Let’s face it, some folks get really ramped up about the season of festive excess that descends upon us every December. For many of them (even
It’s beginning to look a lot like shopping Read More »
Well folks, with the holidays fast descending upon us and many lamenting the lack of a decent theatre in the Yukon, I know what you’re
Netflix and Christmas Read More »
Since 1991, Wayne Henderson, aka Garbage Truck Santa, has delighted Yukoners with his colourful light displays, dancing antlers, music and gifts of candy canes. Now, Henderson can feel confident that his garbage truck will keep bringing joy throughout the holiday season for years to come.
When the community comes together, Christmas magic is possible Read More »
As the holiday season rapidly approaches, Yukoners find themselves in the full swing of seasonal craft markets. One of the most highly-anticipated events in the
Twelve days of holiday cheer Read More »
Every holiday season the Challenge Disability Resource Group brings their clients together with business community supporters, funders and government officials, for the Challenge Annual Christmas
Opportunity is what they do Read More »
For many, the holiday season would not be complete without their favourite Christmas music. The Whitehorse Community Choir has the perfect solution for those who
Ring in the Holidays with Song Read More »
Merry Christmas to Ellen and Robert Bruce. Merry Christmas to Hannah and Joe Netro. Merry Christmas to Jessie and Charlie Thomas. Merry Christmas to Fanny
Didee & Didoo: Christmas in Heaven Read More »
Donna found peace, happiness and calmness during her first simpler Christmas in the North.
My first Christmas in the North: 1961 Read More »
What image appears in your imagination when you think about Christmas? There re amny, however, the brightest and most magnificent picture that comes to mind is of Santa Claus and the sounds of the bells.
Thank you for bringing the magic of Christmas to life in Whitehorse Read More »
The cast including shepherds, angels, wise persons and citizens. PHOTO: Dan Davidson What would Christmas Eve be without carols and a pageant. All are
Ready for Christmas Eve Read More »
The time-honoured English tradition of the Christmas pantomime (known affectionately as just “panto”) was not part of my childhood. For the benefit of those of us who weren’t weaned on this particular theatrical fare, it’s important to bear in mind various traditions, tropes, and stereotypes of an English-style panto.
At least I’m not a giraffe’s backside this time Read More »
This year, commit to giving presents that will be useful, meaningful and appreciated. There are many (so many!) options for Yukoners to consider if you just think a little creatively.
A Clutterless Christmas Read More »
Santa Claus: known by many names in countless countries. He represents kindness, generosity, sharing, positivity and goodwill to all.
Santa: A Superhero! Read More »
Christmas —’tis the season to be jolly, for many; but for others, not so much (think “Grinch”!). Perhaps … just maybe … a little balance
After almost nine months on the job, the Honourable Angélique Bernard is loving her new role as the Commissioner of Yukon. That time has been
Throwing the doors open Read More »
Pre-Christmas in the Klondike, It’s a season of bazaars and open houses that lead up to the actual holidays.
It’s beginning to look a lot like … (you know) Read More »
This year’s Spruce Bog Craft Fair features a wide array of crafts, from quilts that mirror paintings, to paintings that mirror nature, to knit designs
It’s (almost) that most wonderful time of the year … Read More »
Only two weeks to go until the 2018 Cranberry Fair, when, again, over 40 artists will gather to present the Yukon’s exceptional artistic craftsmanship.
The Yukon’s exclusive arts and crafts Read More »
It’s official. Apart from a few hardy species that relish cold weather for some absurd reason, backyard garden 2018 has now been decommissioned. Several less-hardy
It’s time for Mr. Green Jeans to hang it all up Read More »
Ruth Treskatis, volunteer and Janna Swales, executive director, proudly display their creations in front of the popsicle stick model of the SS Klondike at the
Rope wreaths and Yukon steamers Read More »
Early morning at 7 a.m. on Saturday, December 23 I began my journey to Skagway. The brisk Whitehorse temperatures of -27ºC would be a distant
Skagway shenanigans Read More »
In the hyper-sensitive world of childhood, an ill-chosen word can sometimes have a devastating impact, even if no harm is intended. I’m not talking about the
The humiliation of having a 5-cent timepiece Read More »
Back in the 1930s and 40s mom baked her own goodies and desserts. They tasted far better than the modern off-the-shelf desserts.
The holiday season ushers in all kinds of warming specialty drinks to cozy up with around the house. This Hot Dickens Cider is named after
Christmas is in the air and for many Yukoners that means either a chance to reconnect with family and friends, deepen their faith in Christianity
Festivus For The Rest Of Us Read More »
After all the bazaars and seasonal open houses are done, and folks are just about ready to settle down at home waiting for Christmas Morning
Getting Ready for Christmas Eve Read More »
Holiday season is a time of celebration. For Hospice Yukon, it is the time to offer support to grieving Yukoners during the Lights of Life
Auld acquaintance shan’t be forgot Read More »
The Yukon Craft Society is holding its second annual Spruce Bog Boutique in the Westmark Whitehorse Hotel from December 7 to 20.
Looking for a lovely gift… Read More »
For the parents who had heard that Santa Claus wasn’t going to be able to make it to the Whitehorse Winterval Festival Santa Claus Parade and the Tree Lighting Ceremony on Main Street, you can now let your children know he will be there – with bells on!
Santa Claus is coming to town Read More »
“It’s okay to not be okay,” said Reverend Bev Brazier. That’s the concept around the Blue Christmas service held at the United Church on Sunday, December 3. The annual service anticipates that Christmas can be a very intense and challenging time for some people.
Honouring sadness at Christmastime Read More »
The third annual Christmas Market at the Old Fire Hall will be held Friday, December 1 and Saturday, December 2. Once again the event is
Christmas shopping at the Old Fire Hall Read More »
On Saturday, December 2, the Yukon Association for Community Living (YACL) is having its annual Christmas Craft Fair and Open House.
A community living craft fair Read More »
If you don’t know what to get the geek on your Christmas list, the Yukon Comic Culture Society (YCCS) is coming to the rescue. The
The 15th annual Northwestel Festival of Trees will kick off on Thursday, Nov. 23 with the Business After Hours (BAH) Humbug event at the Yukon
Christmas cheer and improving health care Read More »
The approaching Advent Season means that it will soon be what I sometimes refer to as Bazaar Season in Dawson City.
Advent season is Bazaar season in Dawson Read More »
This year’s Spruce Bog Craft Sale takes place Saturday, November 18. There are plenty of returning vendors, as well as a few newbies, for a total of roughly 100 booths.
This delicious mélange of peanuts, chocolate, and almond bark has become a family favourite. 6. Allow to harden for at least 1 hour. 7. Enjoy
Christmas Crockpot Candy Read More »
December is the Friday of the year. The whole month is filled with giddy anticipation for the budding winter wonderland, parallel to the giddy anticipation
Winter Anticipation Read More »
Organizers for the Christmas Eve Pageant Photo Shoot were on edge as October 2 dawned. Would there be a lot of snow on the Bonanza
Christmas Eve Preparations in October Read More »
With December well underway, I’m finally inured to the barrage of seasonal music that assails us whenever we set foot outdoors. Don’t get me wrong.
It’s Beginning to Sound a Lot Like… Read More »
The Christmas and New Year’s letter was a tradition in England that predated the first Christmas card in 1843, according to www.Smithsonian.com. With the expansion
How to Write a Memorable Christmas Letter Read More »
As the season of overindulgence is upon us, binging and overeating becomes an almost daily occurrence. From cookies and treats at the office to endless
Exercise May Eliminate the Harmful Effects of Overeating Read More »
From stunning jewelery, fine arts and unique crafts to quality prepared foods and personal care products hand made by Yukon artisans, the 12 Days of
A happy melodic song rings along the Yukon River below the dam, and you imagine it’s a pretty little bird singing in a tree. But it’s
The Yukon’s Winter Mermaid: The American Dipper Read More »
One of the philosophical pillars of the Learning Tree Daycare is to teach the kids there about helping other people. “Teaching kindness and all of
On Saturday, Dec. 3 the kids get to shop. All by themselves, without parents watching over shoulders. It’s the perfect chance for them to buy
Christmas Eve, 1946. Several actors huddle around their microphones, live-broadcasting a radio station’s seasonal drama, complete with commercial intervals and a touch of Yuletide music.
Murder, betrayal or New Year celebrations – these are the topics on the list. It is December 30 and we have to decide which story
Newspaper-Making in Namibia Read More »
Yes, baby, it’s cold outside. But birding can get you out of the house, connect you with nature, and other people. During December’s Christmas bird
Tips on Winter Birding Read More »
A couple of weeks ago, my 17-year-old neighbour hailed me from across the street, “Hey, Ken. Happy Hanukkah!” After a moment of stunned surprise, I
Go ahead, say “Merry Christmas” Read More »
Delicate and fine, the American Beauty Rose china service was surrounded by gleaming silver cutlery, platters and serving bowls passed down through family generations. All
Jamaican Baked Bananas for Christmas Read More »
I have read A Christmas Carol many times, but I can’t seem to recall is if Ebenezer Scrooge smoked a cigar or a pipe, or
Christmas is a time of gatherings with family and friends. But what if you find yourself alone at that time of year? Well, if you’re
Christmas in Dawson Read More »
We have reached that point in the season where we don’t get a lot of direct sunlight in Dawson City’s historic townsite. Those who live
Dawson Lights up for Christmas Read More »
Historians agree that our modern Christmas tree tradition originated in the German Renaissance period (circa 1500). Martin Luther added candles as decoration. Prior to candles,
The Christmas season is upon us. For cigar lovers, this is a perfect excuse to indulge and order up a nice selections of stogies. For
Many beloved Christmas films had inauspicious debuts. It’s a Wonderful Life lost money for the studio when it was released in 1946, but television viewings
Love, Ambivalently Read More »
Humane Society Dawson is celebrating a milestone birthday this year. The “small shelter with a big heart” turns 20 years old, and shows no signs
20 years of going to the dogs … Read More »
I’m happy to record that, except for the arrival of the Sears Wish Book at North 60 Petro Express, everything else related to Christmas here
Brightening Up Even the Darkest Nights Read More »
Each year, Whitehorse ushers in the Christmas season by lighting the gigantic evergreen tree on Front Street, a parade along Main Street, and Santa arrives
A Northern Tradition Read More »
Jessica Vellenga will offer antique lace pendants and cowls created from old sweaters. A graduate of McMaster University with study abroad experience at University of
‘Tis the season: Christmas 2015 Read More »
Living far away from your family means that sometimes your strength and persistence will be tested. It’s Christmas 2014 and I am in Montreal. A
Another Christmas without my family Read More »
“There are two seasonal diversions that can ease the bite of any winter. One is the January thaw. The other is the seed catalogues” – Hal
Seed Catalogues Launch Dreams Read More »
November and most of December were mild in the Klondike this winter. Wondrously, it only took two-and-a-half days to warm up St. Paul’s Anglican Church enough
St. Paul’s Tries To Get Warmer Read More »
“Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens / Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens / Brown paper packages tied up with strings / These
In Bloom for Christmas Read More »
Sometimes you experience things that you never would have expected. I never thought I would be living above the Arctic Circle in Old Crow dressed
Claus for the Cause Read More »
Nuts are a staple product come Christmas time. The Nutcracker ballet is a staple theatre production, too. Combine the two and you have yourself a
A Tough Nut to Crack Read More »
Jake will be getting presents from Santa Claus, and his dog, Spencer, will too. What about the dogs & cats at the Mae Bachur Animal Shelter?
In the dark days of winter, we could all stand to sing a page from the Swedish songbook; in particular, the tradition of Sankta Lucia,
Bring back the light Read More »
It’s a season of traditions, and for thousands of Canadians this means taking part in the annual Christmas Bird Count. Called the “longest-running science project
Happiness is a Warm Bird Read More »
It was December sometime in the mid-1950s. I was in the Baptist Mission School here in Whitehorse. Behind the fenced-in grounds of the school were
Getting Ready for Christmas Read More »
I’ve got a moose stew I usually throw together in the winter for a party. I get it going on the stove, and when it’s
Eric’s Christmas Moose Stew Read More »
Whether you attend December 15 or 16, Keith Todd promises that Music for a Winter’s Eve will be “a magical, festive night of music.” Todd
The Nutcracker is coming to Dawson City just in time for the holidays. The Northern Lights School of Dance in Whitehorse is staging the traditional
The Nutcracker Comes to Dawson Read More »
The Yukon is known for its craft fairs. From Dawson to Faro to Teslin, each community has its own craft niche. But when you get
Our house got turned upside down last Saturday. All the furniture in the living room was shifted , and a big table for sorting costumes
Christmas Eve Preparations Before Halloween? Read More »
Christmas – when presents take precedence and work is cast under the bed and forgotten. Youth and adults alike put off assignments until the final
Christmas Vacation Procrastination Read More »
Attention hearty Yukon yuletide carolers: prepare to step up your game. Whitehorse’s choir collective, Messiah Chorale, invites you to sing-a-long this solstice weekend. And not
Take Caroling a Step Further Read More »
Twas the week before Christmas and all through the farm. Not a chicken was stirring, they’re all in the barn. All summer they roam, but
A Quiet Yukon Christmas Read More »
For more than a decade volunteers have been bringing bundles of stuff to hundreds of families in need around Whitehorse at Christmas — and making
A Turkey and Some Gifts Can Make a Big Difference Read More »
My new job at a remote bush camp kept my wife Pearl and I apart for our first Christmas in 1946. When the spring rolled
The Christmas That I Met Lady Sherry Read More »
Gerry Steers has the patience of a saint. The owner of Gerry’s Computer Magic spends her days doing what she loves best – photographing animals.
The purrrrfect portrait Read More »
Christmas Eve is a busy night in Dawson City, with all four of the churches holding their own late evening services in honour of the
Staging the Nativity in the Museum Read More »
The stories are as varied as the goods for sale. Yukon has a lot of crafty and artistic people, and this is the time of
Homegrown Hoedown: The Christmas craft fair season is upon us Read More »
The Dawson pre-Christmas season launched on Nov. 10 as the gym in the Robert Service School filled up for the Dawson Daycare’s Bazaar. This was
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like… You Know Read More »
You have a problem. Through no fault of your own you have acquired a “Guy.” This is to say a human male and not a
When does Christmas start? Of course it is December 25, but when can the hoopla begin? Back in 1991, I was volunteered to play Santa
Countdown to the hoopla Read More »
Sometimes, finding that special gift for someone who is a wine lover seems like a daunting challenge, so I’d like to devote this article to
Holiday Gift Ideas for Wine Lovers Read More »
Given that it had been a mild winter thus far, the thought of bone-chilling cold was not top of mind. Rather, I was preoccupied with
Pimp My Ice Shack for Christmas Read More »
There are few holidays more revered in tradition than Christmas. In our hearts and minds, Christmas holds a special place all its own. For most
Celebrating Traditions of the Holiday Season Read More »
40 Santas donned the red and white and ran [pub crawled?] the entire two blocks of Main Street in Manayunk. Or.
The Real Santa Claus Does Not Run Read More »
My best Christmas ever felt humdrum and boring at first. I was a first-year university student in a Greyhound bus for 10 hours to spend
Christmas Comes to This Read More »
In Klondike days, the oldtimers would have used canned spinach to make this quiche. Today, we have the luxury of being able to buy fresh
A Christmas Savoury Read More »
“If I had one wish that I could wish this holiday season, it would be that all the children of the world join hands and
The Poem That Launched Our Santa Read More »
Cher Yukon, Yes, it is that time of year again. I can’t believe I have been in Montréal almost four months. Of course this festive
Christmas has exploded 12 doors down. Read More »
“You pour the brandy on the pudding and set fire to it?! You English are strange”. Whitehorse in the snowy grip of Winter 2001. Basement
Home for Christmas Read More »
The snow is flying, the sky is full of clouds and apparently this is the way it is to be for a while. What is
The Astronomers Christmas Wish List Read More »
Long been a symbol of the holiday season, the infamous mistletoe — or modern-day kissing ball — has been placed in doorways and arches the
Kissing Underneath the Mistletoe Read More »
There’s a new gallery in town … but only for a little while. Five artists will display their artwork in Philippe’s Bicycle Repair during the
Artrepreneur: Bike Shop Makes Room for ‘The Gritty Gallery’ Read More »
I was pondering what to write about in this article, when I was approached by a co-worker of mine who is heading out to family
Wines to Serve With Christmas Dinner Read More »
Let me begin by saying happy holidays to each and every one of you. I know that gets said a lot this time of year
Extreme Christmas Shopping Read More »
A battle is raging inside the F.H. Collins Gadzoosdaa Student Residence common room. Potato, turnip and carrot skins fly across the tabletop as 18 busy
Anatomy of a Christmas Kindness Read More »
NEWS FROM OLD CROW DECEMBER IS ALWAYS BUSY IT MAKES SOME OF US DIZZY. CHRISTMAS MUSIC WE HEAR SO WE KNOW HOLIDAY IS NEAR. THE
Didee & Didoo – Poem “News from Old Crow” Read More »
Food banks often start with the churches, which are acting out their faith’s instructions to look after the poor. In Dawson, the Transients’ Dinners that
Dawson Looks After Those in Need Read More »
It is 3:30 in the afternoon, on a beautiful fall day in Whitehorse, and the long narrow hallway at Northern Lights School of Dance (NLSD)
A Christmas Classic Is on Its Way Read More »
Patti Flather is sitting at a coffee shop talking about how much fun it is to write strong roles for actors over 40. “There’s just
Romantic Christmas comedy had a long journey Read More »
One of my favourite traditions of the holiday season is planting containers of amaryllis bulbs. The amaryllis is a beautiful and fascinating bulb. Among the
Following a Festive Tradition Read More »
As the Christmas and holiday season roll around, several friends have asked me for gift suggestions for the wine enthusiasts on their gift list. Without
Gifts for Wine Lovers Read More »
Kissing underneath the mistletoe is among the most favourite of traditions celebrated during the holiday season. But where did this unique symbol of the season
Mistletoe Made Merry! Read More »
I was lucky enough to be able to see The Soul Menders twice. Because of travel plans, I had to miss opening night and reviewed
From dress rehearsal to final performance Read More »
I love Christmas … the lights that light up Main Street, the smells of Christmas baking, the excitement of wrapping up secrets and putting them
Christmas for Farmers Read More »
Barbara Chamberlin is loving the wordplay surrounding the Whitehorse Community Choir’s upcoming Christmas show, Christmas Caliente. “It’s music to warm your soul,” she says deliciously.
Christmas Concert is Caliente, Caliente, Caliente Read More »
Arts Underground was packed on Nov. 20. Not only was the Yukon Art Society Christmas show opening, but Yukon Women in Music was holding a
Artrepreneur: A Visual Feast … and Then Some Read More »
With the drop in temperatures, the shorter days and the recent snowfall, I am reminded that we are headed into the holiday season. Few places
A Toast to a ‘Sparkling Season’ Read More »
As we approach the festive holiday season, the Christmas cacti comes into full bloom, illuminating holiday dècor with its exotic and abundant blossoms. This full-spectrum
Hockey players can craft, too. That is the message from Arlin McFarlane, artistic director for Yukon Educational Theatre’s Inzanity Wing, the backbone behind this year’s
Play makers: Get your craft on Read More »
When I was a child, my father built a 12-foot-long stone fireplace in the centre of our living room. Little did I know, at the
Magical Christmas Mantels Read More »
??BY DAN DAVIDSON The snowplough went by at noon today; I think it’ll go by again. The reason I think this is plain to the
The Snowplough Went By at Noon Today Read More »
The revered holiday poinsettia is among the most-beautiful and significant flowering plants of the holiday season. Also known as the Christmas star or Christmas Flower,
The Sacred Flower of Christmas Read More »
As we race toward Christmas and the new year of promise that follows, I can’t help but reflect on the wonderful and poignant experiences that
Wine Throughout the Year Read More »
Over a mug of root beer, the editor of What’s Up Yukon, Darrell Hoo key, extols his particular Christmas Wish List. Topping the list, Wish
The editor’s Christmas Wish List Read More »
On the first Sunday after southern Yukon’s cold snap waned, my roommates and I piled into Jayden Soroka’s Subaru and headed down the Fish Lake
Families and Christmas Trees: All Shapes and Size Read More »
Among the reasons I know I’ve turned into my mother: the cookies. Yes, I am the middle-aged mother who bakes only sugarless, oatmeal-raisin cookies. This
A Neophyte’s Guide to Christmas Cookies Read More »
Christmas and New Year’s are fast approaching us here in the Yukon, and this weekend reminded me what a beautiful and magical place we live
A Happy Start To The Holidays in Dawson City Read More »
News From Old Crow DECEMBER IS ALWAYS BUSY IT MAKES SOME OF US DIZZY. CHRISTMAS MUSIC WE HEAR SO WE KNOW HOLIDAY IS NEAR. THE
Didee & Didoo – Poem “News from Old Crow” Read More »
So now the rich, velvety darkness of the Yukon winter has descended and the temperatures at my cabin have dropped below minus 20, several evenings.
Wine for a Winter’s Eve Read More »
The bright-red colour and tart flavour of Yukon cranberries complements Christmas feasts beautifully. For a change, try baking cranberry sauce ahead of the big day.
Cranberries Colour Christmas Read More »
If I recall it rite, it was that young lad Forest Gumpp that said “Life is like a crate of onions. You don’t know what
The members of the Yukon Artists @ Work Co-operative have put together a pre-Christmas show that gives viewers a multifaceted portrait of winter life in
Artrepreneur: Minus 40/North of 60 Read More »
A four-foot-something tree, adorned with angels, captures my attention as I enter Hospice Yukon. The lighting is soft and I am greeted warmly as I
Lights of Life … for everyone Read More »
The Norfolk Island pine is a popular and spirited plant that has adapted to many indoor living spaces. Enjoyed for its close similarity to an
The Indoor Living Christmas Tree Read More »
I Love Christmas FOR CHRISTMAS I CAN’T WAIT THEN OUR HOUSES WE’LL DECORATE. WHEN CHRISTMAS CAROLS I HEAR I KNOW CHRISTMAS IS HERE. I JUST
Didee & Didoo – Poem “I Love Christmas” Read More »
Here comes the Yuletide observing season, so get ready to tilt your neck up. There are plenty of cosmic events happening in those amazing Yukon
Jupiter Takes Centre Stage Through December Read More »
There is no surer sign of the holiday season than the annual staging of The Nutcracker. The Northern Lights School of Dance is presenting the
Beloved Nutcracker Ballet draws audience into the seats … and onto the stage Read More »
The Job My Santa adventures in the Yukon began when George Green needed a Santa for an Learning Disabilities Association of Yukon fundraiser at Hougen’s
The Claus Expose: Santa Dishes on Doubters, Believers, the Unwilling and More Read More »
Pam Charmin is a night owl. As organizer of the Yukon Craft Society’s annual Spruce Bog craft sale, she has to be. Charmin joined the
Just Do It and Do It and Do It Read More »
For some Yukoners, there are only two seasons: summer and choir. The four choirs of the Whitehorse Community Choir (WCC) reconvened in September, and, for
Choir is Ready to Get You Into Christmas Spirit Read More »
CHRISTMAS CONCERT TIME IS NEAR AND IT COMES ONCE A YEAR. THE WEATHER IS A BIT COOL AN’ WE ALL GO TO THE SCHOOL. THE
Didee & Didoo – Poem “Christmas Concert” Read More »
Finnish sweet buns with finely ground cardamom, shortbread, chocolate-chip cookies and Finnish sugar-cinnamon cookies — Ann Dibbs’ husband Al delivers a plateful to the table
Christmas treat sales help seniors Read More »
There’s nothing like the fun of picking out and decorating the perfect Christmas tree to put you in the holiday spirit. But if one tree
Festival of Trees Offers Several Events to Light Up the Season Read More »
A new writer submitted a story the other day. A good story, too: well-written, informative, witty. But something in the first paragraph hit one of
I Really Don’t Like Xmas Read More »
This festive season, why not blow the minds of your nearest and dearest by pairing beer – not wine – with your holiday shrimp rings
This Season, Beer Eats at the Grown-ups’ Table Read More »
Is Logan sick of getting the same old moose bones every year? Would Fluffy like a pink rhinestone-studded collar, or is beaver skin more her
Santa Claus, Pet Whisperer Read More »
Darkness is closing in at 4:30 and it’s finally started to get cold here on the week I’m writing this. The cold is a good
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas Read More »
My name is Anthony, and I love meat. This past holiday season I was granted a Christmas miracle: a miracle of the meaty kind. Some
Meat, My Friend, Bessie Read More »
thimble is a little cap worn on the finger while sewing. Common in past days, maybe not so common today (unless you are a quilter),
A Thimble Full of Christmas Cranberries Read More »
ELVES North Pole is where they stay where they work and play. They work, nonstop in Santa’s toy shop. They make lots of noise Building
Didee & Didoo – Poem “Elves” Read More »
Christmas Eve is an ecumenical operation in Dawson City, and St. Paul’s Anglican gets the honour of hosting the 7 pm Carol Service because it
Getting in Tune for Christmas Eve Read More »
It’s the season to eat, drink and be merry with friends and love ones. So what if we told you that you could kill two
Tidings of Hops and Barley Read More »
The poinsettia, or Christmas Star as it is known throughout Europe, is one of the very few plants that bloom during winter and the holiday
Caring for That Christmas Poinsettia Read More »
As we are invited to holiday gatherings at friends’ homes and begin to realize that our runway for shopping for gifts is rapidly running out,
Wine and Wine Gift Ideas for the Holidays Read More »
BC Radio One has been running a survey to find out when people think it would be okay to play Christmas music, and a lot
Developing a Painless Pageant Read More »
Cake Balls are a nice replacement for classic rum balls – lighter in texture because their insides have more cake than icing sugar
Festive Cake Balls Read More »
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas— with a twist, that is. The Klondike Institute of Art and Culture (KIAC) in Dawson City is
Crafts Become Art at the KIAC Christmas Fair Read More »
Georgi Pearson’s job keeps her up at night. Fortunately, she loves what she does so much that a bit of lost sleep seems a reasonable
Handmade for Christmas Read More »
You may be familiar with the partridge in the pear tree and the two turtle doves – counting birds is a longstanding Christmas tradition. The
Counting Birds: A Christmas Tradition Read More »
Spinach Pie This is called Spinach Pie in my house, but it’s actually a no-crust quiche. My mom makes this for me when I visit,
Grateful isn’t a word that automatically springs to mind when I think about myself as a child. My family wasn’t awash in money, but there
The Christmas Visitor Read More »
I can’t believe I am writing my last wine column of the year! This is a time when I reflect on what I have experienced
Last-Minute Christmas and New Year’s Thoughts Read More »
As Christmas approaches I am frequently asked, “What do you get for that special someone at Christmas who is interested in astronomy without spending a
High-Tech Christmas on a $100 Budget Read More »
It seems to be that time of year again, when people want to give presents to friends. It’s also that time of year to really
A Pet for Christmas? Think Carefully Read More »
Dashing through the snow, in a one-horse open sleigh, o’er the fields we go, laughing all the way, ha, ha ha. Bells on bobtail ring
Christmas on the Farm Read More »
Once the flurry of pre-Christmas activities dies down, there’s no need to feel bored just because school is out and you have a few days
welcome to a new year of news and musing from the Klondike, where the most descriptive word for the several weeks seems to be “snow”.
Lots of Snow in the Klondike Read More »
Goose is not an everyday kind of food. Some find it too greasy to eat, but others love it because of the oils. I like
Plucking Our Christmas Dinner Read More »
The festive season is upon us and so too is food for entertaining. Here is a trio of dips, ones that can be made ahead,
Dipping into that Festive Flavour Read More »
With Christmas soon arriving I am usually bombarded with emails enquiring, what is the best gift this season for a budding Yukon amateur astronomer? The
Gearing Up for Christmas Read More »