Christmas
Holiday Baking
During the holiday break, I spent time baking all sorts of treats — sourdough turkey, candy canes, and Christmas trees, classic French custard canelés, and a homemade apple tart. Every moment spent baking fills me with a deep sense of happiness and calm. The only downside is the never-ending pile of dishes afterward.
36 CBG Band Holiday Concert
I thought I was done with this Christmas concert, but here I am again with the 36 Canadian Brigade Group Band’s annual holiday performance. Since I extended my military service, it looks like I’ll be appearing a few more times. This year, I found myself taking on a new challenge: learning to play the Irish […]
Windsor Christmas Market
I had the pleasure of performing Christmas carols at Windsor’s very first Christmas Market, where downtown streets were lined with festive vendors, live holiday music filled the air, and a magical parade of illuminated woodland animals. The Makers Community and Mermaid Theatre brought this unique celebration to life, and the atmosphere was so vibrant that […]
Bringing Home the Perfect Christmas Trees
This year, we went out once again to cut down our Christmas tree—a tradition that’s quickly becoming a cherished annual event. At the U-Cut tree farm, the trees seemed to have grown especially well this season, and we managed to find a beautifully plump one. Even though a chainsaw could have made quick work of […]
Victorian Christmas
I performed Christmas carols at the Victorian Christmas event held at the Halifax Citadel.A “Victorian Christmas” recreates the way Christmas was celebrated in 19th-century Britain during the reign of Queen Victoria—families gathering together, decorating trees, and enjoying songs and games. It’s all about capturing that warm, nostalgic holiday spirit.
A Winter Symphony “Christmas Tree in the Snow”
As the first snowflakes delicately descend from the heavens, blanketing the world in a serene white coat, the air becomes imbued with the enchantment of the holiday season. In the midst of this winter wonderland, a solitary figure stands tall and proud—the Christmas tree, adorned with a tapestry of shimmering lights and ornaments.