December 2020
Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve is the evening or entire day before Christmas Day, the festival commemorating the birth of Jesus. Christmas Day is observed around the world, and Christmas Eve is widely observed as a full or partial holiday in anticipation of Christmas Day. Together, both days are considered one of the most culturally significant celebrations in Christendom and Western society. Christmas celebrations in the denominations of Western Christianity have long begun on Christmas Eve, due in part to the Christian liturgical…
Find out more »Christmas Day
Christmas (or Feast of the Nativity) is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed primarily on December 25 as a religious and cultural celebration among billions of people around the world. Popular modern customs of the holiday include: gift giving completing an Advent calendar or Advent wreath Christmas music and caroling viewing a Nativity play an exchange of Christmas cards church services a special meal, and the display of various Christmas decorations, including Christmas trees, Christmas lights,…
Find out more »Boxing Day
Boxing Day is a holiday celebrated the day after Christmas Day, thus being the second day of Christmastide. It originated in the United Kingdom and is celebrated in a number of countries that previously formed part of the British Empire. Boxing Day is on 26 December, although the attached bank holiday or public holiday may take place either on that day or one or two days later. In Nova Scotia Boxing Day is not a statutory holiday. It is, however,…
Find out more »Mayor and Council Holiday Skates
The free skating events will take place at the Eastlink Centre Charlottetown, Simmons Sports Centre, Cody Banks Arena and Arena A in the Bell Aliant Centre as follows: Sunday, December 27 at 3 p.m. – Cody Banks Arena (58 Maple Ave.) Monday, December 28 at 4 p.m. – Arena A in the Bell Aliant Centre (560 University Ave.) A maximum of up to 45 people will be permitted at each skate. Masks must be worn while indoors, unless…
Find out more »January 2021
Old Christmas
Little Christmas, also known as Old Christmas, is one of the traditional names among Irish Christians and Amish Christians for 6 January, which is also known more widely as the Feast of the Epiphany, celebrated after the conclusion of the twelve days of Christmastide.
Find out more »The Magic of Christmas at Wyatt Heritage Properties
It might be January, but don’t put away that sense of Christmas wonder just yet. The program, The Magic of Christmas at Wyatt Heritage Properties, is back on the calendar for Wednesday, January 13, and Thursday, January 14th. The program, which explores the tradition of the Christmas tree throughout the centuries, had to be postponed in December when the COVID-19 circuit breaker was put in place. But while Christmas 2020 might be behind us, the magic and the mystery is…
Find out more »Takeout Roast Beef Dinner
Treat your sweetie on Saturday, February 13 at Park Royal United Church. Adults $18 and Children under 12 - $9.00. Tickets available by calling church office at 902-894-9656. Menu includes tender roast beef, mashed potatoes (side of gravy), carrots, turnip, peas, roll, and a giant delicious cupcake for dessert. We ask that you come in to the office to pick up and pay for your tickets and please have a cheque made out to Park Royal United Church or the…
Find out more »9th Annual Alzheimer Awareness Conference
Let’s stop the stigma around Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia and build connections, because #connectionsmatter! It begins with understanding, education, advocacy and engagement. Join us for the 9th Annual Alzheimer Awareness Conference on Thursday, January 28, 2021 from 10:00am to 12:00pm available virtually via Zoom. Presenters will include the leading health experts on the Island, a family care partner, Teepa Snow and your Alzheimer’s Society team. For more information please visit www.alzpei.ca or contact the Alzheimer Society 902-628-2257.
Find out more »February 2021
Lunar New Year
Year of the Metal Ox So in 2021 it's the “Year of the Metal Ox,” which hasn't happened for 60 years. The Ox represents the first year of the 12-year zodiacal cycle, with 2020 being the “Year of the Metal Rat.
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