Many Canadians have a day off work on December 25 and many spend the day with close relatives or friends. It is customary to exchange gifts, enjoy a special festive meal and, perhaps, attend a special church service.

In some Canadian families and in the United States, a mythical figure called Santa Claus brings gifts. He travels on a sleigh pulled by reindeer, enters homes via the chimney and leaves presents and candy in Christmas stockings or in a pile under the Christmas tree. In other families, individual members exchange carefully selected gifts. Popular gifts are toys, games and candy for children and clothes, music, alcohol and practical or luxury items for adults. Canadians may open their presents on Christmas Eve after a special church service or during the morning or after lunch on Christmas Day.

The original meaning of Christmas is a special church service, or mass, to celebrate the birth of Christ. The story of the Nativity, or the events surrounding the birth of Jesus, are particularly important in religious celebrations of Christmas. However, many traditions that are around today have their roots in pre-Christian winter festivals. These include the importance of candles and decorations made from evergreen bushes and tree, symbolizing everlasting light and life.

Date :
December 25, 2020

presented by
Studio Theatre Perth
“our movies keep getting better and better”

In MAUDIE, arthritic Maud Dowley (Sally Hawkins)– who’s living in Nova Scotia with her selfish aunt — is shocked to learn that her money-loving brother has sold their family home. She answers an ad to become a housekeeper for a local fish peddler, Everett Lewis (Ethan Hawke), and, after a rocky start, she starts to fit in. He lets her paint flowers and birds on the walls of his small home (where she also now lives). A customer sees the paintings and, later, asks to buy some postcards that Maud has made. This eventually leads to widespread success; even Vice President Richard Nixon buys one of Maud’s painting in the 1950s. Maud and Everett eventually decide to marry, but the extra attention being paid to Maud because of her art rankles the inarticulate Everett, causing tension in the house. But despite the many challenges they face, they discover that happiness is within their reach.

$12 at the door and in advance at Tickets Please 11 Gore St E, Perth, 613-485-6434
www.ticketsplease.ca.

Date :
December 2, 2020 at 2pm

December 5, 2020 at 7pm

Event location :
63 Gore Street E. (Entrance on Colbourne Street)

Perth, ON

Contact :
https://www.studiotheatreperth.com/

starring Kieran More
December 10-13, 2020
December ideally is a time of gathering around the fire, whilst outside the snow falls on the ground. It is a perfect opportunity to listen to stories being read aloud, allowing yourself to become lost in clever mysteries from bygone days.

Kieran More has tread the boards at the St. Lawrence Shakespeare Festival, the Ottawa Little Theatre, as well as at Perth Studio Theatre in an early production of Robert Service’s Yukon Gold. Upon retiring and moving to Perth, he set about recording several Sir Arthur Conan Doyle stories for long term care residents and staff to enjoy, as a way of giving back to the community in these challenging times. Having a story told to you is a priceless gift, and Kieran is a master storyteller. Now he will grace our stage for four performances only, taking on the personas of Dr. Watson, Sherlock Holmes, and numerous other colorful characters in two short stories -The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle, and The Man with the Twisted Lip.

Snuggle into one of our comfy theatre seats, wear your mask, and slip into the world of the greatest detective of all time. This fundraiser for Perth Studio Theatre is a perfect opportunity to wile a way a few hours.

In home viewing: $17.50
Tickets for live show: $20

Date :
December 10-13, 2020

Event location :
Perth, ON

Contact :
https://www.studiotheatreperth.com/

Save the date! Santa is coming to Perth and inviting YOU to come by the Perth Lions Hall for a ‘drive by’ visit. Saturday, December 5th between 4:00 and 7:00 PM. See the details below. The Perth Lions and the Perth & District Agricultural Society will be waiting to see you … and, of course, Santa will be delighted to see you. At the Perth Fair Grounds.

Date :
December 5, 2020 from 4 to 7pm

Event location :
Perth FairGrounds

Contact :
Lions Club

Tel:(613) 264-8449

lions@cogeco.ca

https://www.facebook.com/Perth-Lions-Club-Ontario-Canada-522476427857251/

Join us for our 1st annual Pyjama Drive-Thru in support of Lanark County Interval House by donating NEW pyjamas for women and children (in original packaging with tags attached). Donations can be dropped off at Top Shelf Distillers 14 Warren Crescent in Perth. Please help a family feel safe this holiday.

Date :
December 5, 2020 from 2 to 6pm

Event location :
14 Warren Crescent Perth Ontario

Contact :
Lana Nolan

Tel:613 201-3333

lana@topshelfdistillers.com

https://topshelfdistillers.com/

#WeekendsInPerthON brings entertainment to the streets every weekend. There is always something happening! Please bring your mask, sanitize often, and check the current regulations before planning your trip.

FedDev is proudly supporting tourism businesses in Perth through the work of TIAO and Perth Tourism. This event is also in partnership with
Downtown Heritage Perth BIA
.
#WeekndsInPerthON #PerthOntario
— with
FedDev Ontario

Date :
Saturday, December 5, 2020 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Saturday, December 12, 2020 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 19, 2020 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 26, 2020 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, January 2, 2021 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, January 9, 2021 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Event location :
Perth, ON

Contact :
Kathryn Jamieson

Tel: 613-267-1947 – https://www.facebook.com/Perthtourism/

David Bird’s performance of
A Christmas Carol
by Charles Dickens

Our own David Bird’s remarkable
one-man rendition of Dickens’s classic
in a new multi-media staging

This has been a hit wherever it has been performed for the past decade or
more and now reaches the stage at FCT,

in a COVID-friendly, socially-distanced environment.

BarnDoor Productions is getting Full Circle Theatre back underway,
but we can’t do it without you!

Come out for some unique, SAFE entertainment

Not only will this be the BEST show in town — it’s the ONLY show in town!

NOVEMBER 27, 28; DECEMBER 3, 4, 5 at 7:30 p.m.
November 29; December 6 at 2:00 p.m.

Admission by reservation only.
Tickets: $20; students $10

SIMPLY CALL 613 267 1884

(By provincial order, face masks must be worn until seated;
social distancing to be observed.)

Date :
December 3-5, 2020

Event location :
26 Craig Street, Perth, Ontario

Contact :
www.barndoorproductions.ca

New this year: @Downtown Heritage Perth BIA is coordinating a new Community Christmas Tree! Community Christmas Tree. Starting on Nov. 20th the tree will be lit with over 900 lights. You are encouraged to hang your own special ornament on the tree. Special thanks to Richard Ellard and the great people at Home Hardware for donating the Christmas lights for the community tree. They were so generous that we were able to light additional trees surrounding the Community Tree.
You are invited to show your support for our wonderful frontline workers by adding an ornament to the tree. We can’t return the ornaments, but we will add your ornaments next year.
If you want to thank your special person and tell us why you are hanging an ornament, go to www.perth.ca/communitytree to leave a note. These will be shared on social media periodically.
The Community Christmas Tree is sponsored by the Perth BIA, Town of Perth and Perth Home Hardware.

Date :
December 1 to 31, 2020

Wednesday, December 2, 2020 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, December 3, 2020 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Friday, December 4, 2020 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 5, 2020 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 6, 2020 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Event location :
Downtown Heritage Perth BIA

Contact :
Kathryn Jamieson

Tel: 613-267-1947

Join us for one of our favorite events, the annual Festival of Good Cheer. The doors to the Crystal Palace will open at 9 a.m. and we will start to hand out the swag bags starting at 10 a.m. Once again we will have tastings downtown.  This year Top Shelf Distillers, Perth Brewery and Weatherhead Brewery will be offering tastings from 12 – 5 p.m.
Top Shelf Distillers will be at Code’s Mill.
Perth Brewery will be at the Red Brick Emporium
Weatherhead Brewery will be at Perth Home Furniture.
Mimosas will be served at Fashion Envy
Drop by and enjoy a delicious tasting as you browse through the wonderful shops in downtown Perth.
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While you wait in line to pick up your bag, browse through the book sale by the Montessori school, enjoy a wonderful tea from Maggie’s Tea & Toast Cafe or a treat from the Rideau Candy Shoppe.

SCAVENGER HUNT

HIDDEN TREASURES

Date :
November 30, 2020

Event location :
80 Gore St. E., Perth, Ontario

Contact :
(613) 267-3311 Ext 2251

Martini Madness – join in this fun pre-Christmas BIA event! Specialty martinis with a featured appetizer and a delicious dessert in participating downtown restaurants.

Date :
November 27, 2020

Event location :
80 Gore Street
Perth, K7H 1H9

Contact :
(613) 267-3311

http://www.downtownperthbia.ca/