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, 2019

Date :
Friday, December 20, 2019 at 7pm

Event location :
63 Gore Street East, Unit 2, K7H 1H8.

Contact :
 Grey Masson or call 613-267-7469

$25 per person.

Date :
December 14, 2019

Event location :
Perth, ON

Contact :
Website: https://www.perthcivitan.com/

Date :
Friday, December 13, 2019

Event location :

St. Paul’s United Church,

25 Gore St W,

Perth, ON K7H 2L9, Canada

Contact :
Website: https://www.downtownperthbia.ca/

An insider’s look at eight of Perth area’s most beautiful historic or traditional homes, transformed for Christmas by local designers and florists and supporting a great cause. Presented by The Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW), Perth and District. The homes are open Saturday December 7th and Sunday December 8th between 10:00 a.m and 3:30 p.m. daily.  Tickets at $30 each will be available starting October 21st from various regional locations as well as online from Tickets Please (http://ticketsplease.ca/)

For further information, please visit https://cfuwperthanddistrict.wordpress.com/2019-house-tour/

The popularity of this event has continued through the years, attracting those interested in local history, home construction, heritage conservation, restoration, remodeling and seasonal decor. Perth is where you want to be this special December weekend. The town will be turned out in full splendor, offering many added attractions to round out the season and Christmas celebrations.

Not only is the house tour great fun, it also provides an opportunity to invest in the community. Proceeds are used by our local chapter of CFUW to support women in their pursuit of advanced education, literacy and other educational initiatives in local schools and libraries. Since the tour began over $200,000 has been distributed throughout Lanark County.

Date :
December 7-8, 2019

Event location :
Perth, ON

Contact :
Canadian Federation of University Women

Isabel Joyce, Ticket Sales

Tel.: 613-326-0437

E-mail: fuw.perth@gmail.com

Date :
Saturday, December 7, 2019

Event location :
McMartin House
125 Gore St. East, Perth Ontario

Contact :
Kathryn Makinson
kathryn_makinson@yahoo.com

Children young and old look forward to Perth’s Annual Santa Claus Parade of Lights! Taking place the first Saturday every December, beginning at 5pm, the Parade leaves it’s form up location at 40 Sunset Blvd. (The Old Brown Shoe Factory). The parade will follow Wilson Street to Foster, then to Gore, and south through town, finally turning onto Cockburn Street and ending in the vicinity of Queen Elizabeth School. For information or to register a float please contact Sheri Mahon-Fournier at sherrisells@hotmail.com, or phone 613-264-0123. The 2019 theme is “CHRISTMAS ON THE BEACH.”

Date :
Saturday, December 7, 2019

Event location :
Downtown Heritage Perth

Contact :
E-mail: tourism@perth.ca

Website: http://www.perth.ca/

Tel.: 6132671947

Date :
Dec 5, 6, 12, 13, 2019

Event location :
26 Craig Street, Perth, Ontario

Contact :
Website: https://www.barndoorproductions.ca/

Join the Perth Civitan Club for their Senior Dinner on December 1st, 2019 at the Perth Civitan Hall.

For further information, please call: 613-283-5270.

Date :
Sunday, December 1, 2019

Event location :
Perth Civitan Hall
6787 Lanark County Rd 43

Contact :
Tel.: +1 613-267-2181

Hosted by the Downtown Heritage Perth BIA, this is a very special pre-Christmas retail event to kick-off the Christmas season in Perth. Start at the Crystal Palace to pick up your swag bags with coupons galore, then visit all the great shops in our quaint downtown! For information: www.downtownperthbia.ca or call Kari Clarke at 267-3311 Ext. 2251.

Many stores will offer promotions, tastings, music in the streets and more!

Bring your friends and join the fun as we hand out 200+ swag bags filled promotions, coupons, giveaways and more to take you through the downtown. Doors open at 9 a.m. at the Crystal Palace and the first bag is given out at 10 a.m. Marvel at the 40+ Christmas trees in the Crystal Palace while you wait for the excitement to begin. Enjoy music in the streets, promotions and  contests at various downtown businesses.

Date :
Saturday, November 30, 2019

Event location :
Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace, Farmers Market,
Tay Valley Basin, Perth, ON

Contact :

Kari Clarke, Perth BIA, 613-267-3311 Ext. 2251
E-mail: kclarke@perth.ca or visit website: http://www.downtownperthbia.ca