Due to the sheer size of Canada, there are many different traditions spread throughout the country, including in Quebec.
Christmas in Canada is a national holiday. It traditionally recognizes the birth of Christ. They send Christmas cards and decorate Christmas trees. The trees are pines or firs.
Some people pull taffy in honor of St. Catherine, and it is believed to give single women a chance to meet single men over the holidays.
Children in Quebec celebrate the tradition of Santa Claus. Cookie baking parties are common, both for cookie exchange and to leave a treat out for Santa.
A traditional Christmas is ragoût aux pattes de cochons, a stew made form pork hocks. They also bake a cake with a bean in the middle. Whoever finds the bean is the king or queen for the day.
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yes, new France did celebrate Christmas. they had a mass on Christmas eve that was very religious. filled with with liturgical dramas or mysteries and Christmas carols. even though life in quebec has changed very much since the days of the pioneers, many costims and traditions, we still use today.
Those that are Christian celebrate Christmas and those of other religions do not celebrate it.
There is no specific traditional food consumed during Christmas time since Turkey is predominantly Muslim and most people do not celebrate Christmas. However, many people will roast a Turkey or Chicken for New Years.
Many Africans are Christian and so they celebrate Christmas.
This country's population is estimated to be more than ten million people, and about 80% of them are Christians.