Movies & tales
After wishing for his family to disappear, this eight year old is left alone at home where he will have to defend his domain against vicious robbers.
Home alone.
The smell in pot 1.
Oranges/citrus.
Written in 1850, this song pays homage to the sound produced by the bells placed on horses, used to announce their passing and avoid accidents in the streets.
Jingle bells.
It offers a European style Christmas market with beer gardens, a massive Christmas tree and costumed carolers.
The Distillery District.
The city to which Mary and Joseph traveled for the census.
Bethlehem.
This classic ballet narrates the story of dancing wooden soldier toy that wages war against the evil mouse king.
The Nutcracker.
The smell in pot 2.
Vanilla.
This originally German song narrates the story of the birth of Jesus.
Silent Night (Stille Nacht)
With rows of overhead twinkling lights and the illuminated Toronto sign, this is one of the most popular outdoor skating rings in the city.
Nathan Phillips Square.
The name of the king who tried to kill baby Jesus.
Herod.
This tale tells the story of a green, evil being that detested Christmas.
How the Grinch stole Christmas.
The smell in pot 3.
Strawberry.
This song plays non-stop every December and keeps Mariah Carey making millions.
All I want for Christmas is you.
This historical store is known for its elaborate winter holidays inspired window decorations.
Hudson's Bay [by the Eaton Centre].
The four most popular animals in the nativity scene.
Sheep, cows, the donkey and the three camels.
This animated classic, tells the story of and takes its name from the famous reindeer that guides Santa's Sleigh.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.
The smell in pot 4.
Nuts.
This classic pop/soft rock from the seventies dares to picture the world without hunger, war or religion.
Imagine.
This world-class theatre hosts the National Ballet's annual production of the Nutcracker.
The Four Seasons Centre for Performing Arts.
The three gifts presented by the wise men.
Gold, Frankincense & Myrrh.
This classic of English literature turned movie tells the story of a miserable man named scrooge who is visited by the spirits of Christmas past, present and future who teach him to be kind.
A Christmas Carol.
The smell in pot 5.
Fire place/Amber/Ashes
This bilingual song celebrates both Christmas and New Years in both English & Spanish.
¡Feliz Navidad!
This beach is the meeting place for the brave participants of Toronto's annual Polar Bear Dip, when residents welcome the new year by stripping down and hopping into the icy lake.
Sunnyside beach.
The names of the three wise men.
Melchior, Gaspar & Balthazar.