Come one and come all to Canadian Christmas
So many traditions! Our culture’s a mish mash
Such things on our tables, the drinks in our glasses
What new things we learn as each day gladly passes
Sinck Tuck is observance in our northern reaches
The Solstice of Winter is marvel that teaches
To honour the land and the riches it grants
With indigenous fare, ceremonial dance
Joyeux Noël is a greeting you’ll hear
Across Quebec hailed to you hearty with cheer
So lovely the chimes of the Midnight Mass bell
Tasty the tourtiere, le bûche de Noël
A custom that brings such a warmth to my heart
Brings paying respect to the highest of arts
To all Nova Scotians, the dearest of customs
Gifts beautiful tree to the city of Boston
For assistance in struggles from long long ago
A horrible deluge ‘cross city did blow
Through that devastation, so many were brave
Boston was there, oh what comfort they gave
Tradition that started in seventy-one
Of gifting a tree, and that tribute lives on
What beauty of spirit and sharing of joy
The merits of this time of year do employ
So come to the north for the friendliest clime
And cavort with Canucks for a festive good time!
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