The Seasons Christmas Show
Shop and Get Expert Advice on Holiday Cooking and Decorating
Nov 16, 2009
Every year, industry experts gather at the annual Seasons Christmas Show, an exhibition of the best and finest in holiday dining, gift options, and party ideas. The show represents a unique learning and shopping experience for anyone who loves the holiday season. Here's what visitors can expect from this year's Seasons Christmas Show:
Celebrity Guest Appearances and Seminars
- Holiday Decorating: Jane Lockhart, host of W Networks decorating show Colour Confidential, will teach visitors how to create gorgeous table settings and centrepieces, and Amber Richman of Cool, Green and Shady will demonstrate how to decorate the home with fresh greens.
- Gift Giving: Karen Kirk and Austen Gilliland of Canadian Living magazine will offer lessons in gift-wrapping and bow-tying.
- Easy Entertaining: Elizabeth Baird will recreate seasonal favourites from the new Canadian Living Slow Cooker Collection Cookbook; the Dairy Farmers of Canada will demonstrate great cheese parings and accompaniments; and Kerry Beal, a.k.a. the Chocolate Doctor, will treat audiences to the pleasures of chocolate-dipping and truffle-making.
- Trendy Fashions: Lynn Spence, style expert on City TV’s CityLine, will show audiences how to go from work to play with versatile holiday looks.
Featured Seasonal Vendors
- Zilli Home Interiors of Vaughan: home décor ideas.
- HAVEN Contemporary Décor: Miriam Haskell vintage jewellery.
- Chatpeaux: knitted hats, mittens, crocheted jewellery.
- Snapdragon Designs: handbags, sweaters and wraps.
- Luvali Convertibles: convertible purses.
- Jollywood: coin banks, foot stools and other gift ideas.
- Anna Marie’s ABCs: framed names and wall decals.
- Name Your Tune: personalized children’s music CDs.
- Furryssentials: pet and human apparel and toys.
- And many more retailers from all over Ontario.
Christmas Show Highlights
- More than 180 exhibits.
- Christmas décor ideas.
- Gourmet goodies.
- Demonstrations.
- Expert advice.
- One-of-a-kind gifts.
- Local pastry chefs.
- And a stunning Christmas window display created by Seneca College’s Visual Merchandising Arts Students.
A Beary Merry Christmas
Shoppers are encouraged to join in the holiday spirit by helping those who are less fortunate. The Peel Children's Aid Foundation will be treating visitors to an 18-foot Christmas tree decorated with hundreds of teddy bears looking for new homes; the bears are being sold as part of the "Beary Merry Christmas" campaign, to raise funds for the Holiday Wishes Campaign.
Visitors are invited to purchase teddy bears, and to contribute to the Holiday Wishes Campaign by bringing in donations of winter clothing including hats, gloves, mittens and scarves. After all, the holiday season is not just about shopping: it is about giving, and spreading joy and good cheer.
For More Information
The Annual Seasons Christmas Show takes place at the International Centre, in Mississauga, Ontario. For show dates and hours and to purchase tickets, visit the official Seasons Christmas Show website.
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