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The traditional "silent night" is anything but at this Montreal Christmas Village. For Festival Noël dans le Parc, the holiday season is loud and lively with music, lights, and action. The place is decked out with fairy lights and has a classic winter market vibe with its wooden chalet-style stalls and stages. You can also pick out a Christmas tree on-site from a variety of locally sourced options.

People stand in front of a stage at Festival No\u00ebl dans le Parc.People stand in front of a stage at Festival Noël dans le Parc.@festivalnoeldansleparc | Instagram

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As the holiday season twinkles into view, Montreal transforms into a winter wonderland, dotted with enchanting Christmas markets that add extra shine to festivities. You can stroll through magical illuminated villages and find unique gifts and items in time for the holidays, all while supporting local.

Montreal's Christmas markets are a lively showcase of homegrown talent, where artists and makers present sustainable alternatives to mass-produced items. You can bag one-of-a-kind gifts for your loved ones, knowing every purchase is a cheer for local creativity.

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Once your Christmas tree's best season has passed and she's shedding needles, turning brown and losing all her holiday cheer, it's time to abandon her on the cold Montreal sidewalk to an uncertain fate. Well, okay, it's certain, but maybe you're unaware of it. It's time for that to change.

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Whether you're dreading seeing the in-laws, having to prepare meal after meal, or can no longer sit through the entirety of Mariah's "All I Want For Christmas Is You" there's really no denying the magic of the holidays.

Now, considering the days between Christmas and New Year's become a blur, we figured we'd help you out with the organization of your weekend plans.

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Happy holidays, Montreal! As the Christmas festivities quickly approach, you might be planning some family dinners, get-togethers with friends and lots of winter outings, so knowing what's open and closed this Christmas Eve might come in handy.

We've compiled a partial list of what will be open and closed on December 24, 2022, in Montreal. Although most stores will be open on reduced hours, we always recommend giving a place of business a phone call before heading on over to avoid any holiday mishaps, as many local and independent spots across Montreal might operate on different hours.

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'Tis the season when Christmas markets are popping up left and right across the Greater Montreal Area.

From modern shops, artisanal products and local gems all the way to the rustic charm of Santa's workshop, you're bound to feel festive at any one these holiday markets.

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Montreal's Olympic Stadium will soon resemble Santa's workshop — that is, if all the elves had booths and were selling the gifts they'd handmade (and the workshop were an imposing concrete cavern).

The Salon des Métiers d'Art du Québec, the largest trade show for locally made products in Canada, is setting up shop this month. From December 8 to 18, around 190 Quebec artists and artisans will showcase their wares, turning the city's most iconic landmark into more of a landmarket.

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Christmas markets are all the rage right now and rightfully so. While Montreal's three grand Christmas markets are certainly a must-try, there are loads of quaint and charming holiday markets nestled in the outskirts of the city waiting to be explored.

The Vieux-Saint-Eustache Christmas Market is set to return for its second edition this December in the enchanting gardens of the Globensky Manor.

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Nothing says festive like a holiday theme Coca-Cola caravan. The 25th edition of the Christmas Caravan tour is sleigh-ted to spread holiday cheer in over 33 cities across Canada and the United States between November 16 to December 18 — and the Coca-Cola festivities will be making a stop right here in Montreal.

"This year, Santa is trading in his sleigh for Coca-Cola’s biggest Caravan yet — spreading holiday joy to communities and local organizations over shared experiences and moments of magic," the company wrote.

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A two-hour drive from downtown Montreal, Ontario's historic Upper Canada Village will be decorated with over one million lights this holiday season for the annual Alight at Night Festival.

The whole experience lasts approximately 40 minutes. In addition to seeing the mesmerizing light displays on the site's 19th-century façades, you'll have the chance to meet Santa and take a picture with him in St. Nick’s Winter Workshop from December 1 to 23.

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The November chill in the air will soon be countered by the warmth of Montreal's Christmas markets that are set to open the same day as the city's first snow flurries.

The holiday season kicks off on November 19, with the opening of the Grand Marché de Noël in the Quartier des Spectacles. The Village de Noël de Montreal in Atwater Market follows on November 24 and the Marché de Noël at Jean-Talon on November 26.

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Quebecers might not be able to celebrate Christmas as they had planned, but at least it will be pretty. The Weather Network's Quebec forecast calls for a possibly "perfect" holiday thanks to an incoming weather system that's poised to bring some snowfall to the province.

In a Thursday report, the Network said Montreal has a 100% chance of a white Christmas.

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