CHRISTMAS IN NANAIMO
RESOURCES FOR A SPECIAL CHRISTMAS 2021
Partake in some Christmas Joy
At Life Church, we have enjoyed providing the community with a resource of all the different activities one can partake in during the Christmas season.
From Family Christmas Activities in the Nanaimo area, Christmas markets, and classic recipes you can make at home. There is a little something for everyone this holiday season.
Looking for a Christmas Eve service to join on December 24th? We have a few of those too.
Christmas Activities
Gogo's Christmas Farm
Take your family to the locally famous Christmas Tree farm to cut down your own Christmas Tree.
Here is their LINK
Photos with Santa
Book an appointment ($5) to take photos with Santa at Nanaimo North Town Centre from Nov. 19th - Dec. 24th!
Here is their LINK
Tubing at Mt Washington
Christmas Activities
Nativity Escape Room
This low-cost plan, will help you set up your own Nativity based escape room, right in your own home!
https://teachsundayschool.com/i/nativityescaperoom/
Winter Wonderland Skating
Join skating at the Frank Crane Arena where it will be transformed into a SNOW GLOBE!
Here is their LINK and check out the arena's schedule for more information.
Christmas Light Scavenger Hunt
Climb into your car with those in your household and take a drive around Nanaimo to see who can complete their list first!
Click HERE for the list!
Christmas Activities
Charlie Brown Christmas Concert ft. the Mahogany Hall Jazz Ensemble
A fun and festive concert for the whole family!
Friday Dec 17 and Saturday Dec 18, 7pm, in Nanaimo BC
Click HERE for ticket prices and more information!
Favorite Recipies
Best Mug of Hot Chocolate
1 cup warm milk
1 tbsp cocoa powder
1 tbsp sugar (adj to taste)
pinch on nutmeg
Mix cocoa powder, sugar, and nutmeg in bottom of mug. Add warm milk, stir and enjoy!
Sugar Cookies
The absolute favorite sugar cookie recipe from anyone we talk to.
Find it at All Recipes
Brie Cheese Appy
1 wheel (8 ounce) of brie cheese
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
2 tbs maple syrup
1/4 tsp salt & pepper
Slice top rind off of brie. Place brie, cut side up on a baking sheet lined with foil and bake for 15 min at 350'F. Meanwhile, add walnuts, maple syrup, salt and pepper to a small skillet and cook over med heat, stirring frequently until syrup has evaporated. Allow brie to cool for a few min, and spoon maple syrup mixture over it. Serve immediately with crackers.
Christmas Church Services
Need a little help from friends?
Loaves & Fishes
The community food bank is here to serve the community if you need some support this season and all through the year.
Click HERE for more details.
VI Crisis Society
Need someone to talk to? The Vancouver Island Crisis Society have people available fo you.
Call 1-888-494-3888
