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Photo Set #2: Santa Claus Parade In Hamilton

Photo Set #2: Santa Claus Parade In Hamilton

The streets of Hamilton were lined last night [Nov 30] as the annual Marketplace Santa Claus Parade took place, with a slew of groups entertaining the crowd including the Lions Club of Bermuda, Little Miss Paradise, Bermuda Longriders, World of Fun mascots, Miss Hospitality, Ex-Artillery Elite Majorettes, H&H Gombeys, Dalton E Tucker school, In... Read more of this article

Photos: 2014 Santa Claus Parade In Hamilton

Photos: 2014 Santa Claus Parade In Hamilton

[Updated with more photos] Crowds packed streets of Hamilton this evening [Nov 30] for the annual Santa Claus parade, which involves a variety of dance groups, majorettes, Gombeys, the Bermuda Longriders, cartoon characters and of course Santa Claus himself. According to the Parade list, the groups that took part included the Lions Club of Bermuda,... Read more of this article

Chef Campbell To Provide Free Christmas Meals

Chef Campbell To Provide Free Christmas Meals

Bermudian chef Michiko Campbell — owner of Chiko’s Smokey Rub — has decided to give back to the community this holiday season by providing free meals to those in need on Christmas Eve. “Christmas is a time for giving,” the young chef said. ”We know there are a lot of families/people that may be having a hard time,... Read more of this article

Photos: Carter House Family Christmas Night

Photos: Carter House Family Christmas Night

The St David’s Island Historical Society hosted a Christmas party on Saturday [Nov 29] at Carter House and Settler’s Dwelling. The concept was to re-enact an early traditional Bermuda Christmas with candlelight and natural decorations from the Carter House gardens in the tradition of old Bermuda. Guests were treated to seasonal entertainment... Read more of this article

Photos: “Christmas By The Sea” Gift Market

Photos: “Christmas By The Sea” Gift Market

The “Christmas by the Sea” art & craft market was held today [Nov 29] at the Pier 6 Complex on Front Street with a variety of vendors offering their locally made wares. Organisers Cindy Mitchell and Deanne DeSilva are regular Harbour Night vendors, so the thought of hosting the market was a natural progression. Vendors lined the room... Read more of this article

Photos: Hamilton Christmas Tree Lighting Event

Photos: Hamilton Christmas Tree Lighting Event

The 20th Annual Tree of Lights ‘Lighting the Tree’ Ceremony was held this evening [Nov 28] at the City Hall in Hamilton with scores of spectators ranging from young to old turning out for the event. Leading off the night were Hamilton Deputy Mayor Donal Smith and Town Crier Ed Christopher while spectators were treated to performances by... Read more of this article

Offering A Hand-Up This Christmas Season

Offering A Hand-Up This Christmas Season

[Written by Kristen Taylor] An individual’s understanding of what Christmas means varies from person to person but one general theme remains the same: the joy of giving at Christmas time. Every Christmas movie ends with it, every store promotes it, and every Christmas song entrances you with this notion. Parent’s look forward to seeing their children’s... Read more of this article

Video: Police Offer Holiday Shopping, Safety Tips

Video: Police Offer Holiday Shopping, Safety Tips

[Updated] The Bermuda Police Service held a press conference today [Nov 26] to provide safety and shopping tips for the upcoming holiday season and Black Friday sales. Acting Superintendent Calvin Smith said, “Today we are here to bring your attention to holiday shopping safety tips. As of tomorrow, Thursday November 27th, the Thanksgiving holiday... Read more of this article

Melodye Van Putten To Hold Kwanzaa Seminar

Melodye Van Putten To Hold Kwanzaa Seminar

Join Mwalimu Melodye Micëre Van Putten  as she shares the history, intention and importance of Kwanzaa as an important cultural, community-building holiday, with the “Got Kwanzaa?’ seminar to be held on Thursday, December 4th from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at the Bermuda National Library. In addition to sharing the how-to’s of the holiday, there... Read more of this article

Colonial Supporting “Toys For Tots” Campaign

Colonial Supporting “Toys For Tots” Campaign

The Colonial Group is supporting the Coldwell Banker Bermuda Realty and Coalition for the Protection of Children Toys for Tots campaign this year, with members of the public invited to drop off either donations or presents at their Reid Street location. Colonial President and CEO Alan Peacock said: “It is a tragedy if some young people cannot feel... Read more of this article

Clarien Bank Launch Annual Holiday GiveBack

Clarien Bank Launch Annual Holiday GiveBack

Clarien Bank today [Nov 24] launched its eighth annual Holiday GiveBack programme, a donation initiative which encourages Clarien employees, customers and the entire community to collaboratively provide assistance to local charitable efforts during the season of giving. The programme will again benefit Meals on Wheels, with the goal of providing important... Read more of this article

Saltus Presents Free “Carols For All” Concert

Saltus Presents Free “Carols For All” Concert

Saltus Grammar School is getting set to host “Carols for All,” a holiday-themed concert to be held on Friday, November 28 at 7.30pm at St. John’s Church. Admission is free for all. Related Stories Northlands Choir Release Christmas Single Eliza Olander’s ‘Candle Lit Concert’ Tonight Kerri-Lynne Dietz Set To Perform... Read more of this article