TORONTO – ‘Tis the season to be jolly – or not.
From the smell of fresh pine trees and the first snowfall, to buying that “perfect gift,” for the one you love, there’s a lot to love…and hate about the holidays.
According to an Ipsos Reid survey, Canadians have a love and hate relationship with the Christmas season. A majority of those polled said that while they don’t like aspects of the season that add to the materialism and stress of the holidays, most say they look forward to spending time with family and giving meaningful gifts.
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High on the “naughty” list is a distaste for winter driving, with four in five Canadians placing winter roads on their list of holiday dislikes.
We take a look at what Canada’s love and hate with the holidays.
What Canadians love the most
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What Canadians hate the most
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