INTERNATIONAL AND IMMIGRANT STUDENTS GUIDE TO SPENDING THE HOLIDAYS IN CANADA RED RIVER COLLEGE DIVERSITY AND INTERCULTURAL SERVICES

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1 INTERNATIONAL AND IMMIGRANT STUDENTS GUIDE TO SPENDING THE HOLIDAYS IN CANADA DIVERSITY AND INTERCULTURAL SERVICES CANADIAN CONNECTION PROGRAM RED RIVER COLLEGE

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Places to Explore this Holiday Break... 3 Canada s Favorite Holiday Films... 3 Canada s Traditional Holiday Songs... 4 Winnipeg s Christmas Cheerboard... 8 Canadian Cooking: Traditional Holiday Recipes... 8 Top Ways to Spend New Year's Eve in Winnipeg Preparing for Winter in Canada Questions or Concerns over the Holiday Break Closure Page 1

3 Wishing you all a Happy Holiday Season full of joy! From: Your friends in Diversity and Intercultural Services Page 2

4 Places to Explore this Holiday Break Outdoor Fun at Fort Whyte Alive Indoor Ice Skating in Winnipeg Tobogganing in Winnipeg City Locations Winnipeg Night Life Get out of the city and explore Birdshill Provincial Park or Beaudry Park Outdoor exploration at Windsor Park Nordic Centre Events happening at the Forks CANADA S FAVORITE HOLIDAY FILMS It s cold outside, so grab your laptop and rent any of these famous Holiday films: Top 5 Favorites: 1. A Christmas Story 2. Elf 3. Home Alone 4. Christmas Vacation 5. How the Grinch Stole Christmas Page 3

5 TRADITIONAL HOLIDAY SONGS Frosty the Snowman Lyrics Frosty the snowman was a jolly happy soul With a corncob pipe and a button nose and two eyes made out of coal Frosty the snowman is a fairy tale they say He was made of snow but the children know how he came to life one day There must have been some magic in that old silk hat they found For when they placed it on his head he began to dance around O Frosty the snowman was alive as he could be And the children say he could laugh and play just the same as you and me Thump thump thump thump thump thump Look at Frosty go Thump thump thump thump thump thump Over the hills of snow Frosty the snowman knew the sun was hot that day So he said "Let's run and we'll have some fun now before I melt away " Down to the village with a broomstick in his hand Page 4

6 Running here and there all around the square saying Catch me if you can He led them down the streets of town right to the traffic cop And he only paused a moment when he heard him holler "Stop!" For Frosty the snow man had to hurry on his way But he waved goodbye saying "Don't you cry I'll be back again some day " thumpty thump thump thump thump thump Look at Frosty go thumpty thump thump thump thump thump Over the hills of snow Oh, Dreydl Played at Hanukkah; the holiday of lights, a dreydl is a beautiful little spinning top as well as a great toy and game. I have a little dreydl I made it out of clay And when it's dry and ready A dreydl I will play Oh dreydl, dreydl, dreydl I made you out of clay And when you're dry and ready A dreydl I will play My dreydl has four corners And a letter on each face To remind us of the miracle That long ago took place The letters also tell us Who will lose or win I have a pile of goodies (walnuts) I'm ready, let's begin Page 5

7 Feliz Navidad Feliz Navidad, Feliz Navidad, Feliz Navidad, Prospero ano y felicidad... Feliz Navidad, Feliz Navidad, Feliz Navidad, Prospero ano y felicidad... I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas From the bottom of my heart Jingle Bell Rock Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock Jingle bells swing and jingle bells ring Snowing and blowing up bushels of fun Now the jingle hop has begun Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock Jingle bells chime in jingle bell time Dancing and prancing in Jingle Bell Square In the frosty air. What a bright time, it's the right time To rock the night away Jingle bell time is a swell time To go gliding in a one-horse sleigh Giddy-up jingle horse, pick up your feet Jingle around the clock Mix and a-mingle in the jingling feet That's the jingle bell, That's the jingle bell, That's the jingle bell rock Page 6

8 Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer You know Dasher, and Dancer, and Prancer, and Vixen, Comet, and Cupid, and Donder and Blitzen But do you recall The most famous reindeer of all Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer had a very shiny nose and if you ever saw it you would even say it glows. All of the other reindeer used to laugh and call him names They never let poor Rudolph play in any reindeer games. Then one foggy Christmas eve Santa came to say: "Rudolph with your nose so bright, won't you guide my sleigh tonight?" Then all the reindeer loved him as they shouted out with glee, Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer, you'll go down in history! Page 7

WINNIPEG S CHRISTMAS CHEER BOARD Every year the Christmas Cheer Board accepts donations of food, toys and money from individuals and businesses in Manitoba.

9 WINNIPEG S CHRISTMAS CHEER BOARD Every year the Christmas Cheer Board accepts donations of food, toys and money from individuals and businesses in Manitoba. Volunteers then work tirelessly to prepare hampers of food and gifts in order to make sure that families who are facing financial struggles can have a happy and healthy holiday. If you are a recipient of Employment and Income Assistance (EIA) and would like to apply for a hamper, please call (204) If you are not receiving EIA and would like to apply for a hamper, please call (204) Both phone lines are open Monday to Friday, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. You must have your Manitoba Health card ready when you call. If you would like to volunteer with the Christmas Cheer Board, please call (204) or click here. For more information, please visit the Christmas Cheer Board website. CANADIAN COOKING: TRADITIONAL HOLIDAY RECIPES The Holidays are often celebrated in Canada with gatherings and sitting down to enjoy a Holiday Meal. Try and gather some of your RRC friends this holiday season to enjoy the following Holiday meal staples: CANADIAN ROASTED TURKEY AND GRAVY: Ingredients 1 14-pound turkey, neck and heart reserved for Turkey Stock 10 cups favorite stuffing or Sausage Pear Stuffing 1 stick unsalted butter, softened Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Page 8

10 Turkey Gravy Cook's Note If your turkey is larger than the 14-pounder called for in the recipe: 1. Increase length of parchment sheets so you have enough to come up and over the turkey, and to crimp and staple. 2. Increase cooking time to 10 minutes more per pound before removing the parchment. Begin checking the temperature 30 minutes after removing parchment. Directions Step 1 Let turkey stand at room temperature 1 hour. Preheat oven to 325 degrees with rack in lower third. Pat turkey dry with paper towels. Fill body cavity with 6 cups stuffing. Fill neck cavity with 4 cups stuffing. Secure skin flaps with toothpicks or skewers. Spread 6 tablespoons butter over top of turkey, then season generously with salt and pepper. Tie drumsticks together with kitchen twine. Tuck wings under turkey. Step 2 Place a 40-inch sheet of parchment on a work surface and spread with remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Place turkey on top, with a short side of bird facing you. Gather ends, wrapping turkey. Fold overlapping ends of parchment over turkey and secure with staples. Place a 48-inch sheet of parchment on work surface, place turkey on top, and rotate 90 degrees. Fold short parchment sides over turkey and secure with staples. Rotate bird another 90 degrees and repeat process with another 40-inch sheet of parchment. Secure all paper flaps with staples. Step 3 Place turkey in parchment on a flat (not V-shaped) rack set inside a roasting pan. Roast turkey 2 hours, 45 minutes. Remove from oven; cut open parchment with scissors. Increase oven temperature to 425 degrees. While holding drumsticks, slide parchment out from under turkey and discard. Return turkey to oven. Continue to roast turkey until golden brown and a thermometer inserted in breast reads 165 degrees, about 45 minutes more. Transfer to a carving board and let rest at least 45 minutes and up to 1 hour before carving. Step 4 Meanwhile, remove stuffing from both cavities; transfer to an 8-inch-square baking dish and bake until thermometer inserted in center of stuffing reads at least 165 degrees, 15 to 20 minutes. Using drippings in pan, make turkey gravy. Page 9

11 EGG NOG: Makes 12 cups (3 L) or 16 servings Ingredients 16 16egg yolkegg yolks 1-1/3 cups 1-1/3cups(325 ml) (325 ml) icing sugar 3-3/4 cups 3-3/4cups(925 ml) (925 ml) milk 3 cups 3cups(750 ml) (750 ml) whipping cream 1/2 tsp 1/2tsp(2 ml) (2 ml) vanilla 1-1/2 cups 1-1/2cups(375 ml) (375 ml) bourbon or dark rum or brandy 1/4 tsp 1/4tsp(1 ml) (1 ml) nutmeg Preparation In saucepan, whisk egg yolks with sugar until smooth. Whisk in milk and 1/2 cup (125 ml) of the cream; cook over medium heat, stirring and without boiling, until thick enough to coat spoon, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in 3/4 cup (175 ml) of the remaining cream and vanilla; strain into bowl. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, about 30 minutes. Whisk in bourbon; cover and chill for 2 hours. Transfer to punch bowl. In bowl, lightly whip remaining cream; fold into eggnog. Sprinkle with nutmeg. CLASSIC GINGERBREAD COOKIES: Ingredients 7 ounces best-quality semisweet chocolate 1 1/2 cups plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1 1/4 teaspoons ground ginger Page 10

12 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 tablespoon unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger 1/2 cup dark-brown sugar, packed 1/4 cup unsulfured molasses 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 cup granulated sugar Directions Step 1 Line two baking sheets with parchment. Chop chocolate into 1/4-inch chunks; set aside. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and cocoa. Step 2 In the bowl of an electric mixer, fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter and grated ginger until whitened, about 4 minutes. Add brown sugar; beat until combined. Add molasses; beat until combined. Step 3 In a small bowl, dissolve baking soda in 1 1/2 teaspoons boiling water. Beat half of flour mixture into butter mixture. Beat in baking-soda mixture, then remaining half of flour mixture. Mix in chocolate; turn out onto a piece of plastic wrap. Pat dough out to about 1 inch thick; seal with wrap; refrigerate until firm, 2 hours or more. Step 4 Heat oven to 325 degrees. Roll dough into 1 1/2- inch balls; place 2 inches apart on baking sheets. Refrigerate 20 minutes. Roll in granulated sugar. Bake until the surfaces crack slightly, 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes; transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Page 11

13 TRADITIONAL HANUKKAH LATKES INGREDIENTS 5 potatoes 2 onions 3 eggs 1 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper between 1/4 to 3/4 cup all-purpose flour oil for frying (canola is recommended) PREPARATION Yields: approximately 20 pancakes 1. Peel potatoes. Place in a bowl of cold water so they won t turn brown. 2. When ready to prepare the latkas, drain the potatoes. Place potatoes and onions in a food processor fitted with a knife blade. Pulse until smooth. Drain mixture well. 3. Pour potato mixture into a large bowl. Add beaten eggs. Add salt and pepper. Add enough flour so that the mixture holds together. 4. Pour 1 inch of oil into a large, deep frying pan. Heat the oil over medium-high heat. 5. Carefully drop 1/4 cup of the potato mixture into the hot oil. 6. Flatten the pancake slightly so the center will cook. 7. Fry for several minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. 8. Drain on paper towels. Page 12

14 TOP WAYS TO SPEND NEW YEAR'S EVE IN WINNIPEG Much like other places in the world, there are lots of fun things to do on New Year s Eve in Winnipeg. Mark the start of the New Year with student friends and explore the city together. Be sure to check out the website below to find out what s happening this New Year s Eve in the Peg. Visit the Tourism Winnipeg Website. FREE EVENT: NEW YEARS AT THE FORKS Forks Market - 1 Forks Market Road Winnipeg MB P: Visit New Years at the Forks to find out more information about this free holiday event Event Date: Dec 31, 2014 December 31, 2015 Join the FREE events and family activities at Arctic Glacier Winter Park. Evening Agenda: Horse Drawn Wagon Rides 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Kids Art with Art City 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm Face Painting and Caricatures 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm Live entertainment on the Main Stage in The Forks Market 5:00 pm - 7:00pm 5:00 pm The Revival 6:00 pm Laura Mitchell 7:00 pm The Noble Thiefs Fireworks Show at 8:00 pm Page 13

15 PREPARING FOR WINTER IN CANADA Winter is finally here, and for those of you experiencing your first Winnipeg winter, the snow on the ground this morning may be a bit of a shock. Some things you'll notice at the beginning of the season include slow busses, slippery roads, and a chilly wind that cuts through your clothing. You may need to adjust your schedule and routines to stay safe and on-schedule--dressing more warmly, leaving home early, and driving / walking slowly on the roads. If you are having any challenges coping with the winter, check out this post, or come talk to your Student Integration Coordinator. We have tips, resources and support to help you adapt and enjoy this wonderful season. Steps to Cold Weather Safety: 1.) Listen to the weather forecast Check the Environment Canada weather forecast before going out in the winter. Listen for a wind chill warning. Wind chill warnings, based on local climate, are issued when significant wind chills are expected to occur. Environment Canada s weather forecasts are available through radio and TV broadcasts, Environment Canada s Weather radio network, and online at Canadian Weather. 2.) Plan ahead Develop a cold weather safety plan in advance to ensure that safety concerns are addressed when it s very cold, or when the wind chill is significant. For example, schools could hold recess indoors, outside workers could schedule warm-up breaks, and those involved in winter recreation could reduce the amount of time they spend outdoors. 3.) Dress warmly Dress in layers, with a wind resistant outer layer. When it is cold, wear a hat (a large portion of body heat is lost from the head), mittens or insulated gloves. You should also have something to keep your face warm, such as a scarf, neck tube or facemask. Wear warm and waterproof footwear. When it is very cold, or when the wind chill is significant, cover as much exposed skin as possible. Your body s extremities, such as the ears, nose, fingers and toes lose heat the fastest. Page 14

16 4.) Seek shelter When the wind chill is significant, get out of the wind and limit the time you spend outside. 5.) Stay dry Wet clothing chills the body rapidly. Remove outer layers of clothing or open your coat if you are sweating. 6.) Keep active Walking or running will help warm you by generating body heat. 7.) Be aware Watch for signs of frostbite and hypothermia. Some people are more susceptible to the cold, particularly children, the elderly and those with circulation problems. The use of alcohol, tobacco and certain medications will increase your susceptibility to cold. Page 15

17 QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS OVER THE HOLIDAY BREAK: Red River College will be closed from December 24 at noon to January 3. Offices will open again on Monday, January 4. IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS: Red River College emergency contact from December 25 to January 3 If you have any urgent matters while our offices are closed, we have arranged for this emergency contact from December 25 to January 3: Norlan Page, Student Integration Coordinator (Diversity and Intercultural Services, Red River College) Here are some examples of urgent matters: You don t have a safe place to live. You can t access your money. You can t afford to buy food. You re feeling lonely and depressed. Please call Norlan between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm if you have any urgent questions or matters. If you are already in Manitoba, please call: Phone Number: If you calling from outside Canada, it is necessary to dial: You should call if you see a crime in progress. you or someone around you is in danger. you or someone around you is having a medical emergency. Page 16

WESTTOWN SCHOOL. presents HOLIDAY COOKIE RECIPES happy holidays and best wishes for the new year

WESTTOWN SCHOOL. presents HOLIDAY COOKIE RECIPES happy holidays and best wishes for the new year WESTTOWN SCHOOL presents HOLIDAY COOKIE RECIPES 2011 happy holidays and best wishes for the new year ORANGE-CHOCOLATE ROUNDS Makes 60 cookies 1 cup butter, softened 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons baking