A popular Christmas tradition with its roots in antiquity is the exchanging of gifts. Even though trends and tastes in gifts may change, the gesture of acquiring, preparing, and bestowing something of value to friends and family is a time-honoured tradition in celebration of the festive period and has been for thousands of years. Today,…
Month: December 2023
Your Photos, Videos Help Keep Our History Alive
One of the essential elements of historical preservation is the photographs taken of people, places and things. This has been joined in the last few years by the taking of videos. The hobby of photography and videography can be very rewarding in the present, but few people consider that these photos or videos will provide a tangible…
The Issue Of Homelessness Has Evolved Over The Years
Often a topic for my column will come about from a conversation or comment I receive during one of my local heritage walks or presentations, which has prompted me to explore the issue of homelessness from a historical perspective. Someone insisted that homelessness in Canada was a modern phenomenon and that we did not have the problem…
