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City schedules for the holidays

Tuesday, Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve)

  • All city offices will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Garbage and compost collection in the South Central Peninsula will move to Monday night, Dec. 23
  • There will be no Saint John Transit service after 6 p.m. More details can be found on Saint John Transit’s website.
  • The Saint John City Market will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • City arenas will be closed, except for free public skating at Stewart Hurley and Peter Murray arenas from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 25 (Christmas)

  • All city offices will be closed
  • Garbage and compost collection will move to Saturday, Dec. 28
  • Saint John Transit will not be operating
  • The Saint John City Market will be closed
  • City arenas will be closed

Thursday, Dec. 26 (Boxing Day)

  • All city offices will be closed
  • Saint John Transit will not be operating
  • The Saint John City Market will be closed
  • City arenas will be closed, except for a free public Boxing Day skate at the Stewart Hurley and Charles Gorman arenas

Tuesday, Dec. 31 (New Year’s Eve)

  • All city offices will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Garbage and compost collection will be on its regular schedule
  • Saint John Transit will operate as normal
  • The Saint John City Market will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • All city arenas will be closed, except for free public skating at the Stewart Hurley and Peter Murray arenas from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 1 (New Year’s Day)

  • All city offices will be closed
  • Garbage and compost collection will be on its regular schedule
  • Saint John Transit will not be operating
  • The Saint John City Market will be closed
  • City arenas will be closed

christmas

Merry Christmas in different languages

Merry Christmas in different languages:

  • French: Joyeux Noël
  • German: Frohe Weihnachten
  • Spanish: Feliz Navidad
  • Italian: Buon Natale
  • Portuguese: Feliz Natal
  • Dutch: Vrolijk kerstfeest
  • Romanian: Crăciun fericit
  • Polish: Wesołych świąt Bożego Narodzenia
  • Swedish: God Jul
  • Czech: Veselé Vánoce
  • Arabic: Eid milad majid
  • Chinese: Shèngdàn kuàilè
  • Farsi: Krismas Mobaarak
  • Greek: Καλά Χριστούγεννα
  • Ukrainian: Веселого Різдва (Veseloho Rizdva)

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

🎄✨ Wishing you a joyful holiday season!

My Thoughts

✨ A Wish for Peace – December 23 ✨

🌍✨ A Wish for Peace – December 23 ✨🌍

    On this day, December 23, I send out a heartfelt wish for peace in the world. May kindness unite us, understanding guide us, and love heal every wound.

    As we stand together as one global family, let’s remember that every small act of compassion creates ripples of hope. Let peace begin with each of us, today and every day. 

Useless Holidays

Festivus Day

Festivus is a fictional holiday that originated from the American TV show Seinfeld. It was introduced in the 1997 episode “The Strike” as a humorous, secular alternative to Christmas. The holiday takes place on December 23 and includes quirky traditions like:

  • The Festivus Pole: A plain aluminum pole instead of a Christmas tree, symbolizing the rejection of holiday commercialism.
  • The Airing of Grievances: A time to tell family and friends how they’ve disappointed you over the past year.
  • Feats of Strength: A wrestling challenge to conclude the holiday celebrations.
  • Festivus Miracles: Everyday, somewhat mundane occurrences that are humorously labeled as “miracles.”

In Canada, Festivus is not an official holiday, but fans of Seinfeld and pop culture may celebrate it in a lighthearted way, often as a joke or a fun gathering with friends. It has also become a symbol for people seeking an alternative or less traditional way to celebrate during the holiday season. Some workplaces and social groups in Canada may even host Festivus-themed parties!