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Decorations Up Until January 6

Why You Should Leave Your Christmas Decorations Up Until January 6

As the holiday season winds down, you might be wondering when it’s the “right” time to take down your Christmas decorations. Many believe taking them down too early is cutting the season short—and some even think it might bring bad luck! Here’s why keeping your decorations up until January 6 is not only traditional but also meaningful:

1. The 12 Days of Christmas

The Christmas season doesn’t actually end on December 25—it begins! The “12 Days of Christmas” refers to the days between Christmas Day and January 6, known as Epiphany or Three Kings’ Day. This period celebrates the journey of the Wise Men to meet baby Jesus. By keeping your decorations up, you’re honoring the full season of joy and tradition.

2. Avoiding Bad Luck?

Some superstitions say that taking down your Christmas tree or decorations before January 6 invites bad luck for the new year. While this might just be a fun belief, why risk it? Plus, keeping your home lit up and festive for just a little longer can help keep the post-holiday blues at bay.

3. Celebrate Epiphany

Epiphany, celebrated on January 6, is a significant day in the Christian calendar. It’s a time to reflect on the end of the Christmas story and to mark the official close of the holiday season. It’s the perfect day to have one last festive moment before packing everything away until next year.

So, embrace the magic of the season for all 12 days of Christmas, and don’t be too quick to pack away the holiday cheer. January 6 will be here soon enough—and after that, it’s time to look forward to a fresh and lucky new year.

Breaking News

Gas Prices Rise

Gas Prices Rise Again in New Brunswick: Here’s What You Need to Know

Residents of New Brunswick woke up to another round of fuel price increases today, with the cost of essentials like gas, diesel, and furnace oil climbing overnight.

  • Regular self-serve gasoline saw a hike of 1.3 cents per litre, pushing the maximum cost to approximately $1.60.
  • Diesel prices jumped even higher, rising 2.3 cents per litre to a new high of $1.82.
  • Furnace oil, critical for home heating, wasn’t spared either. Its price increased by 2.4 cents per litre, now sitting at $1.51.

These increases are part of a continuing trend that has put added financial pressure on households and businesses across the province. With winter in full swing, the furnace oil hike is especially concerning for families who rely on it to keep their homes warm during the cold months.

While the reasons for these price surges can often be tied to global market fluctuations and supply issues, the impact is felt close to home. Many New Brunswickers are left wondering how to stretch their budgets to accommodate these rising costs.

Crime

(Update) Sudden death investigation Lancaster Ave

Story harvested From SJPD

Update: January 02, 2025, 3:05 p.m. 

An arrest has been made as a result of an ongoing investigation by the Saint John Police Major Crime Unit. 

On January 02, 2025, a 26-year-old man was taken into custody for murder. He remains in custody and is scheduled to appear in court on January 03, 2024. 

Police have confirmed that the victim and accused were known to each other. 

The Saint John Police would like to thank the public for their tips during this investigation as well as members of the Kennebecasis Regional Police Force for their assistance in this investigation. 

Together, a safe, secure, healthy community.  

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File: 24-9567 

The Saint John Police are seeking information in relation to a sudden death investigation.  

It is reported that: 

On Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at approximately 4:10 a.m., emergency personnel responded to the call of an unconscious individual laying on the road in the 600-block area of Lancaster Ave. 

The victim, identified as Nicsy Arboleda Rodriguez, is a 30-year-old resident of Saint John, who was discovered on the ground severely injured. Emergency first aid was rendered at the scene, and she was transported to hospital, where she was pronounced dead. Forensic Services and Major Crime were called to investigate. 

An autopsy will be scheduled to determine the cause of death.  

Investigators are appealing for witnesses or anyone in the area that video footage of the incident at the time it occurred. 

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Saint John Police Force at 1-506-648-3333, or if you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or 1-800-222-T.I.P.S.  

The Saint John Police extends our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.  

For more news, visit Saint John Police Force | City of Saint John, New Brunswick 

For Media Related Inquiries, please email sjpfnews@saintjohn.ca.

Quiz

Canadian Sports Quiz 2024

Canadian Sports Quiz 2024

Section 1: General Knowledge

  1. Which Canadian city hosted the 2024 NHL All-Star Game?
    a) Toronto
    b) Vancouver
    c) Calgary
    d) Montreal
  2. In 2024, who became the all-time leading scorer for the Toronto Raptors?
    a) Pascal Siakam
    b) Kyle Lowry
    c) Fred VanVleet
    d) DeMar DeRozan
  3. Which team won the 2024 CFL Grey Cup?
    a) Winnipeg Blue Bombers
    b) Toronto Argonauts
    c) BC Lions
    d) Hamilton Tiger-Cats

Section 2: Winter Sports

  1. Who was the top Canadian medalist at the 2024 Winter Youth Olympics?
    a) Émilie Dupont
    b) Liam O’Connor
    c) Sophie Tremblay
    d) Noah Lefebvre
  2. Canada’s women’s hockey team won gold at the 2024 IIHF World Championship. Who scored the game-winning goal in the final?
    a) Sarah Nurse
    b) Marie-Philip Poulin
    c) Brianne Jenner
    d) Natalie Spooner
  3. Which Canadian city hosted a 2024 World Cup of Skiing event?
    a) Banff
    b) Whistler
    c) Mont-Tremblant
    d) Jasper

Section 3: Summer Sports

  1. Who was the Canadian flag bearer at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics?
    a) Andre De Grasse
    b) Penny Oleksiak
    c) Damian Warner
    d) Maggie Mac Neil
  2. Canada’s men’s soccer team qualified for the 2024 Copa América. What was their best result in the tournament?
    a) Group stage exit
    b) Quarterfinals
    c) Semifinals
    d) Runners-up
  3. Which Canadian tennis player reached the furthest at Wimbledon in 2024?
    a) Felix Auger-Aliassime
    b) Leylah Fernandez
    c) Bianca Andreescu
    d) Denis Shapovalov

Section 4: Fun Facts

  1. What major milestone did the Toronto Blue Jays celebrate in 2024?
    a) 50th anniversary of their first World Series
    b) 30th anniversary of their back-to-back World Series titles
    c) 20th season in Rogers Centre
    d) First season with a female manager
  2. Which Canadian sports legend was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2024?
    a) Roberto Luongo
    b) Hayley Wickenheiser
    c) Sidney Crosby
    d) Carey Price
  3. In 2024, what was the nickname for Canada’s new men’s basketball league?
    a) The Northern Dunk
    b) Maple Hoops
    c) CanBall League
    d) True North League

Section 5: True or False

  1. True or False: The Montreal Canadiens reached the Stanley Cup Finals in 2024.
  2. True or False: A Canadian athlete broke the 100m sprint world record in 2024.
  3. True or False: The 2024 NHL Draft’s first overall pick was a Canadian.

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