November 8 – Kitchen Preparation Check your baking supplies. Organize cupboards and pantry shelves. Make a list of ingredients needed for Christmas baking. “From the Reversing Falls to the harbour lights, Saint John wears Christmas beautifully.”

November 9 – Christmas Shopping Compare prices before buying. Look for Black Friday promotions. Purchase gifts when prices are right. “A Saint John Christmas is measured not by the presents beneath the tree, but by the love shared around it.”  

November 10 – Outdoor Preparations Check outdoor Christmas decorations. Inspect extension cords and timers. Prepare for colder November weather. “When December arrives, the old Port City takes on a special kind of magic.”

November 11 – Remembrance Day Take time to remember and honour Canada's veterans. Attend a local Remembrance Day ceremony if possible. Reflect on the freedoms we enjoy.