It’s the most wonderful time of the year.
We don’t know if there’ll be snow, but have a cup of cheer.
It may seem too early to some, but as the calendar flips from November into December, it’ll only been a little more than three weeks until Christmas. The month tends to go by fast so best to enjoy it now.
This first weekend of December will be a great time to get into the celebration spirit, with all of our communities decked out big-time for Christmas.
The Thetis Island Christmas Market takes centre stage Saturday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. It’s a big draw for people from beyond the island due to its wide variety of vendors and some fabulous food for famished shoppers at the spectacularly-refurbished Forbes Hall Community Centre.
Pat English tells us there will be individual cottage pies and hot open faced sandwiches available from the kitchen for a reasonable $12 and then some deep dish apple bread pudding with caramel sauce and whipped cream for dessert for $6.
There will be tables selling all sorts of items from pottery, felting and stone sculptures and home-baked breads to handmade notebooks, cards and decorations plus smoked salmon, jewelry, knitting and crochet art and so much more.
The Chemainus Legion is the place to be Saturday afternoon from 1-4 for all the kids to let off some steam and try their hand at numerous games while awaiting the arrival of Santa Claus.
Little Town Christmas is a longtime tradition in Chemainus that’s a great way for some holiday family fun. Adults can make a wreath or get Esther Craig and company to do it for you from the special components available.
Crofton For Christmas hits the streets Sunday at 7 p.m. with one of the cutest little parades you’ll see for a community this size.
Floats, the fire department trucks and plenty of novelty entries always make it a delight. The crowd gathers at the Warmland Church afterwards for food, photos and good cheer, with Santa around for it all, of course.
If ever there’s a time to take in the sights and sounds and joys of the season locally, this is it.