​Christmas is a religious holiday in the Christian faith that is observed annually on December 25. It is a statutory holiday in British Columbia.

Resources:

• Britannica - Christmas
• The Canadian Encyclopedia - Christmas in Canada
• HMH - 8 Fun Christmas Classroom Activities
  
• National Geographic Kids - 10 facts about Christmas
  

​Often, Boxing Day is a time to spend with family and friends, particularly those you weren’t able to see on Christmas Day. However, the origins of Boxing Day are not universally agreed upon. Boxing Day is observed annually on December 26.

Resources:

• Britannica - Boxing Day
• The Canadian Encyclopedia - Boxing Day
  

New Year’s Day is the date the new calendar year begins, according to the Gregorian calendar, which is the most widely used calendar system. Often, on the first day of the year, people take time to reflect and make New Year’s resolutions.

It is observed annually on January 1 and is a statutory holiday in British Columbia.

Resources:

• Britannica - New Year festival
• HMH - 12 Classroom New Year's Activities for Students
  
• The Old Farmers Almanac - New Year's Day 2024: Why Does the Year Start on January 1?