Online Christmas Entertainment Exploration: Navigating Fun and Festivities in the Digital Realm
Holiday Entertainment and Activities for the Whole Family
As the holiday season approaches, many of us are looking for ways to keep our families entertained while staying safe at home. Here are some suggestions for activities and shows that you can enjoy together.
Baumgartner Restoration YouTube Channel If you're interested in art, the Baumgartner Restoration YouTube Channel is a great place to watch the restoration of various works of art. This channel offers a unique insight into the world of art conservation and preservation.
CBC Gem CBC Gem is a streaming service offering free online TV access with a variety of holiday programming. Some of the shows available include:
- Escape to the Chateau Christmas Specials: This popular series follows a British couple as they restore a French chateau. The Christmas specials are now available on CBC Gem.
- The Great Canadian Baking Show's Holiday Week: This seasonal spin-off of the popular baking competition features festive challenges and delicious treats.
- Season 5, Episode 7 and Season 7, Episode 4 of Escape to the Chateau: These episodes have a Christmas theme and are also available on CBC Gem.
Online Games and Puzzles If you're looking for activities for kids, CBC Kids Games offers a Christmas Chain game that doesn't require any device download. Additionally, Online Jigsaw Puzzles has a different Christmas-themed puzzle available each day.
The Nutcracker Ballet While many ballet companies canceled live performances of The Nutcracker Ballet during COVID-19, some organizations and dancers offered online content such as ballet classes on Zoom or social media. The Colorado Ballet explicitly canceled their 2020 production due to safety concerns. However, there were numerous adaptations in the performing arts sector, including digital and streamed offerings. If you're interested in watching The Nutcracker Ballet, you can find a performance from the Mariinsky Theatre in St Petersburg, circa December 2012 on YouTube.
Other Activities for Kids Krista has a list of 10 activities to do at home with kids, but we don't have specific details about what's on the list. One activity that you might find interesting is Dave Cooks the Turkey, a story from Stuart Mclean's Vinyl Cafe, available on YouTube.
We encourage our readers to share their favorite activities for kids in the comments. Happy holidays!
Consider enhancing your lifestyle this holiday season by trying out the home-and-garden themed shows and activities on CBC Gem. Enjoy the Escape to the Chateau Christmas Specials, The Great Canadian Baking Show's Holiday Week, or watch the restoration of artworks on the Baumgartner Restoration YouTube Channel, bringing an entertaining touch to your home-life.
