Gloomy or not, the approach of the festive season inevitably brings back the aura of enchantment. Often left on the doorstep of childhood, wonder is so beneficial. Several cultural institutions are offering themed exhibitions to immerse you in the festive atmosphere of December.
Let yourself be tempted:
- with a fresh look at the representation of the Nativity:
- with a visit to the Nativity scene exhibition at Saint Joseph’s Oratory of Mount Royal Museum:
unknown artist, Nativity scene from Singapour, Montreal, Saint Joseph’s Oratory
- with a visit to the Nativity scene exhibition at Saint Joseph’s Oratory of Mount Royal Museum:
Housed in the Musée de l’Oratoire, this permanent exhibition features over 125 works depicting the Nativity scene by artists from all horizons.
https://www.saint-joseph.org/en/culture/oratory-museum/
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- Naître de nouveau exhibition at the chapel of the Centre culturel Marie-Fitzbach (St-Georges), until mid-January:
The exhibition features over a hundred nativity scenes from near and far. It has been put together by two local enthusiasts of this ancestral tradition.
- by discovering or rediscovering local customs:
- with the exhibition Miss Florence’s Christmas at Maison Merry (Magog)
This permanent exhibition showcases Victorian festive traditions, from decoration to gastronomy.
https://www.maisonmerry.ca/en/events/le-noel-de-miss-florence-2
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- with the mini-exhibition Tartans and Pearls – MacLean Fashion, at Stewart Hall (Pointe-Claire)
In collaboration with Le Grand Costumier, the cultural center presents a series of garments inspired by archival photographs of the MacLean family, residents of Stewart Hall (formerly Mull Hall) from 1917 to 1929.
https://www.pointe-claire.ca/en/calendar/mini-exhibition-tartans-pearls-maclean-fashion/
- through the magic of Christmas window displays: the McCord-Stewart Museum (Montreal) presents two vintage animated displays from the Maison Ogilvy, designed by German toy manufacturer Steiff. https://www.musee-mccord-stewart.ca/en/exhibitions/christmas-mechanical-window-displays/
- through music and singing, with a host of events taking place throughout the province during the month.
Happy Holidays!