Eaton's:
The
Santa Claus Parade Turns 100
The 100th running of the Santa Claus Parade in Toronto
took place in November, 2004. The parade, which has
survived the great depression, two World Wars and all manner of
inclement weather is one of the largest productions of its kind in North
America and has run uninterrupted since 1905. [
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The Archives
of Ontario Remembers an
Eaton's Christmas
For
people who grew up in Ontario or in other parts of Canada,
many of our Christmas memories have been touched, in one
way or another, by Eaton's department store. The Archives
of Ontario invites you to step back in time and remember
an Eaton's Christmas from half a century ago.
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The Toys of Our Childhood
Much of the magic of the festive season
swirls around children and toys and there's nothing more
heart-warming than seeing a young face light up upon opening
a Christmas gift and discovering a longed-for toy inside. To celebrate the holiday
season, the Archives of Ontario has created an exhibit.
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