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Calgary loves to celebrate the holidays. Here are ten activities happening around the city to check out this holiday season:

  1. Market Collective: This Christmas market is happening the first three weekends in December and is a great opportunity to find the perfect gift, support local shops and get into the holiday spirit. You'll even get to meet Santa Claus!
  2. Zoo Lights: A timeless tradition for many Calgarian's, Zoo Lights allows you to experience the Zoo in new and glowing ways. Enjoy the exhibits and wish all the animals a very Merry Christmas!
  3. The Polar Express Train Ride: Hop aboard the Aspen Crossing train and enjoy a night of Christmas cookies, hot chocolate, carols, and a reading of the story The Polar Express. Each child is given a gift…

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Advent Calendar's don't have to contain only chocolate.... here are 10 unique advent calendars for you to keep your eye out for next year: 

1). Saje Wellness Calendar: For the person on your list who is really into essential oils, this advent calendar will give them a mini bottle of every scent imaginable (12 of them, anyways). This is a great way for someone just getting into essential oils to sample a wide variety of them and to indulge in some exclusive, limited edition scents. 

2). David's Tea Calendar: This popular calendar regularly sells out, and it is no wonder why. Each day you get a mini tin of tea, perfect for 1-2 cups. Start off each morning in December with a warm mug of tea that smells like Christmas and everything good in this…

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We are committed to keeping our valued clients informed on what is happening in the Calgary real estate market. An informed buyer, seller or investor is a better buyer, seller or investor. Understanding the market allows you to make decisions that are educated and strategic. Remember that we are with you every step of the way: if you have any questions, comments, concerns or suggestions please let us know. You can call us directly at 403-630-6363 or email us at team@kenrichter.com

As real estate agents in Calgary we are members of CREB®, the Calgary Real Estate Board. They are a great resource for us and anyone looking for information on the market. Each month they post the statistics from the market the previous month, which we always do a summary of…

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Advent is latin for 'coming.' Celebrated since the forth century, Advent was originally a time when "converts to Christianity [would] prepare for baptism... Now [it is] more commonly associated with the anticipation of the anniversary of Christ’s birth on December 25" (Mental Floss).

While some people celebrate advent for religious reasons, many use it as a way to count down to the Christmas holidays. This Christmas tradition "dates to the mid-19th century, when German Protestants made chalk marks on doors or lit candles to count the days leading up to Christmas" (Mental Floss). Today, people use calendars that reveal chocolate, gifts or pictures on each day leading up to Christmas. 

Gerhard Lang is credited for creating the first commercial advent…

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An essential part of the holidays is giving; not necessarily money, but your time and your heart. Calgarians are known for their selflessness and community spirit. Make someone's holidays a little brighter by volunteering with any one of these charitable organizations this Christmas. Here are the links to their volunteer pages and a description of what you would be helping with:

  • The Calgary Food Bank: Holiday Fundraising
  • Operation Christmas Child: Shoebox Packing
  • Closer to Home: Christmas Elf
  • Calgary Women's Centre: Toy Pick-Up
  • Drop-In Centre: Cooking & Serving
  • Snow Angels: Snow Removal

Looking for more opportunities? Here is a full list of all of the charitable organizations in Calgary. We encourage you to email them and find…

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Gingerbread Houses: a simple little four walled house with candy in a package from the grocery store, right? Wrong!

The art of gingerbread house making is real. It is why the Food Network features shows like the All-Star Gingerbread Build every Christmas season. We have to admit, there is something really magical about Christmas baking. However, our baking certainly cannot compete with some of the life-sized works of art professional gingerbread artists create (and yes, that is a thing). 

For those of you with Christmas Gingerbread house dreams, check out these great gallery's with stunning Gingerbread creations:

  • 50+ Cutest Gingerbread Houses To Make Over The Holidays by Good Housekeeping
  • 10 Unique and Awesome Gingerbread Creations by…

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While some people have had their homes decorated and Christmas sweaters on since November, for most people December 1st officially marks the start of Christmas. In light of this very special day, we are excited to introduce to you our Christmas Advent Blogging Series! Check in with us every day this Christmas season for fun, exciting content and maybe even some treats and surprises along the way... Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone! 

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