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Our Favourite Kid Stars in Christmas Movies: Where Are They Now?
In light of the recent Macaulay Culkin/Kevin McCallister video that surfaced the net last week (embedded below just in case you missed it), curious feelings surrounding other various Christmas movie...
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A Green Christmas for 50% of Canada!
50% of Canada will be disappointing the late Bing Crosby this Christmas, and will instead be experiencing warmer than usual temperatures in what The Weather Network’s chief meteorologist is calling “a...
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Top 5 Don Cherry Jackets
Love him or hate him, Don Cherry is a big-talking, cocksure, and entertaining staple in the Canadian sports world. When he is not making the news for his over the top statements, he is turning heads...
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Big Savings During our Season Kick-Off Event!
Sweater deals online and in-store this weekend! Saturday, November 12th marks our annual Season Kick-Off event at the RetroFestive flagship store in Oakville, and you’re invited to join us! For our...
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Social Media Gift Guide
Although we are all mourning Vine, and remember the five seconds that Ello was cool, there are some people on our Christmas lists who know and love social media more than life itself. They Tweet, they...
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Practical gift giving
By Liisa St-Aubin When it comes to gift giving, we all have that one family member that likes to throw a few caveats into the mix. Whether it be simple practicality or ratio of bedazzlement, it can be...
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Family Gift Guide
Here at RetroFestive.ca, we are very proud to offer a wide variety of nostalgic gift ideas. Whether it is a gag gift for Secret Santa at work, or something sweet for your Grandparents, we truly offer...
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70th Anniversary of It’s a Wonderful Life
When I was growing up I thought I would dislike all black and white movies because I assumed they were boring or about old timey things I wouldn’t understand. Eventually my mind was changed because...
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Jelly and Jam Recipes
Since 2007 Retro Festive has been Canada’s original supplier of all things Griswold. We started with moose mugs and Griswold Family Christmas gear, and are now proud to introduce the Jelly of the Month...
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The 50th Anniversary of Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
December 18, 2016 will mark the 50th Anniversary of Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! television special that first aired on CBS and instantly became a Christmas classic....
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Rankin Bass Holiday Specials
By Desiree D’Lima For me Christmas always begins when Rankin Bass holiday specials begin airing on television. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Frosty The Snowman, Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town, The...
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The Flintstones Christmas Specials
It is very hard to choose a favourite Christmas movie or television special – there are so many to cherish! It is even harder to choose a favourite of the three Flintstones Christmas specials:...
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2017 Défilés du Père Noël au Québec!
Nous avons établi une liste de 2017 des défilés du Père Noël au Québec. Marquez vos calendriers car le Père Noël arrive en ville! Le français n’est pas notre première langue, donc nous excuser pour les...
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The Best Santas in Pop Culture History
Santa Claus has been featured in countless Christmas specials over the years, but they are not created equal. Sometimes Santa is sugary sweet, and sometimes he is just plain strange! It’s time to...
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Five Favourites at the Toronto Christmas Market
Now in it’s eighth year, the Toronto Christmas Market has become a treasured annual tradition for Torontonians and visitors from across Ontario and the United States. We have had a booth at the Toronto...
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The Best 90s TV Christmas Specials
The 1990s were a golden age for television sitcoms. There were so many wonderful half hour TV shows that would become lifelong favourites. Once a show had been on air for a few seasons they were bound...
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I Heart XMas with Jack Sweeney
Welcome to the I Heart XMAS Q&A, where Retro Festive asks notable Canadians about their own Christmas traditions and what they would like to find under the tree! Today we’re talking to Jack Sweeney...
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Christmas Memories
By: Liisa St-Aubin We all have Christmas memories from days gone by that transport us right back to specific moments in time. From the smell of the fireplace to the taste of pie, I have many merry...
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I Heart XMas with Jenna Mo
Welcome to the I Heart XMAS Q&A, where Retro Festive asks notable Canadians about their own Christmas traditions and what they would like to find under the tree! Today we’re talking to Jenna Mo...
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A Christmas Story Live Cast Favourites
When FOX announced it was going to produce A Christmas Story Live, we were very excited. We were even more excited when they announced it will be inspired by the original 1983 movie and A Christmas...
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