No one wants to recreate the scene from National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation with the dry, exploding turkey and the mystery crunch in your great aunt’s jelly creation. But we also don’t all have the time and culinary talent to impress our guests. That’s where A Cappella Catering Co. swoops in with several options for holiday meals, along with a Christmas Cookie Decorating Kit, featuring all the items needed to craft your own shortbread cookies.
780.454.2642
acapellacatering.com
Christmas cheer is easier to spread when your home is decked for the holidays. But with all the other things on your to-do list, it can be more of a hassle than a happy task. Sovereign Style Interiors styles homes year-round and can help during the holiday hustle by creating the ideal calming Christmas atmosphere.
780.984.9195
sovereignstyleinteriors.ca
Hanging the exterior Christmas lights — or rather unravelling them, subsequently swearing and then carefully climbing a ladder wrapped in wire — has to be one of the most frustrating of holiday activities. The people at Winducks Lights Edmonton has much more experience in this area than you ever will — minus the swearing — and will make the experience much more easy-going than you ever could.
780.800.8766
winducks.com
There’s nothing quite like the freshness of flowers during the winter. Add some pops of colour and beauty with some live arrangements and wreaths from The Lavender House Flower Shop in the city’s historic Wîhkwêntôwin (formerly Oliver) neighbourhood.
780.488.1302
thelavenderhouse.ca
Sure, part of the joy of the season is in the giving. But shopping for the gifts can be especially stressful as all the other generous souls swarm the shops. TimeSquared can take care of it with personal shoppers who will whip through your shopping list, wrap those gifts and even organize your space for the holiday party. They can probably even grab you some spiced rum for that eggnog you’ll sip while you relax.
587.453.4366
timesquared.ca
Do you love planning holiday parties, but always find you can’t actually enjoy the event due to all the last minute surprises? Olivia Fata Events has a solution — its vendor management package begins four weeks prior to the event when they will ensure vendors have a point of contact for questions. And on the day of the event, they’ll be there so you can actually partake in the fruit cake, no questions asked.
780.953.8517
oliviafata.com
Every dad, uncle, grandpa and great uncle want to dress up as Santa at some point. But let’s be honest — it’s harder than it looks. In fact, the Santa at Santa Edmonton has some serious credentials behind his name as a graduate of Charles W. Howard Santa Claus School, the Christmas Performers Workshop and the North Pole Santa School. He’s so dedicated he even mentors new Santa Clauses, who are called “portrayal artists.” Witness the art yourself, and spread the magic of the season to your family’s newest members.
santaedmonton.com
Even if you enjoy shovelling — an unlikely scenario — there are bound to be several dumps of snow on days when you’re either too tired or too busy to clear before it forms an icy crust on your sidewalk. Men in Kilts are a trusted brand that will quickly handle it, all while spreading kilted Scottish cheer.
780.666.7473
meninkilts.com
Before you start inviting your guests over, take a moment to not stress about the state of your house and just give Dust Queen Maid Service a call. They can help get everything in order. After all, you don’t want a lot for Christmas — there’s just one thing you need. You don’t care about presents underneath the Christmas tree, as long as everything is clean.
780.448.4973
dustqueen.com
