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Holiday celebrations in Canada are well underway, with nine in ten Canadians planning to mark a special occasion this December. Christmas leads the way at 87 percent, while smaller groups will celebrate Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or other meaningful traditions. About one in ten won’t celebrate at all, but across the country, the season is still filled with warmth, activity, and plenty of festive spirit.
Key Takeaways
- Most Canadians (90 percent) are celebrating something in December, with Christmas far ahead of other holidays.
- Decorating is widespread, especially indoors, with the majority starting between late November and early December.
- Festive habits are remarkably consistent across regions and demographics, showing shared enthusiasm nationwide.
December Celebrations
4% Celebrate something else
10% None of the above
When it comes to decorating, we’re all about the cozy vibes. Nearly 8 in 10 Canadians (79%) are sprucing up the inside of their homes, while 45% are braving the chill to make the outside sparkle.
Start Decorating for the Holidays
Timing? That’s where things get interesting! Some eager elves start in early November (17%), while others wait until the last minute in late December (11%). Most of us fall somewhere in between—35% in late November and 37% in early December. No matter when you start, it’s clear: holiday cheer is alive and well across the country.
Results are very consistent across the country, as well as across demographic subgroups, showing that holiday celebrations are enjoyed by all ages, genders and economic status.
Results are from an online survey conducted in partnership between Narrative Research and the Logit Group. The survey was conducted between November 12 – 14, 2025 with 1,231 Canadians, 18 years of age or older from the Logit Group’s online Canadian Omnibus. Data were weighted based on the 2021 Census, by gender, age, and region to reflect actual population distribution.
The Questions Asked
Looking forward to December, do you celebrate:
- Christmas
- Hanukkah
- Kwanzaa
- Something else not listed
- None of the above
Do you:
- Decorate the inside of your home for the holidays
- Decorate the outside of your home for the holidays
- Neither of the above
(If decorate) When do you start decorating for the holidays?
- In early November
- In late November
- In early December
- In mid-late December
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FAQs
Christmas is the most common celebration, followed by smaller observances of Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and other personal or cultural traditions.
Most begin decorating in late November or early December, though some start early and others wait until the final weeks of the month.
Survey results show holiday celebrations and decorating patterns are similar across age groups, genders, regions, and economic backgrounds.
For more information, please contact:
Margaret Chapman, COO & Partner, Narrative Research – 902.493.3834, mchapman@narrativeresearch.ca or Sam Pisani, Managing Partner, Logit Group – 416.629.4116, sam.pisani@logitgroup.com.
Narrative Research is a non-partisan, 100% Canadian-owned research company, certified as a Women Business Enterprise (WBE). Narrative Research provides clients with state-of-the-art research and strategic consulting services.
The Logit Group is a leading North American data collection and market research execution company headquartered in Toronto, conducting large-scale projects for a variety of well-known research agencies and brands. Logit employs industry-best technologies.
