The ghost of Christmas past

Roger Smith has the story of a special gift given to Prime Minister Stephen Harper by a war veteran while at a Remembrance Day ceremony in Hong Kong.

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Canada AM: Creative gift-wrapping ideas

Lifestyle expert Casey Savage shares creative ways to wrap, bag, and tag gifts this holiday season.

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Canada AM: Karl Lohnes with classic decor

Decor expert Karl Lohnes tells us why we should forget trendy and go classic when it comes to decorator gifts this season.

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How to handle holiday bills

With experts saying not enough people put money aside when planning for Christmas, CTV's Laura Lowe shares tips on how to deal with Christmas spending.

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One last time for holiday custom?

A Christmas tradition that brought together a family in need and a kind volunteer will continue this year, likely for the last time. Ashley Rowe reports.

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Businesses bustling with shoppers

With just a few more days before Christmas businesses are finding new ways to draw in more customers. Breanna Karstens Smith reports.

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Real versus fake Christmas trees

What's better: a messy tree or an authentic one? Zuraidah Alman explores the debate.

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The ghost of Christmas past

Roger Smith has the story of a special gift given to Prime Minister Stephen Harper by a war veteran while at a Remembrance Day ceremony in Hong Kong.

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Survey reveals top holiday concerns

The thought of gaining weight over the holidays is just as stressful as the potential of blowing your budget and carrying too much debt, according to a new survey.

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Mass exodus from the cold

Diane Jackson from itravel2000.com looks at some of the top destinations Canadians choose when looking to escape from the cold.

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Canada AM: Italian dishes for Christmas

Betty Colaneri of Colaneri Estate Winery shows Canada AM some tasty and traditional dishes eaten by Italians over Christmas.

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Canada AM: Awesome things to appreciate

From checking out your neighbourhood's Christmas lights to setting out for some last minute shopping, Neil Pasricha lists awesome things to celebrate during the holidays.

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Took 21 months to polish

A diamond that weighs more than 101 carats is going up for auction in Switzerland.

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