Fudge, eggnog, beer, tamales: convent-made food and drinks help monks and nuns spread joy, and pay the bills, over Christmas

Fudge, eggnog, beer, tamales: convent-made food and drinks help monks and nuns spread joy, and pay the bills, over Christmas

“Our kitchen is a witness to God’s love to those outside,” said Sister Abigail, one of the 10 cloistered nuns of the Perpetual Adorers of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Mexico City, the capital of Mexico. Customers buy marmalade jams and cakes made by cloistered nuns at a market in the Reales Alcázares in Seville, … Read more

What to stream for free over the holidays in Canada

What to stream for free over the holidays in Canada

If this was the year you decided to cut back on cable or one of your many streaming platforms, you may be looking for content to watch this holiday season for free. The CBC News Entertainment team has put together a short watchlist of free shows and films streaming in Canada — including our favourite … Read more