Hi!I have a similar memory, but I grew up in Toronto and we had to wear green garbage bag "leggings" and another one as a "vest" in order to keep the dampness out! We made up a tobogganing challenge, too - go down the hill standing up! How the heck ...
Welcome to Canada! I’m glad you appreciate the snow… You will know that you have truly become Canadian when you both love it and object to it at the same time, LOL! In the meantime, enjoy! (Hint: snowballs are the best part!)
My family did something similar a few years back: we strolled the Christmas Market in Vancouver with light snow drifting down and drank hot, spiced tea, ate German bakery treats (and a couple of authentic churros, to be honest) and listening to Chris...
Your story reminded me of something from when I was about 5? .. 6? I used to think my Dad was the biggest cheapskate in the world because all the GOOD gifts were from Santa, LOL!