Matt Houser
@digitalmatt.bsky.social
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Yule ≠ Christmas
Yule is one of the oldest winter solstice festivals, with origins among the ancient Norse thousands of years ago.
Although today it’s heavily associated with, and even confused with, Christmas, the celebration existed long before Christianity. 🧵⬇️
Yule is one of the oldest winter solstice festivals, with origins among the ancient Norse thousands of years ago.
Although today it’s heavily associated with, and even confused with, Christmas, the celebration existed long before Christianity. 🧵⬇️
December 11, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Yule ≠ Christmas
Yule is one of the oldest winter solstice festivals, with origins among the ancient Norse thousands of years ago.
Although today it’s heavily associated with, and even confused with, Christmas, the celebration existed long before Christianity. 🧵⬇️
Yule is one of the oldest winter solstice festivals, with origins among the ancient Norse thousands of years ago.
Although today it’s heavily associated with, and even confused with, Christmas, the celebration existed long before Christianity. 🧵⬇️
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Devilled Eggs are like cocktail sausages in that however many you make, they will always, always get eaten. This is why they are such excellent party food – and a most deserving #RecipeOfTheDay! www.nigella.com/recipes/devi...
Devilled Eggs
I cannot begin to tell you how good these are. There’s not much that can get me squeezing a fancy-nozzled icing bag, but I can’t get enough of these — and nor can those I make them for. Yes, they are ...
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December 8, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Devilled Eggs are like cocktail sausages in that however many you make, they will always, always get eaten. This is why they are such excellent party food – and a most deserving #RecipeOfTheDay! www.nigella.com/recipes/devi...
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When the two-part miniseries Anne of Green Gables debuted on CBC on Dec. 1, 1985, nearly six million Canadians tuned in. It went on to win 10 Geminis, an Emmy and a Peabody.
To this day, the miniseries is studied in film schools.
This is the story of that miniseries.
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To this day, the miniseries is studied in film schools.
This is the story of that miniseries.
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December 1, 2025 at 2:01 PM
When the two-part miniseries Anne of Green Gables debuted on CBC on Dec. 1, 1985, nearly six million Canadians tuned in. It went on to win 10 Geminis, an Emmy and a Peabody.
To this day, the miniseries is studied in film schools.
This is the story of that miniseries.
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To this day, the miniseries is studied in film schools.
This is the story of that miniseries.
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Butter tarts are a wonderful treat during the Christmas season.
Personally, I think they are the greatest Canadian treat (even with raisins).
These delectable treats have been name dropped in Canadian songs, TV and movies.
But what is their history?
This is the story.
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Personally, I think they are the greatest Canadian treat (even with raisins).
These delectable treats have been name dropped in Canadian songs, TV and movies.
But what is their history?
This is the story.
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December 1, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Butter tarts are a wonderful treat during the Christmas season.
Personally, I think they are the greatest Canadian treat (even with raisins).
These delectable treats have been name dropped in Canadian songs, TV and movies.
But what is their history?
This is the story.
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Personally, I think they are the greatest Canadian treat (even with raisins).
These delectable treats have been name dropped in Canadian songs, TV and movies.
But what is their history?
This is the story.
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In Iceland, books are exchanged as Christmas Eve presents. Then you spend the rest of the night in bed reading them and eating chocolate. Sounds perfect to me.
the aurora borealis is shining over a waterfall
ALT: the aurora borealis is shining over a waterfall
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November 30, 2025 at 11:19 PM
In Iceland, books are exchanged as Christmas Eve presents. Then you spend the rest of the night in bed reading them and eating chocolate. Sounds perfect to me.
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On Nov. 12, 1931, Maple Leaf Gardens opened in Toronto.
Considered a hockey cathedral, and now a National Historic Site, it featured many important moments in Canadian history.
This is the story of its construction and legacy.
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Considered a hockey cathedral, and now a National Historic Site, it featured many important moments in Canadian history.
This is the story of its construction and legacy.
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November 12, 2025 at 2:03 PM
On Nov. 12, 1931, Maple Leaf Gardens opened in Toronto.
Considered a hockey cathedral, and now a National Historic Site, it featured many important moments in Canadian history.
This is the story of its construction and legacy.
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Considered a hockey cathedral, and now a National Historic Site, it featured many important moments in Canadian history.
This is the story of its construction and legacy.
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What do we need? What do we want for ourselves?
Food. A home. Clean water. Love. A good, fair-paying job. Equal opportunity. Accessible health care. Free education. Reliable transportation. Community.
Food. A home. Clean water. Love. A good, fair-paying job. Equal opportunity. Accessible health care. Free education. Reliable transportation. Community.
November 5, 2025 at 11:02 AM
What do we need? What do we want for ourselves?
Food. A home. Clean water. Love. A good, fair-paying job. Equal opportunity. Accessible health care. Free education. Reliable transportation. Community.
Food. A home. Clean water. Love. A good, fair-paying job. Equal opportunity. Accessible health care. Free education. Reliable transportation. Community.
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The Hockey Sweater is one of the most famous books in Canadian history.
The story of a boy who received the wrong hockey sweater from Eatons has been featured on our currency and turned into an iconic NFB short.
This is the story of that book.
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The story of a boy who received the wrong hockey sweater from Eatons has been featured on our currency and turned into an iconic NFB short.
This is the story of that book.
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November 1, 2025 at 1:01 PM
The Hockey Sweater is one of the most famous books in Canadian history.
The story of a boy who received the wrong hockey sweater from Eatons has been featured on our currency and turned into an iconic NFB short.
This is the story of that book.
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The story of a boy who received the wrong hockey sweater from Eatons has been featured on our currency and turned into an iconic NFB short.
This is the story of that book.
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Great job, everyone, we did it again
November 1, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Great job, everyone, we did it again
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In this house, we are Halloween and World Series ready.
October 31, 2025 at 2:45 AM
In this house, we are Halloween and World Series ready.
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LEGO has announced LEGO Ideas The Goonies, a big new set for adults, coming in November.
Goonies LEGO Set Announced, Coming in November
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October 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM
LEGO has announced LEGO Ideas The Goonies, a big new set for adults, coming in November.
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A new ticket-pricing tracking site has gone online. This could be very helpful. #musicnews
A new ticket-pricing tracking site has gone online. This could be very helpful.
The cost of event tickets is always in the news. Here in the Toronto area, the big gripe is the cost of tickets for the Blue Jays’ World Series run. I saw a
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October 22, 2025 at 12:33 PM
A new ticket-pricing tracking site has gone online. This could be very helpful. #musicnews
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Netflix is making various films and TV series based on Catan, the world-renowned multiplayer board game.
Netflix Goes All-in on Catan, With Live-Action and Animated Films and TV Series Planned
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October 21, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Netflix is making various films and TV series based on Catan, the world-renowned multiplayer board game.
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Bastions & Guildhalls is LIVE on Kickstarter!
Early Bird rewards available for the first 24 hours!
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Early Bird rewards available for the first 24 hours!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/cze...
Bastions & Guildhalls: A Modular Map Maker
Design buildings your party will love, loot, or accidentally burn down—with gorgeous hand-drawn map tiles by Czepeku!
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October 21, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Bastions & Guildhalls is LIVE on Kickstarter!
Early Bird rewards available for the first 24 hours!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/cze...
Early Bird rewards available for the first 24 hours!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/cze...
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Outside of Canada, many assume that the entire country uses bagged milk.
The truth is, only part of Canada have bagged milk in the fridge.
But why? Well, it comes down when Canada made the transition to the metric system.
This is the story!
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The truth is, only part of Canada have bagged milk in the fridge.
But why? Well, it comes down when Canada made the transition to the metric system.
This is the story!
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October 20, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Outside of Canada, many assume that the entire country uses bagged milk.
The truth is, only part of Canada have bagged milk in the fridge.
But why? Well, it comes down when Canada made the transition to the metric system.
This is the story!
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The truth is, only part of Canada have bagged milk in the fridge.
But why? Well, it comes down when Canada made the transition to the metric system.
This is the story!
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On Oct. 11, 1979, the first episode of the revival of The Littlest Hobo debuted on CTV. Based off a 1958 movie and 1960s TV show, it aired for six seasons and 114 episodes.
With its famous theme song, it is beloved by generations of Canadians.
This is the story.
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With its famous theme song, it is beloved by generations of Canadians.
This is the story.
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October 11, 2025 at 1:01 PM
On Oct. 11, 1979, the first episode of the revival of The Littlest Hobo debuted on CTV. Based off a 1958 movie and 1960s TV show, it aired for six seasons and 114 episodes.
With its famous theme song, it is beloved by generations of Canadians.
This is the story.
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With its famous theme song, it is beloved by generations of Canadians.
This is the story.
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Meet Harriette Flittertail, a Harengon Druid.
A commission for @howlinggnome.bsky.social ‘s wife!
[ #art #dnd #ttrpg ]
A commission for @howlinggnome.bsky.social ‘s wife!
[ #art #dnd #ttrpg ]
October 10, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Meet Harriette Flittertail, a Harengon Druid.
A commission for @howlinggnome.bsky.social ‘s wife!
[ #art #dnd #ttrpg ]
A commission for @howlinggnome.bsky.social ‘s wife!
[ #art #dnd #ttrpg ]
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never seen a better looking shelf setup for games
October 10, 2025 at 12:53 AM
never seen a better looking shelf setup for games
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For me, few stories from Canadian folklore are scarier than that of the Old Hag of Newfoundland.
She is said to visit people while they sleep, leading to the phrase "I was hagged last night".
This is the story of a very scary night visitor.
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She is said to visit people while they sleep, leading to the phrase "I was hagged last night".
This is the story of a very scary night visitor.
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October 6, 2025 at 12:01 PM
For me, few stories from Canadian folklore are scarier than that of the Old Hag of Newfoundland.
She is said to visit people while they sleep, leading to the phrase "I was hagged last night".
This is the story of a very scary night visitor.
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She is said to visit people while they sleep, leading to the phrase "I was hagged last night".
This is the story of a very scary night visitor.
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On Sept. 22, 1994, a show debuted on CTV featuring a street-wise Chicago cop and a Mountie on the trail of the man who killed his father.
The critically-acclaimed hit reshaped Canadian television and made a star out of Paul Gross.
This is the story of Due South.
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The critically-acclaimed hit reshaped Canadian television and made a star out of Paul Gross.
This is the story of Due South.
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September 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
On Sept. 22, 1994, a show debuted on CTV featuring a street-wise Chicago cop and a Mountie on the trail of the man who killed his father.
The critically-acclaimed hit reshaped Canadian television and made a star out of Paul Gross.
This is the story of Due South.
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The critically-acclaimed hit reshaped Canadian television and made a star out of Paul Gross.
This is the story of Due South.
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Disney's ADVENTURES OF THE GUMMI BEARS premiered on NBC's Saturday morning cartoon line-up on September 14th, 1985, and this theme song - sung by Toto's Joseph Williams (son of composer John Williams) - has been stuck in my brain ever since...
September 15, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Disney's ADVENTURES OF THE GUMMI BEARS premiered on NBC's Saturday morning cartoon line-up on September 14th, 1985, and this theme song - sung by Toto's Joseph Williams (son of composer John Williams) - has been stuck in my brain ever since...
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D&D is sports now
September 4, 2025 at 6:30 PM
D&D is sports now
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James Doohan wasn’t just Scotty on Star Trek, he was also a Canadian who served his country and landed on the beaches of Normandy on D-Day. He then went on to become a gifted actor, trained by fellow Canadian Lorne Greene.
This is his story.
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This is his story.
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July 20, 2025 at 1:01 PM
James Doohan wasn’t just Scotty on Star Trek, he was also a Canadian who served his country and landed on the beaches of Normandy on D-Day. He then went on to become a gifted actor, trained by fellow Canadian Lorne Greene.
This is his story.
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This is his story.
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When the Spadina Expressway was announced in 1962, it was meant with immense opposition.
The proposed construction would destroy homes, parks and alter neighbourhoods. So, the Stop Spadina campaign began. Nine years later, the expressway was cancelled.
This is the story.
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The proposed construction would destroy homes, parks and alter neighbourhoods. So, the Stop Spadina campaign began. Nine years later, the expressway was cancelled.
This is the story.
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July 12, 2025 at 2:01 PM
When the Spadina Expressway was announced in 1962, it was meant with immense opposition.
The proposed construction would destroy homes, parks and alter neighbourhoods. So, the Stop Spadina campaign began. Nine years later, the expressway was cancelled.
This is the story.
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The proposed construction would destroy homes, parks and alter neighbourhoods. So, the Stop Spadina campaign began. Nine years later, the expressway was cancelled.
This is the story.
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