This holiday season, don your ugliest Christmas sweater, sing along to Sound of Music and light a lantern. Check out this week's Canadian events and attractions.

Canadian events and attractions: Five cool things to do this week (December 20 to 26)

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Andrew Pyper, author of the literary horror story <i>The Demonologist</i>, shares his favourite frightening reads. Get his picks for best horror books and psychological thrillers.

Best horror books and psychological thrillers

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It’s one of our favourite rituals — taking a break from the chaos to take in a feel-good flick. Here are our top picks this year and (bonus!) they all come out on Christmas Day.

Five holiday movies

A wife and mother wonders if the choices she has made have been the rights ones – or if she'll forever regret all she has become. Read an excerpt of Ghost Moth by Michèle Forbes.

Book Excerpt: Ghost Moth by Michèle Forbes - Chatelaine Book Club

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The author of Ghost Moth shares her thoughts on desire for passion, the inspiration behind the book, and the art of Celtic storytelling.

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Five cool things to do this week (December 20 to 26)

Five psychological thrillers that will keep you up at night

Five new movies to watch this holiday

Read an exclusive excerpt from our new Book Club pick!

Author Michèle Forbes on choosing passion versus security in love