Alberta Hotel & Lodging Association

To everyone starting 2025, we wish you all a blessed New Year! #ABhotels #HappyNewYear

HAPPY NEW YEAR'S EVE! Here are some ways to celebrate today: - Catch your local fireworks: A global tradition that dates back to China in the 7th century, where fireworks were used to ward off evil spirits. - Check out the New York Times Square Ball Drop: A free, public event in New York City that's been held since 1907. - Kiss at midnight: A tradition that may have originated at ancient Roman Saturnalia festivals and European masquerade balls. - Make a resolution (or a few!): A symbolic time to make resolutions for the new year and forgive enemies. - Fun activities: Organize activities for each hour until midnight, such as a game, toast or dance party. - Drink something bubbly: Toast to the coming year with a fizzy bubbly drink Happy New Year's Eve! #LastDayof2024 #ABhotels #Holidays

Did you know that in Denmark, it is tradition to jump off a chair at midnight on New Year’s Eve to avoid having bad luck in the new year? #NewYearCountdown #TwoDays #ABhotels #NewYears

Did you know that people toast the New Year at 38 different times during 26 hours around the globe? #NewYearCountdown #ThreeDays #ABhotels #NewYears

Anyone else? #HolidayBlackHole Thank you to all of the spectacular hospitality workers who are keeping things on track and moving forward toward the New Year! #ABhotels #Gratitute

The days between December 25 and December 31 can feel like a bit of a black hole... wondering what to do with all the used wrapping paper? Have no fear, it's Make Cut-out Snowflakes Day! Snowflake art may seem like child's play, but actually it is truly ancient, and in fact is founded in the traditional Japanese art-form of Origami, specifically a variation known as Kirigami. #ABhotels #MakeSnowflakes #Origami

It may be Boxing day, but it is also National Thank You Note Day - and this season brings with it so many beautiful gifts, not just of material goods, but also time and sacrifices. Take a moment today to express your gratitude with a text or a handwritten message to let someone know you appreciate them. 😍 #ABhotels #Gratitude #ContinuingHolidaySpirit

Happy first day of Hannukah. Hannukah reminds us that it is when it is most dark that light is about to be seen. The oil that was supposed to last one day – a small light of hope – miraculously lasted for eight days. That glow gives us hope and reminds us to reach out to brighten the lives of others. #ABhotels #HappyHannukah

May the gifts of love, joy and peace be yours this Christmas. Wishing all of our members, especially those who are working today to make the season bright for so many guests and visitors, a very Merry Christmas. #ABhotels #HappyHolidays #LoveJoyPeace

Who are Santa's reindeer? Tonight's gifts will be brought to you by: Dasher - A fast reindeer who likes to race ahead to make sure Santa's sleigh is the first to arrive at each house Dancer - A graceful and energetic reindeer with smooth moves Prancer - A loyal reindeer who is often found in the factory with the elves Vixen - A reindeer who loves to put on a show and show off with magic tricks Comet - An easy going reindeer who loves to play ball games with the fawns Cupid - An affectionate reindeer who often carries mistletoe Donner - A reindeer with a booming voice who is always noticed when entering a room Rudolph - A red-nosed reindeer added by Robert L. May in 1939 What a team! #SafeFlying #MerryChristmas #HappyHolidays #ABhotels