Advent calendars and seasonal trees are popping up in stores and in households in time for — no, not Christmas — but the Muslim celebrations of Ramadan and Eid. 

Being Muslim in a pre-dominantly Christian country means plenty of exposure to Christmas and Easter traditions. 

Canadian Muslim families are now incorporating traditions like Christmas trees and Advent calendars into their festivities.

“It’s mostly for the kids,” says Assmaa Maita, who creates Ramadan calendars with chocolates through her online Facebook page, Favor-It Boutique. 

“They’re happy they have their celebrations