Who Took the Mary Out of Christmas?
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The Christmas story like you’ve never heard it before
SAVE THE DATE: November 25th, 2026, Toronto Canada
In the Garden of Even™, the Christmas story is not about a triumphant king, but about a young girl who births a whole new way of being in the world.
Through Mary’s story we’ll explore an powerful new narrative for the holiday season to uncover a new way of stepping into ourselves to transform the world around us.
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What to expect:
On November 25, join us for an immersive event with:
A reimagined Christmas narrative with a signature Garden of Even keynote that honours the full spectrum of women’s agency, power, curiosity and consent
Fireside chat placing Mary’s story in today’s context exploring the themes outlined in keynote
ART DROP: A first look at the newest Garden of Even™ piece: Mary
Bespoke Holiday Reception/Celebration in a curated space with the Garden of Even™ Exhibition, premium wine and bites, with special guest Tanya Shapenko
It’s time to ask “Who Took the Mary Out of Christmas?”
2000 years later we’re still talking about the Christmas story, but we’ve forgotten about Mary, the significance of her historical role, and the message she brings: There is always the opportunity for something new to be born.