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The holiday season is a special time, and what better way to embrace the festive spirit than by indulging in some in-person holiday shopping? The Canada Trading Company, nestled in the heart of Clifton Hill, is a treasure trove of gifts, confectionery, and souvenirs that promises a tactile and enjoyable shopping experience.

Dream Catchers

Hang a piece of enchantment above your sleeping area with our captivating Dream Catchers. These symbolic treasures not only add a touch of Native American heritage but also promise a night of sweet dreams.

Gourmet & Savory Hot Sauces

For the BBQ aficionado or culinary enthusiast, our range of gourmet hot sauces is a paradise of flavors. From mild to extremely hot, these sauces are a perfect addition to any stocking or gift basket.

Christmas Kitchen and Cooking

Make your holiday cooking a joy with our festive kitchenware and décor. Whether you’re baking cookies or preparing a grand feast, our Christmas-themed items will add a touch of holiday magic to your kitchen.

Scented Candles

Elevate your home’s ambiance with our elegant scented candles. Choose from a variety of scents, including crisp apple, sharp citrus, or warm incense and spices, to create a cozy and inviting atmosphere.

Christmas Decorations

Deck the halls with our diverse collection of Christmas decorations, from candles to tree ornaments. Find the perfect pieces to infuse your home with holiday cheer.

Native Dolls

Discover a unique collection of Native American-inspired dolls that seamlessly blend tradition and playfulness. Adorned in intricate jewelry and beadwork, these dolls make for a charming addition to any Christmas stocking.

Christmas Keepsakes

Capture the essence of the season with our vintage apparel like the “My Christmas Toque” or explore ornamental Christmas mugs, lanterns, glassware, and more. Each piece is a delightful keepsake to cherish.

Gourmet Du Village Dip Mixes

Simplify your holiday entertaining with our selection of dip mixes from Gourmet Du Village. With easy preparation and sophisticated flavors, these mixes are a must-try for festive gatherings.

Maple Syrup

Indulge in the pride of Canada with our delectable selection of maple syrup products. From pure maple syrup to maple-flavored candies, fudge, and cookies, our offerings are a sweet treat for everyone on your list.

Canada Winter Hats

Keep the winter chill at bay with our diverse range of winter hats. From classic styles to licensed and specialty outerwear, Canada Trading Company has everything to keep your loved ones warm and stylish this winter.

Experience the joy of holiday shopping with these delightful stocking stuffers at Canada Trading Company. Embrace the festive atmosphere, and let the magic of the season unfold in every carefully chosen gift.

Reading Time: 4 minutes -One of the newest toys growing in popularity are “Hand Spinners”, also known as “Fidget Spinners” or “Finger Spinners”. We are selling these like crazy at the Canada Trading Company and the Fun Factory on Clifton Hill, Niagara Falls, so for those that don’t understand the significance and benefits of them, here is a list of 5 uses for Hand Spinners.

#1 Relieves Anxiety

A “Hand Spinner” is a device that you hold with your thumb and index finger in the center bearing. They generally have 3 prongs that you spin with any finger as you grip it firmly in place (there is no wrong way to use it). The hand spinner comes from ancient Tibetan meditation traditions. They believed that it had a calming effect on the mind, body, and soul.

It relieves anxiety because as you become nervous, many people begin to soothe themselves outwardly by biting their nails, fiddling with their rings, tapping their fingers, or playing with their hair or jewelry. Spinning this tool allows your mind to become more focused on distracting habits, which in turn will slowly put your mind at ease and calm yourself down.

#2 Relieves Boredom

How many of you have been waiting at the doctor’s office, been on a montonous conference call, or have been sitting for hours in a lecture hall, and you’d prefer to be doing anything else but sitting there? This is the optimal time to get out the hand spinner and quitely pass the time with a slight distraction. One the most common acts of boredom and fidgeting is to bounce one’s leg repeatedly. Using a hand spinner is a better tool to use in order to be less of a distraction to others, and a more effective means of not drawing attention to yourself in times when it’s obvious you’d rather disengage from the moment.

#3 Mild Relief For ADHD, Anxiety, and Autism

The Hand Spinner can provide mild distraction and calming relief for adults or children with these characteristics and/or various mental disorders. Children especially with ADHD often squirm or bounce while sitting, have difficulty staying seated, and generally have a difficult time playing quietly. The Hand Spinner assists in this by providing a calming relief.
Its ergonomical shape easily fits in the hand, and the three spinning inserts work wonders for a person with nervous and fidgety motions. They simply move their fingers over the spinners, or by just grasping it in the palm of their hand to help to regain focus and composure. For mild panic disorder sufferers it may eliminate a temporary need for medication.

#4 They Assist In Breaking Bad Habits

Many people have bad habitual reactions to stressful factors in their life that they wish to break. “Onychophagia” is an actual medical term used when describing someone with an excessive need to nail bite. Mental health experts categorize this as a milder version of OCD. It’s not only a bad habit, but it’s unsanitary as well. This goes alongside with people that pick their skin or pull their hair when under stress or boredom. The use of a Hand Spinner can help to alleviate bad habits — this can even go as far as helping those of us that turn to smoking, excessive eating, or even coffee drinking as a source of stress relief.

#5 Keep You Alert

I’m sure we have all heard at some time or another about someone that fell asleep behind the wheel. It’s no joke that Hand Spinners provide enough mind stimulation that this tiny tool can help you to stay alert. Some of you may be asking why you would play with that while driving, but keep in mind that many of us generally drive with one hand, while the other is on our lap, smoking a cigarette, or having a sip of something to drink.

For workers who suffer from stress due to workload, commuters suffering from personal issues that occupy their mind while driving, the overtired parent, and people who drive for hours on end as part of thier jobs, this is one object where they can actually let out their frustration in a productive manner. You are forced to stay alert and focused on the task at hand (literally). Fidgeting with the spinner makes you pay more attention to the surroundings by boosting memory, focus and creativity.