New holiday tradition 'Le sapin a des boules' returns to Montreal

New holiday tradition 'Le sapin a des boules' returns to Montreal

December 17, 2025 10:31 pm EST.

“It's really a new Montreal tradition," said director Jarrett Mann, as the participatory screening of 'Le Sapin a des boules' returns to Montreal's Soda from Dec. 18 to 21. Johanie Bouffard reports.

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