For an Eco-Friendly and Responsible Christmas: Choose Second-Hand

Décoration Noel dans des magasins Renaissance

Second-Hand Christmas, Gifts for Tomorrow

The holidays are approaching, and this year, why not opt for an eco-friendly Christmas by giving second-hand gifts found at Renaissance? In addition to supporting our mission to facilitate the social and professional integration of people facing challenges in entering the job market, you’ll also be encouraging everyone to take concrete actions to protect the environment. You’ll find unique items at affordable prices, tax-free, while promoting responsible consumption.

Here are 5 ways to incorporate second-hand into your holiday celebrations:

Stock up on affordable and sustainable holiday decorations.
The waste generated by seasonal products and their packaging is a significant issue. That’s why opting for second-hand decorative items is a great way to bring a festive touch to your space while avoiding the high prices of new products and reducing holiday-related waste.

Fully enjoy the season with festive outfits.
Add a festive touch to your outfits with unique clothing and accessories. Sparkling accessories and original pieces to complete your holiday look await you in our thrift stores. ✨

Affordable and sustainable Christmas gifts for the whole family.
There’s no reason why your Christmas shopping should stop at decorations or wrapping! Our stores offer a wide selection of items – books, CDs/DVDs, games, kitchenware, accessories, fashion, jewelry, small electronics, etc. – where you can find the perfect treasures to gift your loved ones.

Gift Cards
Want to give your loved ones a gift that lets them choose for themselves while supporting a circular economy? With a Renaissance gift card, you’re hitting two birds with one stone. Give the gift of choice and support a leading Quebec company in reuse.

Donate What You No Longer Use.
The holidays are often a time of excess as we accumulate items throughout the year. Why not start the new year on a good note by gathering everything you no longer use and donating it to your nearest donation center at the start of the year? (Add link to find the nearest donation center)

Donating items you no longer use is an ideal way to spread joy. Every time you buy or donate to Renaissance, you’re contributing to the development of a local economy focused on people. What a wonderful gift to give yourself and the entire community!

To make your shopping and visits easier, here are the opening hours of our stores, bookstores, shops, and liquidation centre during the holiday season:

Thrifts, bookstores, and boutiques

December 24 and 31, closing at 5 PM
December 25 and January 1, closed
December 26, opening at 1 PM

Donation centres
December 24 and 31, closing at 5 PM
December 25, 26, and January 1, closed

Kilo
December 24 and 31, closing at 5 PM
December 25 and January 1, closed

Please note that the head office will close at noon on December 24th and will reopen on January 2nd at 8:30 AM.