Starting in November, the volunteers of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul of Montreal begin to launch one of its largest annual solidarity activities.
Indeed, the traditional "Guignolée" is an initiative of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, the first and oldest in Quebec. It started in 1861 for the first time in our rural areas, where residents decided to go door-to-door to collect food for those in poverty.
The collection takes place in a festive atmosphere, with a backdrop of Christmas carols and songs that the participants joyfully sing.
Today, the tradition continues thanks to the extensive solidarity network of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul of Montreal.