Burning Log
Burning Log is a television program which airs traditionally on Christmas Eve or Christmas morning on the Shaw TV community channels in Canada.
The program is a film loop of a wood fire burning in a fireplace. It airs free of charge, without commercial interruption.
Origins
Burning Log was shot in 1999 by a Shaw Cable staffer named John. It was conceived as a means by which Shaw employees could stay home with their families, instead of working over the holidays.[1]
The original film was shot by John at his home near Victoria, British Columbia. During the run, his arm can be seen burning in the fire.
The video became famous when university students in Victoria staged a mock protest after Shaw took it off the air in 2000. The program was both a critical and ratings success,[citation needed] and by popular demand, it has been rebroadcast ever since.
The program is a Canadian counterpart to the older (unrelated) WPIX Yule Log.
Ownership controversy
Craig McAllister of North Vancouver has claimed that it was he that shot the video, not John.[2]
References
- ^ Cooper, Sam (December 23, 2010). "The long arm of the log: How the 'burning log video' became a Christmas tradition". The Vancouver Sun. Vancouver. Retrieved 28 December 2010.
- ^ Lazaruk, Susan (December 26, 2010). "Origin of 'burning log' video ignites debate". The Province. Retrieved 28 December 2010.
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