CANADA DAY
Introduction and origin –
Canada Day is observed every year on July 1 to
celebrate the creation of Canada. This Day was formerly known as Domination day
is a National holiday of Canada. This day commemorates the joining of Canada’s
original three provinces (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and the Canada province
which is now Ontario and Quebec)as one nation in 1867.Canada day also celebrates the anniversary of constitution
which was assigned 1ST of July 1876.
The 100th anniversary of the nation's official creation in 1967 saw the growth of the spirit of Canadian patriotism. That is when Dominion Day picked up and people started celebrating it with great emotion. By that time, the holiday was already widely known as Canada Day and the official name was not adopted until October of 1982.
Ways of celebration –
The first tradition which is involved in the celebration of Canada Day is Parade which evokes the spirit of nationalism in citizens of Canada, since the day happens in summer a whole lot of outdoor activities are observed for the celebration. People enjoy Barbeques in morning and end up the day with beautiful and happening sights of Fireworks. People wear red and white in honor of Canada's national colors and the Canadian flag is proudly hung up in front of buildings and on windows.
How kids celebrate Canada day?
Canada is a little more special for
Kids as it is a off day of school, they celebrate this day by reading and knowing
more about Canada, This day is full of activities for kids they make crafts
about Canada, Play and Dance with Canada day ribbon wands, Make side walk
designs with red and white chalk, get dressed in Red and white as well.
Kids enjoy Barbeques and music festivals. They also pay visit to their close friends and family.S
Ways to wish on Canada Day-
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On the first Canada Day, Canada became its own great kingdom. These
days, Canada becomes its own great party! Have fun and enjoy Canada Day!
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Is that a Snowbird I see? Canada Day comes but once a year, so have fun
-- and enjoy the biggest celebration of 2012! Cheers!
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Someone's turning 145! Say "happy birthday" to Canada this
year -- and be sure to have a great holiday celebration yourself, too! Happy
Canada Day!
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Canada Day is the day we all think about how far we've come.
Congratulations to you, Canada! And a very happy Canada Day to one and all!
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Do you smell that? It's time to break out the barbecue for another year!
Happy Canada Day to you -- may it be a fun and delicious one!
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Canada Day is the best thing to come down from Parliament Hill all year
long, so have fun and enjoy the concerts! Happy Canada Day to you!
Books
on Canada day –
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Canada year by
year (link)
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Carson Crosses
Canada (link)
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Colossal Canada:
100 epic Facts and Feats (link)
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My Canada : An
Illustrated Atlas (Link)
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The story of
Canada ( link)
Gifts on Canada Day-
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Canada
Day Mug (link)
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“O Canada” Mask (link)
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Organic fruits basket (link)
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Chocolate box (link)
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Canada Day Cake (link)
Quotes about Canada –
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Canada
is the homeland of equality, justice and tolerance. Kim Campbell
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Canada
is like a loft apartment over a really great party. Robin Williams
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The
cool thing about being famous is traveling. I have always wanted to travel
across seas, like to Canada and stuff. Britney Spears
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The
people of Canada have worked hard to build a country that opens its doors to
include all, regardless of their differences; a country that respects all,
regardless of their differences; a country that demands equality for all,
regardless of their differences. Paul Martin Equality
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The fact is Canadians
understand that immigration, that people fleeing for their lives, that people
wanting to build a better life for themselves and their kids is what created
Canada, it's what created North America.- Justin Trudeau
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