Civic day

 Introduction and origin –

The civic day is celebrated on the first Monday of August is a holiday for in all provinces except for Quebec, Newfoundland and Labrador, Ontario, and Yukon.  It is also known as August long Weekend, Provincial day , Terry fox Day , The first week of August. The tradition of a holiday in the middle of summer in Toronto dates back to 1869 and was formally created in 1875 when the first Monday in August became the August Civic Holiday in Toronto. Today, Civic Holiday is a non-statutory holiday in Ontario and provincially regulated employers are not required to treat this as a holiday.

Ways of celebration-

Various events are to celebrate aspects of local culture, history, and achievements are held on this day. People also enjoy this by making and distributing cakes, playing various events, cooking communal meals, barbecues, enjoying beautiful sights of fireworks etc. This day mainly focuses on celebrating culture, Tradition and unity.

How kids celebrate it?

Kids on this day learn about the various cultures and traditions that Exists in society. What is a better way to celebrate a day than knowing more about it, Understanding it and valuing it? Kids enjoys the cake, cookies, spend time with friends and family they also play various sports.

Books on Canada –

·         Kids book of Canada (link)

·         I am Canada (link)

·         The story of Canada (Link)

·         Oh, Canada (link)

·         Canadian History (Link)

 

Gifts ideas on Civic Day

·         Cake (link)

·         Mug( link)

·         Greeting cards (link)

 

Quotes on Canada-

·         Canada is the homeland of equality, justice, and tolerance. Kim Campbell

·         Canada has always been there to help people who need it. Justin Trudeau

·         My great-grandfather was prime minister of Canada, and I had a very Edwardian upbringing. It was a beautiful, romantic way of growing up until the family lost its money. And I decided to be bad and rough and find the streets rather than the gates. Christopher Plummer

·         Canada is the essence of not being. Not English, not American, it is mathematic of not being. And a subtle flavor - we're more like celery as a flavor. Mike Myers

·         Canada will be a strong country when Canadians of all provinces feel at home in all parts of the country, and when they feel that all Canada belongs to them. Pierre Trudeau

Ways to wish on Civic day-

·          Monday holidays are not a usual holidays. It is rare and loved by every citizen of Canada. Happy Civic Day.

·          Wishing you great success with bestowing peace, love, and joy in your life.

·          May this magnificent day gifts you bundle of happiness. And Voila! Enjoy your holiday.

·         Warm and heedful wishes to one and all on Civic Day.

·         You’re like a bouquet of flowers. Everyone attracts to you for your beauty. But be careful not to prick yourself. Have a pronounced day ahead.

·          I wish you a day filled with sparkles, glitters, hope, and peace in your surroundings. Have a blissful day ahead.

·          Let’s enjoy this holiday with our loved ones whom we care for. Have a beatific week ahead.

·         Be the best version of yourself. Life has uncertain moves. Don’t lose the real you. Enjoy the day of leisure.v