Showing posts with label Canada Day. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Canada Day. Show all posts

Friday, July 1, 2016

July 1st - It's Canada Day Eh!

It's July 1st, Canada Day and I can honestly say I am proud to be a Canadian.  Being Canadian means that I live in a vast country that believes in equality, opportunity, multiculturalism, freedom, helping others, and much much more.  Today is a day of celebration all across our great land.  It's an opportunity to be thankful for all we have as Canadians and to honour those who've made Canada one of the greatest nations on this earth.  

If you're a Canadian get out and enjoy the festivities with your neighbors, express yourself, fly your colours and be thankful you're a Canadian.  

Here's a Card I made just for today:  


Happy Canada Day and Happy Stamping!
Penny Tokens Stampin' Spot

Wednesday, July 1, 2015

Happy 148th Canada




Today is our 148th birthday and Canadians everywhere will be celebrating.  I am so fortunate and proud to be a Canadian.  Congrats to the many new citizens that will be sworn in today.  Welcome and help us continue to be a strong nation!  Don't forget our song!
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Friday, July 1, 2011

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CANADA - HAPPY JULY 1ST, 2011!!!!!


Canada Day is celebrated on July 1st across the country. July 1st marks the anniversary of the formation of the union of the British North America provinces in a federation under the name of Canada.  Canadians all across our vast country are celebrating our year's biggest national party!  There will be food, fireworks, dancing, music festivals, fiddling, face painting, picnics......... the works!  
Things to Celebrate Today:
  • Our Canadian confederation is 144 years old today! Happy Birthday Canada
  • Freedom we earned it and we have it......who could ask for more!
  • Final Canada Day in KANDAHAR, Afghanistan  for our Canadian troops.  It's a time of  great celebration, reflection and fond wishes for troops who are in the cusp of ending the country's longest shooting war in two generations.  Hats off and a huge wish for a speedy return to all our Canadian Heros.
  • Welcome all new Canadian citizens.  Help keep us proud to be Canadian!
And finally, to add to our excitement, we have the Royals The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge better known as William and Kate in Ottawa joining us for our festivities on their first ever Royal visit. What a special day they are having!

Check out Kate's Maple Leaf "Fascinator" (hat)...........don't you just love it!  Thanks Kate.

For all my family, friends, and fellow Canadians, celebrate, be safe and have a wonderful birthday celebration.  I know we will.............. picture us eating ribs, corn on the cob, etc. and raising a glass in celebration. 

Saturday, June 27, 2009

HAPPY CANADA DAY...........EH!

On July 1, 1867, Canada became a self-governing dominion of Great Britain and a federation of four provinces: Nova Scotia; New Brunswick; Ontario; and Quebec. The anniversary of this date was called Dominion Day until 1982. Since 1983, July 1 has been officially known as Canada Day. July 1st is a very special day indeed.

Canada Day in Canada

Quick Facts ~ Canada Day is a federal holiday on July 1 to mark the anniversary of the date that Canada became a self-governing country. For English speaking provinces it is known as "Canada Day" in French speaking province(s) it is known as la FĂȘte du Canada.

On July 1, 1867, Canada became a self-governing dominion of Great Britain and a federation of four provinces: Nova Scotia; New Brunswick; Ontario; and Quebec. The anniversary of this date was called Dominion Day until 1982. Since 1983, July 1 has been officially known as Canada Day. Canadians of all ages can be proud of their heritage on Canada Day, an event widely celebrated throughout the country.

How Do Canadians Celebrate?
In many towns and cities, municipal governments organize a range of events, often outdoors. These include pancake breakfasts, parades, concerts, carnivals, festivals, firework displays and citizenship ceremonies for new Canadian citizens. The celebrations often have a patriotic mood. Canada's national flag is widely displayed and a lot of people paint their faces red and white, which are Canada's national colors. The celebrations in Ottawa, which is Canada’s capital city, are particularly exuberant.

In the province of Quebec, many home leases start on July 1 and last for exactly one year. Hence, many people in Quebec spend Canada Day moving their possessions from one house to another. In this province, Canada Day is also known as Moving Day.

In the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, July 1 is also Memorial Day. This commemorates the heavy loss of life in the Newfoundland Regiment on the first day of the Battle of the Somme during World War I. In Newfoundland and Labrador, the morning of July 1 is usually somber. Flags are flown at half-mast and memorial services are held at cenotaphs (war memorials). In the afternoon, Canada Day celebrations in the province are similar to those in the rest of the country.

For all you Canadians Get Out There and Celebrate Your Heritage ................ Happy Canada Day!

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