Canadian Holidays

Observed by New Brunswick, Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Saskatchewan, and British Columbia.

Celebrated the third Monday in February. A day off work/school to spend time with family and loved ones.

Family Day

Celebrated the Monday before May 25th (In 2024 it will be May 20th). A holiday where Canadians celebrate with fireworks and getting outside.

Victoria Day

Celebrated July 1st. Celebrates the adoption of Canada's constitution. Celebrated much like the 4th of July (US Independence Day)

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Canada
Day

Celebrated November 11th in celebration of the treaty that ended World War 1. Two minutes of silence are held at 11 am nationwide.

RemembranceDay

​Celebrated the day after Christmas. Originally as a day to give to the less fortunate. Popularized by England in the 19th century.

Boxing Day

Standard 8 - Determine political, military, cultural, and economic forces that contribute to cooperation and conflict among people.

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​Research a foreign holiday that we do not celebrate in the United States and draw it along with:

• When it is celebrated

• Minimum one (1) tradition that is celebrated

• How the holiday came to be