Canada Day is celebrated by all those who consider Canada their homeland and home. This day marks the anniversary of Canada Day, which commemorates the consolidation of three territories into one nation, the Constitution Act. It was established in 1867. Canada celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2017.
HISTORY OF CANADA DAY
Dominion Day was Canada’s national holiday from 1982 to 1982. Canada Day was then established. The possibility of unification among the British North American colonies was raised during the middle 1800s. The British Parliament passed the British North America Act on July 1, 1867. This led to independent Canada. The territory of the dominion included Upper and Lower Canadas, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. This act divided Canada into Quebec and Ontario. It also allowed for the possibility of neighboring colonies joining in the future. This was how Canada became the modern-day nation. Canada’s constitution was established by the British North America Act from 1898 to 1982.
Dominion Day was founded in 1879, but it wasn’t widely celebrated by Canadians because many of them still identified as British citizens. Dominion Day became more popular on the 50th anniversary in 1917 of the confederation. In 1946, a bill was presented to rename Dominion Day. However, the bill was not passed due to disagreements in the House of Commons about the name.
Celebrations of Canadian patriotism really took off in 1967 on the 100th anniversary the nation was founded. Canada Day was referred to by citizens even before the official designation. The name was adopted in 1982.
TRADITIONS OF DAY
Is it possible for a patriotic celebration to be held without a grand parade? We don’t think so. There are many parades, large and small, held throughout Canada in cities and villages. Other traditions include wearing the flag colors of Canada, attending outdoor picnics, festivals, sporting events, and fireworks.
Can Canada Day be likened to the Fourth of July
Canada Day is celebrated in the same way as Americans celebrate Fourth of July.
CANADA DAY ACTIVITIES
- Get out your Canadian flag!The Canada Day celebrations are incomplete without the Canadian flag. It can be hung from a window or draped from the shoulders.
- Whip up some Canadian delicaciesCanadians love celebrating Canada Day with traditional Canadian food, such as Poutine, Baklava or Beaver tails (deep-fried bread dough with cinnamon, chili, and other spices).
- Go to a ParadeCanada Day parades will be held in many Canadian cities. They include fireworks, street food and full marching bands. Nothing is more Canadian than celebrating with your neighbours.
