Remembrance Day In Canada
Remembrance Day is a day to remember the members of the armed forces who have died in the line of duty. Remembrance Day is observed on 11 November in most countries to recall the end of hostilities of World War I on that date in 1918. Hostilities formally ended "at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month", in accordance with the armistice signed by representatives of Germany and the Entente between 5:12 and 5:20 that morning. ("At the 11th hour" refers to the passing of the 11th hour, or 11:00 am.) The First World War officially ended with the signing of the Treaty of Versaille on 28 June 1919.
The red remembrance poppy has become a familiar symbol of Remembrance Day due to the poem " In Flanders Field". These poppies bloomed across some of the worst battlefields of Flanders ( Belgium) in World War I. The brilliant red colour of the poppy became a symbol for the blood spilled in the war. Today we wear a poppy to remember those we have lost fighting for freedom and peace in our country and around the world.
Terry Fox
Terry Fox was a Canadian athlete, humanitarian, and cancer research activist. In 1980, with one leg having been amputated, he embarked on a cross-Canada run to raise money and awareness for cancer research. Although the spread of his cancer eventually forced him to end his quest after 143 days and 5,373 kilometres (3,339 mi), and ultimately cost him his life, his efforts resulted in a lasting, worldwide legacy. The annual Terry Fox Run, first held in 1981, has grown to involve millions of participants in over 60 countries and is now the world's largest one-day fundraiser for cancer research; over 600 million has been raised in his name. He is a great Canadian hero.
Fox was a distance runner and basketball player for his Port Coquitlam high school and Simon fraser University. His right leg was amputated in 1977 after he was diagnosed with osteocoma, though he continued to run using an artificial leg. He also played wheel chair basketball in Vancouver, winning three national championships.
In 1980, he began the Marathon of Hope, a cross-country run to raise money for cancer research. He hoped to raise one dollar from each of Canada's 24 million people. He began with little fanfare from St. John's, Newfoundland, in April and ran the equivalent of a full marathon every day. Fox had become a national star by the time he reached Ontario; he made numerous public appearances with businessmen, athletes, and politicians in his efforts to raise money. He was forced to end his run outside of Thunderbay when the cancer spread to his lungs. His hopes of overcoming the disease and completing his marathon ended when he died nine months later. (Wikipedia)
Fox was a distance runner and basketball player for his Port Coquitlam high school and Simon fraser University. His right leg was amputated in 1977 after he was diagnosed with osteocoma, though he continued to run using an artificial leg. He also played wheel chair basketball in Vancouver, winning three national championships.
In 1980, he began the Marathon of Hope, a cross-country run to raise money for cancer research. He hoped to raise one dollar from each of Canada's 24 million people. He began with little fanfare from St. John's, Newfoundland, in April and ran the equivalent of a full marathon every day. Fox had become a national star by the time he reached Ontario; he made numerous public appearances with businessmen, athletes, and politicians in his efforts to raise money. He was forced to end his run outside of Thunderbay when the cancer spread to his lungs. His hopes of overcoming the disease and completing his marathon ended when he died nine months later. (Wikipedia)
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Halloween is a fun holiday for young and old
In Canada, we celebrate Halloween on October 31st. It is a time for people to dress up in costumes. Little children go trick or treating. They collect candy that they are given at each house or store in the mall. Many people go to a Halloween party or school dance. They dress up in funny or scary costumes, like a witch or superman. Of course you need to carve a pumpkin called a Jack- O -lantern. Then you put a candle in it and put it outside your door. We often decorate the house too with cobwebs and scary decorations. We also watch videos and movies related to Halloween.
Thanksgiving is coming!
What a wonderful fall harvest celebration!
Thanksgiving is a very Canadian holiday. It is celebrated on the second Monday of October every year. It used to be a religious holiday to give thanks to god but now it is also a celebration of the harvest and other blessings of the past year.
Historically, Thanksgiving dates back to 1578 voyage of Mr Martin Forbisher from England in search of the Northwest passage. Frobisher and early colonists, giving thanks for safe passage, as well as pilgrim celebrations in the US that began the traditions of turkeys, pumpkin pies, and the gathering of family and friends.
Much like the Americans we give thanks for the early settlers arriving in North America safely. The holiday changed and now focuses on giving thanks for all we have and the Harvest of the year. It is an important holiday to be with one’s family and friends.
The main event of any Thanksgiving is the Thanksgiving dinner. It is traditional to have baked or roasted turkey. This is usually accompanied with mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, fall vegetables, cranberry sauce, and gravy. Pumpkin pie is the most commonly eaten dessert.
The Thanksgiving holiday weekend is one of the busiest times of the year for traveling. It is a three-day or four-day weekend vacation for most schools and colleges, and many businesses and government workers get three or four days off. It is also a bad time to be a turkey.
I really enjoy Thanksgiving because you get to enjoy spending time with family and friends.
Thanksgiving idioms:
Go cold turkey: Quitting smoking is difficult. I suggest you just go for it and do it cold turkey. Make that your last cigarette! (means to give up or stop doing something abruptly)
I’m stuffed. means I am full. We stuff a turkey before we cook it.
Okay, enough with the small talk. I don’t have all day to chit chat. It’s time to talk turkey. Means to get down to business, to the main point, not waste time talking about unimportant things
to be a turkey: Who is the turkey that left the coca-cola in the fridge? It exploded and left a mess all over the place! (to be an idiot or fool)
Go cold turkey: Quitting smoking is difficult. I suggest you just go for it and do it cold turkey. Make that your last cigarette! (means to give up or stop doing something abruptly)
I’m stuffed. means I am full. We stuff a turkey before we cook it.
Okay, enough with the small talk. I don’t have all day to chit chat. It’s time to talk turkey. Means to get down to business, to the main point, not waste time talking about unimportant things
to be a turkey: Who is the turkey that left the coca-cola in the fridge? It exploded and left a mess all over the place! (to be an idiot or fool)
Victoria Day in May
Victoria Day is a Canadian holiday celebrated on the Monday preceding May 25 in every province and territory. It honours Queen Victoria's birthday.
Victoria Day is also commonly referred to as the "May long weekend" and it marks the unofficial start of the cottage season. Some people go away to visit family or go camping.
Victoria Day is a statutory holiday across Canada.
Victoria Day is also commonly referred to as the "May long weekend" and it marks the unofficial start of the cottage season. Some people go away to visit family or go camping.
Victoria Day is a statutory holiday across Canada.
Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls is one of the most powerful waterfalls in all the world.
Niagara falls is in both the USA and Canada.
At night they light up the waterfalls.
You can take a ferry boat under the falls.
You need to wear a rain jacket as you get wet.
A man named, Nik Wallenda walked over the falls in 2012 on a tight rope.
Watch the video it is amazing!
Niagara Falls is one of the most powerful waterfalls in all the world.
Niagara falls is in both the USA and Canada.
At night they light up the waterfalls.
You can take a ferry boat under the falls.
You need to wear a rain jacket as you get wet.
A man named, Nik Wallenda walked over the falls in 2012 on a tight rope.
Watch the video it is amazing!
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Canadian Holiday - Easter
Easter is a holiday that many Canadians celebrate.Easter is celebrated on a Sunday. This year is it on April 20,2014. The name Easter was originally derived from the word Eostre. Eostre was the ancient Greek goddess of spring. Easter comes from many other religious origins in the past. Easter symbolically marks death and rebirth, as well as the passing of spring. For many Christians, Easter also brings the completion of Lent, which is the season of penance and prayer. Easter culminates on Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday, which mark the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Thus, Easter is a festival that denotes life, rejuvenation, renewal, rebirth and restoration of all beings on Earth.
Children often look forward to receiving chocolate bunnies, candies and other treats on Easter. The Easter bunny, derived from German folklore, is make-believe character synonymous with the holiday. Like Santa Clause, the Easter bunny brings gifts — chocolate and eggs — that he hides for children to find on Easter Sunday. Decorating eggs is also a fun activity that comes from Eastern European countries. Easter egg hunts, where children look for eggs hidden outdoors, are also quite popular. Sometimes we hide the eggs inside if it is not nice outside. An Easter dinner with family is also an important tradition. Many people eat ham, potatoes, carrots and a dessert. Of course eating hot cross buns is also a very popular Easter food, as well as Easter chocolate bunnies and eggs. In my family we also like to have an Easter lily in the house to decorate the home. Some people decorate the house with other types of flowers like Tulips or Daffodils.
Happy Easter!
Easter is a holiday that many Canadians celebrate.Easter is celebrated on a Sunday. This year is it on April 20,2014. The name Easter was originally derived from the word Eostre. Eostre was the ancient Greek goddess of spring. Easter comes from many other religious origins in the past. Easter symbolically marks death and rebirth, as well as the passing of spring. For many Christians, Easter also brings the completion of Lent, which is the season of penance and prayer. Easter culminates on Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday, which mark the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Thus, Easter is a festival that denotes life, rejuvenation, renewal, rebirth and restoration of all beings on Earth.
Children often look forward to receiving chocolate bunnies, candies and other treats on Easter. The Easter bunny, derived from German folklore, is make-believe character synonymous with the holiday. Like Santa Clause, the Easter bunny brings gifts — chocolate and eggs — that he hides for children to find on Easter Sunday. Decorating eggs is also a fun activity that comes from Eastern European countries. Easter egg hunts, where children look for eggs hidden outdoors, are also quite popular. Sometimes we hide the eggs inside if it is not nice outside. An Easter dinner with family is also an important tradition. Many people eat ham, potatoes, carrots and a dessert. Of course eating hot cross buns is also a very popular Easter food, as well as Easter chocolate bunnies and eggs. In my family we also like to have an Easter lily in the house to decorate the home. Some people decorate the house with other types of flowers like Tulips or Daffodils.
Happy Easter!
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