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Quick Facts : Victoria Day
| Date: May 24, 2010 |
Type: National |
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Victoria Day is celebrated in the most
part of Canada on the last Monday before or
on 24th May. This day honors the birthday of
Queen Victoria. Victoria Day is also known
as May Long Weekend, May Two-four, May Long
or May Run.
Queen Victoria was born on 24th May, 1819.
She was the only daughter of Edward, Duke of
Kent, Fourth. At the age of 18 Victoria
became the sovereign ruler of Britain. Her
reign lasted until her death in 1901, making
her the longest ruling monarch in British
history.
Victoria Day became an official holiday in
Canada by a declaration of the Canadian
legislature in 1845 and was first observed
in Ontario. Initially this day was always
celebrated on 24th May (or 25th May if 24th
May fell on a Sunday). In 1952, an amendment
was passed by Parliament to observe Victoria
Day on the last Monday before or on 24th
May.
People celebrate this day with a great
enthusiasm. This day marks the beginning of
the summer season in Canada when gardens are
planted, summer resorts and parks are
opened, and people open their cottages. This
Day is considered as a Public Day with
outings, picnics and lots of outdoor events
like parades, fireworks and musical
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Other holidays celebrated in Canada
| New Year's Day |
Valentine's Day |
| Flag Day |
Commonwealth Day |
| St. Patrick's Day |
Good Friday |
| Easter Sunday |
Easter Monday |
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Victoria Day |
Canada Day |
| Provincial Day |
Labour Day |
| Thanksgiving Day |
Halloween |
| Christmas |
Boxing Day |
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