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Scott Hutchinson
05-07-2008, 06:58 PM
Ok Canucks what is Victoria Day and why is it on MAY.19 ?
Mrs. LPW
05-07-2008, 08:52 PM
We're still considered part of the Commonwealth of England... Here's the official description of Victoria Day and it's origins.

http://www.pch.gc.ca/PROGS/CPSC-CCSP/JFA-HA/victoria_e.cfm

It's a boring read, so in a nutshell, Canada is still ceremonially tied to England (they actually have no real power in our affairs) and since 1845 has taken a day to celebrate the birthday of the reigning monarch.. (originally Queen Victoria, thus named Victoria Day)

We like it because it means another long weekend from work.
Ron
05-07-2008, 11:43 PM
We're still considered part of the Commonwealth of England... Here's the official description of Victoria Day and it's origins.

http://www.pch.gc.ca/PROGS/CPSC-CCSP/JFA-HA/victoria_e.cfm

It's a boring read, so in a nutshell, Canada is still ceremonially tied to England (they actually have no real power in our affairs) and since 1845 has taken a day to celebrate the birthday of the reigning monarch.. (originally Queen Victoria, thus named Victoria Day)

We like it because it means another long weekend from work.

That's for sure!