Vancouver, B.C., July 01, 2018
Canada's most important holiday is just around the corner: Canada Day.
But do you know what's going on that day and do you still know all our other holidays in Canada?
Here is a short list with a short description: 
- New Year's Day / Nouvel - January 1st
- Good Friday - Good Friday at Easter
- East Monday
- Victoria Day, in Quebec "fête des Patriotes"
celebrated since 1952 on the Monday before May 25th. Before that, it was May 24th Memorial Day in honor of the birthdays of Queen Victoria and Queen Elisabeth II. Victoria Day was proclaimed public holiday in 1845 and appointed by Parliament in 1901 National Day.
- Canada Day - 1st of July
The day commemorates the founding of the Canadian Confederation in 1867.
- Labour Day - first Monday in September
This holiday is a tribute to the labor movement. The day has been celebrated since 1872 and was proclaimed in 1894 as an official holiday.
- Thanksgiving - 2nd Monday in October - Thanksgiving Day.
This day was declared an official holiday in 1879. He was probably taken over by the US, but because of the shorter season, it is celebrated in Canada a few weeks earlier than its neighbors in the south.
- Remembrance Day - November 11th
The day of the truce, which ended the First World War in 1918.
-Christmas Day - December 25th
-Boxing Day - December 26th
A day to recover from the festivities and to go on "after Christmas bargain hunting". Here in the malls and shopping centers bustle. A "boxing" at the counter.
These days are Canada's most important national holidays. In addition, there are other regional holidays in the provinces and territories that are not celebrated throughout the country. For example, Nunavut Day, National Aboriginal Day, Louis Riel Day, St Patrick's Day or St-Jean Baptiste.
We Canadians are not quite as spoiled as our German friends, but still, an acceptable number comes together.
We wish our readers a nice and relaxing holiday!
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The Vancouver Christmas Market is finally back! Downtown Vancouver’s beloved holiday tradition returns for the 11th time from Nov 13 - Dec 24 to Jack Poole Plaza. One week earlier than usual, for less crowding and even more chances for everyone to attend. For many residents and visitors alike, a yearly stop over at the Vancouver Christmas Market has become a seasonal ritual. Also, a large number of vendors have been loyal to the market for many years.
Herrnhuter Stars: More than 600,000 are Made by Hand Every Year. It’s available very small for the windowsill and as tall as a man for churches and other public buildings and events: the Herrnhut Star also known as Moravian Star. We usually visit the German manufactory once a year and put together some interesting facts for you. We will also offer some exciting insights and intriguing facts about Christmas Markets all over the world.
