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Where is Family Day Canada celebrated?
Five Canadian Provinces celebrate this day. These are Alberta, Saskatchewan, New Brunswick, British Columbia, and Ontario.
Who is Family Day Canada celebrated by?
Anybody can celebrate Family Day with their family or with the people they love like family.
When did Family Day Canada first start?
Family Day Canada was first celebrated in 1990.
Who started Family Day Canada?
Alberta's former Premier, Don Getty, started Family Day Canada.
History And Timeline
In 1990, an incident occurred in the private life of Alberta's former premier Don Getty which motivated him to propose a Family Day. His son was arrested for dealing with drugs, and this incident brought to light the lack of significance of family values in the Canadian culture.
Thus Family Day Canada was proposed as a statutory holiday by Don Getty to allow Canadian citizens to take time off from their busy schedules and celebrate the day with their families.
Birth of Louis Riel
Louis Riel was a revolutionary who founded the province of Manitoba. The Family Day in Manitoba is named after this famous politician as, Louis Riel Day.
1844Pioneering Family Day
Alberta declared a statutory holiday on the third Monday of February as Family Day, and Alberta solely observed this tradition till 2007.
1990The General Holiday Debate
Jack Layton, Federal Democratic Leader, championed the cause of postal workers and federal employees, proposing the third Monday of February to be declared a statutory holiday for all, including post offices.
2008Nova Scotia Heritage Day
The province of Nova Scotia considers its citizens as part of a big family with the addendum that it will honor a different individual on every new Family Heritage Day known as the Nova Scotia Heritage Day.
2015A Family Holiday For New Brunswick
In 2018, New Brunswick joined the other provinces as it declared the third Monday of February a statutory holiday for all workers.
2018Traditions And Customs
Family Day is a relatively new provincial holiday and Canadians often look forward to this long weekend. Families in Canada plan long road trips from the second Monday of February for the long weekend. Family members have get-togethers, bake cookies with hot chocolate, and indulge in the community day celebrations with family members.
Ways To Observe Or Celebrate Family Day Canada
Family is where your heart belongs, so follow your heart and celebrate Family Day with the people you love. When you are around the people you love and adore, it ignites within you a special warmth of pure family love.
Follow your heart, bake some cookies, pack your bags and get going if you love to make long road trips.
Facts And Stats
- Family Day is celebrated to stress the significance of family life to individuals and communities.
- Family Day holiday coincides with Presidents Day, a Federal Holiday in the United States of America.
- Many countries worldwide have their own Family Day holiday. These include Uruguay, Australia, Vietnam, Vanuatu, South Africa, and in the USA; Nevada and Arizona states.
Is Family Day a national holiday in Canada?
The Family Day holiday is not a national holiday in Canada.
Who celebrates Family Day in Canada?
Family Day holiday is celebrated by the provinces, Alberta, Saskatchewan, New Brunswick, British Columbia, and Ontario.
When did Family Day start in Canada?
Family Day started in 1990 in Alberta, Canada.
What are some events related to Family Day Canada?
Family Day Canada holiday is celebrated with family road trips, watching movies, board games, and baking cookies.
What are some important facts about Family Day Canada?
This holiday is celebrated to draw attention to the significance of family in communities and an individual's life.
When Is This Day Celebrated
- Monday, February 17, 2020
- Monday, February 15, 2021
- Monday, February 21, 2022
- Monday, February 20, 2023
- Monday, February 19, 2024
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