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National Red Mitten Day is celebrated every year in Canada on November 21, it is meant to encourage Canadian spirit in the Olympic games and amongst Olympic athletes. Canadians extended their support and affection for the Canadian Olympic team by wearing red mittens.
Every November, Canadians extend their support and affection for the Canada team by raising funds and wearing red mittens all over the country.
The Canadians observe the Red Mitten Program to support Canadian Olympic participants. The mittens are available in all sizes, from infant to adult, so each Canadian can showcase his or her pride for their country.
The day first started on November 21, 2017. The Registrar of The National Day Calendar announced to celebrate the day annually to promote the Olympic values.
Hudson's Bay Company (HBC) started National Red Mittens Day before the winter Olympics in 2010. However, the reason for choosing the day and details of the founder is unknown.
The national day for red mittens was founded by Hudson's Bay Company to boost Canadians to exhibit their moral support for Canadian athletes, showcase their unity, and promote national pride in Canada by wearing red mittens produced by Hudson's Bay Company. The first red mittens were white and red with a big maple leaf, which is Canada's national symbol. HBC is a popular retailer, the company was the official outfitter for Canadian Olympic athletes during the past decade. The Olympic success of 2010 in Vancouver led to the formation of this day. One of the most popular pieces of apparel was the company's red mittens featuring a Canadian maple leaf!
After the success of the Vancouver Olympics, mittens with a Canadian maple leaf became the iconic symbol of Canadian pride. Funds raised from the sale of red mittens are donated towards the well-being of each Canadian athlete. As of now, the sale has raised above $30 million for the Canadian Olympic Foundation. Red mittens are still considered desired collectibles, they are a useful and colorful gift that also supports a noble cause.
Wear and show off your red mittens! Encourage family and friends to wear a pair to show their support for Canadian Olympians.
Purchase a pair of red mittens from any HBC outlet. Funds raised are contributed to the Canadian Olympic Fund).
Learn knitting (red mittens, of course) to display Canadian pride.
Share athletes' stories and thoughts about the day of red mittens and the Canadian Winter Olympics on social media.
The day portrays the Olympic pride of Canadians and encourages every Canadian to wear red mittens to support athletes in preparation for the Olympics.
Red Mitten Day represents excellence, generosity, and Canadian Olympic pride. In contrast, Discovery Day Canada has cultural and historical significance among Canadian people.
The day was started in 2009 in Vancouver, just before the Olympics in 2010, when the Hudson's Bay Company's red mittens made an impact among Canadians.
Each Canadian, from the newborn to the oldest family member, wears red mittens with pride and assists each athlete in pursuing their dreams.
The day of red mittens, was founded by the Hudson's Bay Company Foundation, a charitable arm of HBC.
| Date | Day |
|---|---|
| November 21, 2020 | Saturday |
| November 21, 2021 | Sunday |
| November 21, 2022 | Monday |
| November 21, 2023 | Tuesday |
| November 21, 2024 | Thursday |
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We try our very best, but cannot guarantee perfection. We will always aim to give you accurate information at the date of publication - however, information does change, so it’s important you do your own research, double-check and make the decision that is right for your family.
Kidadl provides inspiration to entertain and educate your children. We recognise that not all activities and ideas are appropriate and suitable for all children and families or in all circumstances. Our recommended activities are based on age but these are a guide. We recommend that these ideas are used as inspiration, that ideas are undertaken with appropriate adult supervision, and that each adult uses their own discretion and knowledge of their children to consider the safety and suitability.
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