[bootlegga]

BeaverFever BeaverFever:

In my family Victoria Day is very solemn occasion. The portrait of Her Majesty that hangs on our wall is decorated and lit with candles. We stand around it for hours reading prayers and singing hymns. We also set a ceremonial place for Quen Vicky at the dinner table.

/end sarcasm.

Truth is, everyone knows that its queen Vs birthday, they just don't care and neither do I.

[DrCaleb]

BeaverFever BeaverFever:

Well ok but be prepared. I was in Calgary on Remembrance Day last year and it seemed like Dr.C said....for many it seemed to be just another holiday long weekend. At least the structure of school and work forces people to take the moment of silence.

Don't get me wrong - Remembrance Day is a solemn day for me. I march with the Legion, we hold services for the fallen, and afterwards drink with our comrades.

It's not just 2 minutes at 11 am.

[PublicAnimalNo9]

I always call it the May 2-4 weekend. When my American buddies ask me what the hell kind of holiday that is, I explain that it's the first weekend of the year in Canada that you can buy a 2-4 of beer and drink it outside

Of course if you're one of those people who can't remember when a particular holiday is in Canada, just turn on your TV and flip to The History Channel. If there's a Yawn Stars marathon on, it's a holiday.