Blog Entry #2.7-Holiday Research (A)

1. What is the name of the holiday?

Answer: The name of my holiday is Victoria Day.

2. When will the holiday be celebrated in 2011?

Answer: The holiday will be celebrated on Monday, May 23 of 2011.

3. Who celebrates this holiday? (Countries, religious groups, ethnic groups)

Answer: The people who are celebrated this holiday is the Canadian people. Basically Canada celebrate Victoria Day.

4. Why is this holiday celebrated? What is the significance of this holiday?

Answer: This holiday is celebrated because of the honor they had towards queen Victoria and the Sovereign. The significance of this holiday is that Canada still a member of the Commonwealth of Nations like Queen Victoria was back then. Queen Victoria was honor the longest ruling Queen and followed the monarchy leading British to success.

5. How is this holiday celebrated? Include any rituals, food, costumes, dance or music associated with this holiday.

Answer: This holiday is celebrated by having no school, having a day off and having a lot of amusement as well as fireworks.

6. What websites were used in answering these questions? (Copy and paste the web addresses of each website.)
Answer: http://www.knowswhy.com/why-is-victoria-day-celebrated/
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