Canadian Celebrations
Santa visits on this day. [*think carefully]
Christmas EVE
A day when all your neighbours give you candy.
Halloween
We eat special
food
During a Newfoundland Mummer, people [3 things]
dress up and dance and sing.
A day to exchange cards, chocolate, and flowers
Valentine's Day
Canada's birthday is on this day.
July 1st.
Louis Riel day is celebrated by
the Metis people
We wear our best
clothes/outfits
The Sunrise festival is celebrated January 5th, and in the arctic, marks the return of
the sun
When Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus
Christmas
The day we wear poppies and honour Veterans
Remembrance Day
In India, a festival of lights is called
Diwali
We get together with our
family and friends or other important people.
Six Nations Midwinter Festival takes place in [place of worship]
the Longhouse
In Quebec, a festival with a large snowman wearing a Metis sash, with winter sports, activities, maple syrup, and a ice castle.
Carnaval
In October, we celebrate after the harvest of crops
Thanksgiving
In Germany, a huge October celebration. [Also a big celebration in Kitchener, Ontario]
Oktoberfest
We have special decorations and
lights
Chinese New Year is represented by 12 animals. This year, it is the year of the _________
Dragon
When followers of Islam only eat after sunset and before sunrise
Ramadan
On November 8th, we honour the Indigenous people who were in the military.
Indigenous Veterans' Day
The longest night, and the shortest day is called _________. It marks the end of Fall and the beginning of Winter.
Winter Solstice
We often exchange
Loppets are a type of race or marathon held in Muskoka and other areas. The sport is
cross country skiing
At a Yukon Sourdough Festival, there will often be ladies who dance the
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