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Victoria day is a
celebration dating back more that 100 years. Queen Victoria was born on May
24th, 1819. The celebration known as Victoria day originally was called
Empire day and Common Wealth day. Victoria day is a day of honor, queen
Victoria who was there first teenager to become a queen at age of 18 years.
People dress up in colorful clothes from
different countries to dance on Victoria day. They perform parades and shows
on the streets. People also exchange gifts and wishes on this day, family
re-union, outdoor and indoor party is also common on this day. |
At the night, fireworks held in different
places and people from different places get together to watch the fireworks.
Victoria day is a national holiday so everyone gets the day off.
Victoria Day also treated in some special way in Canada. People in Canada
celebrates this special holiday, as most of the people who celebrate this
Victoria Day, think Victoria Day as a patriotic holiday. This holiday originated
from England because the Canadians recognize the British queen as their queen.
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