Celebrating Victoria Day
Victoria Day is a National Canadian holiday celebrated on the Monday before 25 May. It celebrates the birthday of Queen Victoria (1837-1901). Historically a special relationship developed between the Canadian People and Queen Victoria and it was in Victoria’s reign that Canada was created and established its distinct identity.
Victoria Day also became synonymous with summer weather for Canadians and certain social customs developed around the day. One did not wear white before Victoria Day, gardens were not planted until the Victoria Day weekend and summer cottages were not opened until this weekend.
We unite and celebrate Victoria Day with Sister Maria Rocha in Hamilton, Ontario, our Canadian Cluny Sisters missioned in Port au Prince, Haiti and the Cluny Community in Paris, France.
Canadian National Anthem
Happy Victoria Day!
Sisters, Associates Friends and Benefactors of Cluny Canada
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