It'll soon be Canada Day! I am a very proud Canadian and so we celebrate with flags, red and white decorations around the house and all sorts of Canada Day celebrations. There's a parade in Enderby each year on Canada Day and I wouldn't miss it! The community goes all out and gets into the spirit of Celebration. Everyone is dressed up in red and white and waving flags and it's so heart warming to see.
We don't have many Canada Day traditions in our household, but maybe it's time to start some. There's contest going on that the Globe and Mail began to choose Canada's dish - there's perogies, poutine, smoked salmon, and a few others - none of which is Canadian to me.....
So if I was to start a new tradition for Canada Day, what would it be? Cooking red and white - strawberries, yogurt, white cake, not a lot of choices come to mind. I'll have to think on that one.
As for other traditions......... I like spending the day reflecting. I think the Olympics in Vancouver/Whistler this year, really brought the country together in many proud moments. It's so refreshing to see people in crowds finally singing our National Anthem - I used to be one of the only ones singing. And people are not afraid to show their pride and display the flag, red clothing, etc etc.
So......tell me what you think are truly Canadian traditions, foods, events. I'd like to hear it.
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