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Happy Canada Day!
Although we've lived in the United States for about twenty-five years, and have become citizens, we are still Canadians at heart in many ways. And that means we still celebrate Canada Day (and Thanksgiving in October). Today we are flying our Canadian flag, and planning to have some poutine at dinner, and some Canadian cookies and chocolate bars for dessert. No time for me to make butter tarts or Nanaimo bars today! (Read on for links if you're curious about what these things are!)
On July 1, 1867, the three colonies of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and the Province of Canada (now the two provinces of Ontario and Quebec) were united into a single country within the British Empire with the British North America Act. This Act of Parliament was known as the Constitution Act, and it granted Canada substantial freedom from England, although it remained a part of the British Commonwealth, and most Canadians of the time still thought of themselves as British citizens. The Dominion of Canada became a kingdom in its own right, although the British Parliament maintained some rights of limited political control. The first official celebration of Dominion Day marking this occasion was held in 1917, on Canada's 50th birthday. The centennial, in 1967, was the first truly widespread celebration of the birthday.
The national anthem, O Canada, was established on July 1, 1980.
O Canada!
Our home and native land!
True patriot love in all thy sons command.
With glowing hearts we see thee rise,
The True North strong and free!
From far and wide,
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee!
God keep our land glorious and free!
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
Canada received full and complete independence from Great Britain on July 1, 1982, and later that year, the name Dominion Day was officially changed to Canada Day.
Okay, I promised some explanation of Canadian foods we enjoy. Here are some links to my past articles with background and recipes:
My favorite cereal, Shreddies, and some favorite cookies, Fudgee-Os and Oreos (which are different in Canada, and definitely better!), my favorite chocolate bar, Coffee Crisp, and creamed honey. Creamed honey is at least as plentiful on the shelves of Canadian grocery stores as liquid honey. I'm not sure why it's not as commonly found here, and when I do find it, it seems to be a specialty item. My family prefers the creamed honey because it's just about perfect for spreading on toast, and in peanut butter and honey sandwiches.
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1 comments:
Those look like some really yummy treats!
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