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	Victoria Day - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Victoria Day (French: Fête de la Reine) is a Canadian Statutory Holiday celebrated on the Monday on or before May 24 in honour of both Queen Victoria's birthday and the current reigning Canadian sovereign's birthday.
		In 1977 Commonwealth Day was moved to the second Monday in March, but Canadians continued to celebrate Victoria Day in May. In Canada, this holiday and Canada Day are celebrated with fireworks, though Victoria Day is a decidedly lower-key event.
		While Victoria Day is often thought of as a purely Canadian event, it is also celebrated in some parts of Scotland, particularly in Edinburgh and Dundee where it is a public holiday.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Victoria_Day (576 words)

	Victoria Day - Canada
		Victoria Day was established as a holiday in Canada West (Now Ontario) in 1845, and became a national holiday in 1901.
		It was not an innovation to celebrate the birthday of the reigning sovereign on the anniversary of the birth of a predecessor.
		From 1953 to 1956, the Queen's birthday was celebrated in Canada on Victoria Day, by proclamation of the Governor General, with Her Majesty's approval.
	www.inglewoodcarecentre.com /history/victoria.htm (508 words)

	National Patriotes Day - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The National Patriotes Day (French Journée nationale des Patriotes) commemorates the memory of the Lower Canada Patriotes' heritage in Quebec, Canada.
		It is celebrated on the Monday preceding May 25, the same day as Victoria Day, a Canadian Statutory Holiday.
		In 1918, almost two decades after the first celebration of Victoria Day, the Fête de Dollard was set up by Lionel Groulx, in honour of a 17th century French settler who was martyred trying to defend a French settlement against Iroquois attackers.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/National_Patriotes_Day (210 words)

	Victoria Day Info - Encyclopedia WikiWhat.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Victoria Day is a public holiday in Canada, celebrated on the Monday on or before May 24, Queen Victoria's birthday.
		An amendment to the Statutes of Canada in 1952 established the celebration of Victoria Day on the Monday preceding May 25.
		In 1957, Victoria Day was permanently appointed as the Queen of Canada's birthday in Canada.
	www.wikiwhat.com /encyclopedia/v/vi/victoria_day.html (225 words)

	Victoria Day \| Queen Victoria's Birthday \| May 25, 2005 \| Long Weekend \| Canada \| History (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Queen Victoria was born on May 24th but Canadians celebrate Victoria Day on the Monday before May 25.
		Victoria Day became a popular holiday in Ontario (it was Canada West back then) in 1845 and a national holiday in 1901.
		Victoria, who was queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and empress of India, was born in 1819.
	www.kidzworld.com /site/p783.htm (287 words)

	online reservation Victoria room availability calendar BC (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Victoria Day, originally known as Empire's Day in the early 1890's, and in 1947 as Commonwealth Day, commemorates Queen Victoria's birth date of May 24, 1819.
		While Victoria does not have the Autumn colours that the deciduous trees of the east coast present, October is often one of the nicest travel months on the west coast.
		The 12 days of Christmas, the bright fires, the Yule log, the giving of gifts, carnivals (parades) with floats, carollers who sing while going from house to house, the holiday feasts, and the church processions can all be traced back to the early Mesopotamians.
	www.victorialodging.com /availability (753 words)

	Victoria Day
		Victoria Day falls on the second to last Monday in May, which is usually the third weekend, but can be the fourth in years like 1999 where the 31
		After the death of Queen Victoria, an Act was passed by the Parliament of Canada establishing a legal holiday on May 24 in each year (or May 25 if May 24 fell on a Sunday) under the name Victoria Day.
		In 1977 Commonwealth Day was moved to the second Monday in March and Canadians continued to celebrate Victoria Day in May
	www.calendar-updates.com /Holidays/Canada/victoria.htm (369 words)

	VICTORIA DAY \| Victoria Day - 2005 Victoria Day Canada, Info... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Victoria Day is the holiday celebrating the birth of Queen Victoria who was born on May 24th.
		Victoria Day has been celebrated in Canada since May 24 was declared a holiday in 1845.
		Victoria Day is traditionally marked with fireworks at a variety of venues across the country.
	www.torontoharbour.com /victoria-day.php (815 words)

	BBC - Nottingham - Community - Victoria Day 3
		From Empire Day to Commonwealth Day and now Victoria Day people will be out and about celebrating in their own way.
		Victoria Day starts off a two week period of events ending with the US Memorial Day, with the Harbour festival and the Swiftsure Yacht race, so along with celebrating the birth of Queen Victoria it's the beginning of this city and quite surprising a lot of Americans come up to help us observe Victoria's Day.
		But you're right, Victoria Day was the day to plant potatoes, carrots, peas, cucumbers in the cottage's garden.
	www.bbc.co.uk /nottingham/community/victoriaday3.shtml (872 words)

	Happy Victoria Day! - @forums (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		exactly, a day off - the official beginning of summer, and a day dedicated to the May 2-4 (since in Canada a case of beer is usually purchased in a 24 pack - thus a 2-4).
		But today, Victoria Day is also the official celebration of the birthday of the current Queen, said John Aimers, dominion chairman of the Monarchist League of Canada.
		Queen Victoria died in 1901, and the federal government established a Victoria Day holiday each year on May 24 (or the next day, if the 24th was a Sunday).
	www.atforumz.com /showthread.php?t=192698 (641 words)

	La Jolla Village Florists - San Diego -- San Diego, CA : Holiday Traditions : May
		But no matter what the title, May Day was always a time to celebrate the newness of springtime, to start the "wearing of the green," and to rejoice in the renewal of life.
		The purpose of this special day is twofold: to encourage nurses and schools to work together to break down the stereotypical image of nursing, and to educate the next generation about the realities of modern nursing, midwifery, and health care.
		On this special day, mothers are treated to breakfast in bed, enjoy special meals made in their honor, and receive cards, chocolates, and flowers.
	www.lajollavillageflorist.com /traditions.html?which=/traditions/traditions-NA-5.html (756 words)

	Victoria Day
		Victoria Day has been celebrated in Canada since the reign of Queen Victoria (1837-1901) May 24, Queen Victoria's birthday, was declared a holiday by the Legislature of the Province of Canada in 1845.
		After Queen Victoria's death in 1901, an Act was passed by the Parliament of Canada establishing a legal holiday on May 24 in each year, unless it fell on Sunday, under the name Victoria Day.
		The birthday of King Edward VII, during his reign from 1901-1910, was born on November 9, celebrated on Victoria Day.
	lyn219.bravepages.com /holidays/vic.html (238 words)

	May Holidays \| Cinco de Mayo \| Mother's Day \| Memorial Day \| Victoria Day \| Bank Holiday \| History \| Facts \| Picture (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		May Day was first celebrated hundreds of years ago by Pagans as a holiday to welcome Spring.
		Cinco de Mayo is a proud day for Mexicans who celebrate the victory over the French at the battle of Pueblo on May 5, 1862.
		Victoria took over the throne when she was only 18 years old, after her uncle died.
	www.kidzworld.com /site/p2070.htm (368 words)

	Victoria Day - LearnThis.Info Enclyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		In Quebec it is known as Patriotes Day (Journée nationale des patriotes) after the Patriotes of the Rebellion of 1837, although anglophone Quebecers often refer to it as Victoria Day.
		Before 2003 the holiday in Quebec was known as the Fête de Dollard after Adam Dollard des Ormeaux.
		VICTORIA DAY - The Government of Canada's official webpage for Victoria Day
	encyclopedia.learnthis.info /v/vi/victoria_day.html (321 words)

	City of Victoria - Victoria Day Parade Not Open to Street Vendors (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		City of Victoria Bylaw Enforcement staff will patrol Douglas Street during the Victoria Day Parade to prevent illegal street vendors from setting up and selling food, beverages and souvenirs along the route.
		"The Victoria Day Parade is a showcase event for Victoria and the last thing we want to see is an injury, especially to a small child," said Mayor Lowe.
		The City is seeking the cooperation of all participants to ensure that that this year’s parade is a safe and enjoyable event for all.
	www.city.victoria.bc.ca /cityhall/pressroom_rel_010517b.shtml (227 words)

	Technorati Tag: victoria (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Victoria B. C., Canada - Hotel Values Twelve downtown Victoria BC Traveller's Inn hotels and resorts to choose from.
		Overigens komen er weer verlovingsgeruchten opborrelen, omdat Victoria meer geld (1 miljoen) schijnt te krijgen in 2007...
		hier hebben we nog wat foto's van victoria in Rio de Janeiro Crownprincess Victoria of Sweden attended the Pressconference of Erricson at The Volvo...
	technorati.com /tag/victoria (519 words)

	Happy Victoria Day! : Fool Moon
		Victoria Day, formerly "Empire Day",is celebrated on or about May 25 (the birthday of Queen Victoria of Britain).
		Canadians now celebrate Victoria Day and the official birthday of the reigning monarch as a legal holiday on the Monday before May 25.
		Oddly, "Victoria Day" is not something we celebrate over this side of the pond.
	foolmoon.com /showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=177992 (266 words)

	Victoria Day, May 23 2005, Celebrations, History & Traditions
		In celebration of Great Britain's longest reigning monarch, Victoria Day is an annual celebration which occurs on the last Monday prior to May 25th.
		In Canada, Victoria Day is a dual celebration of the birthdays of Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth II.
		Victoria Day Events - Toronto - What's happening where in and around Toronto, including a schedule of fireworks displays, fairs, festivals and related events.
	www.chiff.com /home_life/holiday/victoria-day.htm (288 words)

	Kids Domain - Boxing Day - An English Tradition
		Boxing Day began in England, in the middle of the nineteenth century, under Queen Victoria.
		Boxing Day, also known as St. Stephen's Day, was a way for the upper class to give gifts of cash, or other goods, to those of the lower classes.
		To keep the tradition of Boxing Day alive, many businesses, organizations, and families donate their time, services, and money to aid Food Banks and provide gifts for the poor, or they may choose to help an individual family that is in need.
	www.kidsdomain.com /holiday/xmas/around/boxingday.html (369 words)

	Valentines Day in Victoria BC (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Valentine's Day in Victoria, B.C., - a holiday honoring love and lovers - is celebrated on February 14th.
		The holiday of Valentine's Day probably derives its origins from the ancient Roman feast of Lupercalia.
		In the early days of Rome, fierce wolves roamed the woods nearby.
	www.victorialodging.com /valentine (565 words)

	Victoria Day Long Weekend Challenge! - 3 Fat Chicks on a Diet Weight Loss Community
		Claire - I guess the reason we have the Victoria Day long weekend is because if we didn't there wouldn't be a long weekend between Easter and Canada Day (July 1st), which is a terribly long time.
		Victoria Day is traditionally the weekend people open up their cottages for the summer, plant their gardens and, especially, have huge firework displays (our 4th of July).
		My late sister Victoria was born on a Victoria Day weekend as was George's eldest daugher (also named Victoria).
	www.3fatchicks.com /forum/showthread.php?p=852006 (1415 words)

	Victoria Day
		Sailing from RVYC to Victoria requires a transit of Oak Bay, a rock and buoy strewn waterway.
		I was eager to show Heather my "insiders knowledge" of Victoria, by showing her which obscure building three blocks away was the building where you pay for Empress moorage.
		This being Victoria, the provincial capital of all of all of British Columbia (why can't the US send all of it's politicians to a remote rainy island too?) we marched into the Government Printing Office and demanded they print us a copy of the Oak Bay chart.
	students.washington.edu /sailing/telltale/fall2000/newsalt.html (859 words)

	South Africa Safari Extensions: Victoria Falls, Blue Train, Rovos Rail
		Safari extensions are optional multiple day trips that can be added to your safari vacation.
		In South Africa, extensions are available for Victoria Falls, the Blue Train and Rovos Rail.
		On arrival at Victoria Falls you will be met and transferred to your hotel.
	www.gameplanafrica.com /south-africa/extension.html (440 words)

	Comments (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Victoria Day is celebrated on the first Monday preceding May 25^th
		Victoria Day falls on the second to last Monday in May, which is usually the third weekend, but can be the fourth in years like 1999 where the 31^st
		This day has been a national holiday in Canada since 1901, marking the beginning of the summer season in Canada when gardens are planted, summer resorts and parks are opened, and people open up their cottages.
	keanusoul.blogdrive.com /comments?id=1 (365 words)

	A Cat's Life: Day 234: Victoria City Amateur 2005 - Day One
		Some days are about striving for success, while some days are about just hanging on for dear life until everyone else is dead.
		This is the qualifier for the BC Amateur, which is to be held in mid-July at the Gorge Vale Golf Club right here in Victoria.
		The weather on Saturday May 28th was sunny and warm as we neared the end of a record-breaking May heat wave.
	butlercabin.com /blog/2005/05/day-234-victoria-city-amateur-2005-day.html (2076 words)

	Victoria Day - Dev Hardware
		Victoria Day is a special day, set aside on the Monday closest to the 24th in May, so that everyone can get drunk and drink to the begining of summer.
		Queen Victoria's birthday - she was the longest reigning monarch.
		And I just bet that she would not be amused at how Victoria Day is celebrated today.
	www.devhardware.com /forums/local-pub-12/victoria-day-21581.html (442 words)

	SV1 - Day Trip to Victoria, BC - Clipper Vacations (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Upon arrival in Victoria, you'll spend your day exploring British Columbia's most charming city.
		With a stay in Victoria of up to seven and a half hours, you'll have enough time to take a tour of the city and visit one of Victoria's famous attractions.
		Round-trip Victoria Clipper cruise from Seattle to Victoria
	www.victoriaclipper.com /seattle-victoria_daytrip (354 words)

	Victoria Day (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Definition: Since 1952, the Monday before May 24 has been celebrated as Victoria Day in Canada, even though Queen Victoria, whose birthday is being honoured, has been dead for many years.
		Throughout the British Empire in the 19th century it was customary to celebrate the monarch's birthday.
		Canadian's got so use to celebrating the holiday it has become a permanent Canadian holiday, except in Quebec, where the holiday is called Fete de Dollard des Ormeaux.
	www.kidsturncentral.com /holidays/glossary/defvictoria.htm (75 words)

	Victoria Day
		Some say, "during Queen Victoria's reign, all elegant dinners included a peach served in a jeweled box lined with cotton." I suppose Sherry was the drink of choice.
		Abdul Karim who is said to have had a curry prepared every day in the event she had a visitor from India.
		She had a Sandwich Cake created in her honour and Victorian Cake which was prepared especially for her return to official service after the death of her husband.
	members.aol.com /acalendar/May/victoria.html (487 words)

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