Canada Day
By Jade
Canada Day was first celebrated on July 1st 1867 is similiar to American holiday, Independence day on July 4th, 1776.
Canada is a country occupying most of northern North America, extending from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west and northward into the Arctic Ocean. It is the world's second largest country by total area, and shares land borders with the United States to the south and northwest.
A multitude of languages are spoken in Canada. According to the 2006 census, English and French are the preferred language. English and French are recognized by the Constitution of Canada as "official languages."
Canadian culture has historically been influenced by British, French, and Aboriginal cultures and traditions. It has also been influenced by American culture because of its proximity and migration between the two countries.
National symbols are influenced by natural, historical, and First Nations sources. Particularly, the use of the maple leaf as a Canadian symbol dates back to the early 18th century and is depicted on its current and previous flags, the penny, and on the coat of arms. Other prominent symbols include the beaver, Canada goose, common loon, the Crown.
