National Holiday
Guide to the date, history, cultural origins and celebration traditions of National Holiday in Canada.
History & Origins of National Holiday
National Holiday (La Fête Nationale) in Quebec, Canada, celebrated on June 24th, is popularly known as Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day. Historically originating as a French midsummer religious feast honoring St. John the Baptist, the holiday was transformed in 1834 by patriotic journalist Ludger Duvernay into a secular celebration of French-Canadian national identity, culture, and sovereignty.
How It Is Observed & Celebrated
Quebecers celebrate with massive street parades, outdoor concert stages featuring top Quebecois artists, flying the blue-and-white Fleur-de-lis flag, and lighting spectacular community bonfires (feux de joie).
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