Preparation for the celebration of Christmas begins on Christmas Eve. Children are put to bed earlier this night, so that Santa Claus can bring them gifts. At this time, the whole family, relatives and friends gather at the festive table. On December 25, festive services are held in churches. Canadians have fun all day, rejoice and congratulate each other, exchange gifts, including with strangers. On New Year's Eve in many cities usually, there are festive concerts. During mass festivities, it is forbidden to drink alcohol. Easter is another symbolic religious holiday. On this day Canadians give each other Easter baskets with painted eggs and sweets in the form of Easter hares. A lot of sweets go to children especially.
July 1, all residents of the country celebrate Canada Day; a national holiday associated with the country gaining independence. The celebration takes place in the open air. Lavish parades, carnivals, an air show of performances. Areas with barbecue and other entertainments are organized. In the evening, traditional colorful fireworks are rattled. In the capital of the country, there are mass concerts, which are usually attended by even the monarch of the country. In Quebec on this day, another holiday- Moving Day is celebrated. On July 1, the rental contract ends, and many residents traditionally move out of their rented dwellings and move to other apartments. Quebec Canadians are indifferent to national holidays; they are mainly descendants of French settlers, and therefore do not consider themselves part of the country.
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