Introduction

St. Anne’s Day is a day to celebrate French-Canadian heritage. It is celebrated on the 26th of July with a mass and then with a feast. The mass honors St. Anne, the mother of Mary, who was Jesus’ earthly mother and grandmother to Jesus’ mother, Mary. The feast is traditionally held at home with family or friends and consists of French Canadian dishes such as tourtière, poutine or pie étouffée. In addition to being part of the celebration of St. Anne’s Day, July 26th is also the day a small group of French settlers arrived in what would eventually become known as New France in the early 1600s. The day was subsequently commemorated after they were canonized and became among Canada’s patron saints. The feast that typically follows on July 26th is typically a picnic and is often accompanied with music, games and singing.The feast is traditionally held at home with family or friends and consists of French Canadian dishes such as tourtière, poutine or pie étouffée.

History of the Holiday

The history of St. Anne’s Day is an interesting one. It is a day that was traditionally celebrated in French-Canadian heritage, but it has now become an international holiday.

St. Anne’s Day is a day that was traditionally celebrated in French-Canadian heritage, but it has now become an international holiday. The history of St. Anne’s Day is an interesting one as it goes back to the 18th century when the tradition began in Canada as a way to celebrate the harvest and give thanks for the year’s bounty.

As time went on and people found out about this holiday, they began celebrating St. Anne’s Day all over the world, not just in Canada!

Special Foods Eaten on the Holiday

St. Anne’s Day, also known as La Fête Nationale des Patriotes, is a day to celebrate French-Canadian heritage. It is celebrated on the twenty-fourth of May, which marks the anniversary of the Battle of St. Anne’s Heights in 1837.

On this day many traditional dishes are eaten and enjoyed, such as pea soup and tourtière (meat pie).

Traditional Activities on or around the Holiday

Although St. Anne’s Day is not a major holiday in North America, it is celebrated by French-Canadian heritage communities and those who are interested in the customs of this culture. Celebrations may include outdoor activities such as the game of La Ronde, which is played with a wooden top that has four cups on its points. The game is played by spinning the top and then trying to knock down cups from the opponent’s top by throwing sticks at them from different angles. The winner is determined when one player knocks down all of his or her opponent’s cups.

The first All Saints Day in North America was celebrated on November 1, 1884. This modern day holiday is where people remember the dead and pray for their souls. This is a very popular family holiday, where many people enjoy going out to eat good food, decorate their homes and share memories with others.The Catholic Church celebrates All Saints Day on November 1, the day after All Souls Day. This day is to remember people who have died and their afterlives. The Catholic Church honours saints who were not recognized by the Roman Catholic Church, such as Mary Magdalene and Katherine of Alexandria.

Closing Statements & Conclusion

It is important to mention that this project has been very insightful for me. I have learned a lot about the history of St. Anne’s Day and how it has evolved over time. It was also interesting to see the different types of celebrations that were done in Ireland, England, and America. I am happy with how this project turned out and I hope you enjoyed reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it!