30.Canada Day is the biggest national party in Canada.In 1981,the idea for having this holiday came out but it was first celebrated as Canada Day on July 1st the next year.Now,people of all ages take part in this festival across the country.In many towns and cities,the government organizes a lot of events,often outdoors.These include parades(游行),concerts,festivals,fireworks shows and ceremonies for new country's citizens(公民).The celebrations often have a patriotic(愛國的) mood.The national flag,a symbol for Canada Day,can be seen here and there and a lot of people paint their faces red and white,which are the national colors.The celebrations in Ottawa,the country's capital city,are especially great and exciting.
Many organizations,businesses and stores are closed on this day.Only some bookstores,hospitals and gas stations may not be closed.Post offices are closed,too.As Canada Day falls in the summer holiday period,all schools are closed as well.
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(1) Biggest National Party—Canada Day |
Its history |
It has been celebrated since (2) . |
Many (3) events organized by the government in many towns and cities |
Parades,concerts,festivals,fireworks shows and ceremonies for new country's citizens. |
The ways to show the patriotic mood |
The national flag can be seen here and there.People paint their (4) red and white. |
Places which may not be (5) on this day |
Only some bookstores,hospitals and gas stations. |