Sunday, May 18, 2014

Happy Victoria/Dollard/Patriotes Day!

Design for stamp commemorating Dollard des Ormeaux, 1960.  Photo: LAC
Of interest: last year's quick overview of the history of the public holiday which in Canada has been variously known as Victoria Day, Journée nationale des Patriotes, or -- and here is the New France connection -- Fête de Dollard.  It occurs on the last Monday before May 25th, and this year falls on the 19th. 

P.-F.-X.
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  1. LaurentMay 19, 2014 at 8:20 AM

    Comme l'interprétation de cette Fête a changé au fil des ans.

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