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Family Day
 

A welcomed statutory holiday between New Year's Day and Good Friday, celebrated on the third Monday of February in British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Ontario, Alberta and New Brunswick. Enjoying a day intentionally spent with family, thinking of distant family, or commemorating family members who are no longer with us is so special.

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This long weekend is not a national holiday, but is observed in other provinces with a different reason for celebration. Nova Scotia observes Heritage Day, Prince Edward Island observers Islander Day, and Manitoba observes Louis Riel Day.

Traditional Ways of Celebrating & What Inspires Us:

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THEME​

  • Family

  • Roots

  • Family History

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BEAUTY & FASHION

  • Comfy, casual or matching outfits; accessorize with meaningful pieces or family heirlooms

 

DÉCOR

  • If you haven't already, take down any remaining Winter or Valentine's Day decorations

  • Keep a few heart decorations up, this is also a day to celebrate love for your family

  • Family photos or art

  • If hosting, create a space to take photos

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ENTERTAINMENT

  • Watch your favourite family friendly movies and tv shows or pick something new to watch that everyone can enjoy together

  • Put on your favourite playlist with songs about the love of a family

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FLOWERS

  • Neutral colours like whites and greens

  • Arrangements that include a mix of your family members birth month flowers

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FOOD & DRINK

  • Celebrate with your favourite family meals or old family recipe

  • A big, warm family supper (like a roast with gravy, potatoes, veggies and bread)

  • Enjoy a pitcher of punch, a pot of hot chocolate or apple cider

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FUN

  • Dinner party, big or small, for all or just your closest family members

  • Get some fresh air while going for a walk or hike, tobogganing, playing in the snow or out on the ice, attending a local winter festival

  • Family game night - board games, cards, charades, talent show, wholesome competition games

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GIFTS & GREETINGS

  • Host gifts: flowers or a small plant, their favourite beverage, baking or favourite treats, candle

  • Family photo in a frame or printed on something like a blanket, pillow or coffee mug

  • Family tree wall art

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PARTY TIME

  • Attending?

    • Get yourself ready (hair, nails, makeup, outfit)

    • Host gift (see gifts & greetings)

    • Pack your own beverage

    • Potluck? Prepare and pack your contribution

    • Take photos

  • Hosting?

    • Guest list & invites

    • Clean house

    • Yard maintenance

    • Theme décor

    • Get yourself ready (hair, nails, makeup, outfit)

    • Prepare menu

    • Entertainment (music, games…)

    • Display previous years’ photos and take more to add

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PHOTOS

  • Take photos of yourself and those you are celebrating with

  • Look back on past years with an organized slideshow or photo album

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QUOTES

  • “Happy Family Day!”

  • "Blood is thicker than water"

  • "The love of family is life's greatest blessing"

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TRADITIONS

  • Spending the day with family

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KIDS & CLASSROOM FUN

  • Draw a family photo, create a family crest, make a family tree, decorate a picture frame to hold a family photo 

  • Read books and listen to music about family​​​​​

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WORKPLACE

  • Update a family photo displayed in your workspace

  • Take a group photo of your work family to share on the company's social media or display at a central location

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