Family Day

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  1. Netty

    Netty Chaotic Gardener Plants Contributor

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    We have a brand new holiday here this year. February 18th 2008 will mark the first "Family Day" in Ontario.

    Do others have a day like this and when is it celebrated?
     
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  3. kaseylib

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    We don't have this here, but it sounds like fun! I googled this and found this blogspot...cute ideas to do with your family (or with another family if you don't happen to like your own!): http://www.blogto.com/sports_play/2007/ ... o_holiday/

    Happy Family Fun Day, and let us know what you end up doing!
     
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    toni Mistress of Garden Junque Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    I love those suggestions for Family Day activities, especially the second list. I hope it becomes a really fun holiday weekend for our Canadian Stewies.
    Is that sculpture in the picture real? I love it. Randy traveled for work a lot when Amanda was a baby so that was 'us' every weekend for about a year :stew1:
     
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    Nope, nothing like that here. I hope you enjoy your day!
     



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    bsewnsew Hardy Maple

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    What do you do on Family Day?????????

    Eat like we do, all the time?
     
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    Have a great family day.We don't have a day like that but 4th of July is kinda like that.
     
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    The Canadian Government decided that going from New Years to Easter without a holiday was to long, and so decided to give us a new stat holiday called Family Day.,
     
  9. Netty

    Netty Chaotic Gardener Plants Contributor

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    Thanks for the link Kaseylib. I just read thru the comments left on the bottom of that page and can't believe people are complaining about spending time with their families! You think people would be happy to have a day off.
    I for one welcome a new holiday! :)
     
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    Congrats on the new holiday Netty and Penny. Have fun!!!!!!!!!!!
     
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    OOH YIPPEE

    Congratulations to all the Canadian Stewbies. Wish I was Canadian.
    I think the idea of a family day is just great - all countries should have one.

    Have Fun
     

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