As the new railway branch was scheduled to be completed by August of , preparations to host a summer carnival began earlier in the same year. By June, it was evident that the railway branch would not be finished that year.
The King Williams War, which lasted from , is the first of six wars to take place in Nova Scotia. Thanks to Joseph Howe, a Canadian writer and politician, Nova Scotia is able to maintain a responsible government, making it a self-governing province. The Canadian Confederation includes Nova Scotia as a founding province — it is one of four, along with Ontario, Quebec and New Brunswick, if you're keeping score.
Natal Day is only a holiday for trade union employees and those who work in government offices. With so many events going on that weekend, there's plenty of fun to be had outdoors.
Check out the Halifax-Dartmouth Natal Day Festival — featuring a parade, family activities, live performances, fireworks, and more. Check out the Dartmouth Natal Day Road Race — a perfect choice for runners and walkers — so the whole fam can join in on the fun.
Between all the festivals, barbecues and parades on Natal day and the days before and after it you can count on consuming a lot of delicious foods — so bring your appetite. Plus, because Natal Day is a birthday celebration, you can always count on there being lots and lots of cake. Although the largest harbor of this kind is in Sydney, Australia, the one located in Halifax is next on the list. Originally, Natal Day was meant to celebrate the arrival of the railway line in Halifax, but due to delays in construction, the reason had to change.
Because of this, Natal Day turned into celebrating the history of Halifax, as well as the areas around it. Home Remember This Remember This? Share on Facebook. Trending in Remember This. All rights reserved. Special church services, sporting competitions and communal meals, including breakfasts, barbecues and suppers, are arranged in other areas.
Natal Day is not a statutory holiday but many people in the province of Nova Scotia have a paid day off work. Post offices are closed and some stores may be open at reduced hours, depending on the local custom.
Other types of businesses and organizations may be open or closed, depending on the arrangements they have made with their employees. Public transport services run to a reduced timetable and schools are closed as the first Monday in August falls in the middle of the summer holiday period.
Large scale road races may lead to some road closures or diversions. Nova Scotia has been a member of the Canadian Confederation since its inception on July 1, The first Natal Day celebrations were organized in and were intended to mark the arrival of the railway line in the area.
However, the construction works were delayed and the day became a celebration of the history of Halifax and the surrounding area. On and around this holiday, there are a variety of different cultural events on display. Large festivals are held in Halifax and Dartmouth, and these celebrations can include the baking of a large birthday cake, parades, live entertainment, and family-friendly events. There are also usually firework displays around the Macdonald Bridge, as well as barbecues, and communal breakfasts.
People also use the hashtag NatalDay on social media to spread the word about this holiday. Sign in.
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