1. Canada Day

2. Canada Day is... Canada Day is celebrated on July 1. It is also known as Canada’s birthday. It is a national holiday that Canadians have celebrated since 1867 when Canada became its own country.

3. Symbols of Canada Day Maple leaf Canada’s flag

4. O Canada O Canada! Our home and native land! True patriot love in all thy sons command. With glowing hearts we see thee rise, The True North strong and free! From far and wide, O Canada, we stand on guard for thee. God keep our land glorious and free! O Canada, we stand on guard for thee. O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

5. Response to O Canada 1.O Canada became the national anthem in 1880. It was created by a music teacher, Calixa Lavallee. She was known as Canada’s national musician. 2.When I read the lyrics to O Canada, I visualize open spaces and the different kinds of land regions we have in Canada. 3.I do think it is important to sing O Canada every morning. We should celebrate our freedoms every day by singing.