Thanks for all the good wishes. We do have parades and barbecues and fireworks although not as spectacular as those in the US.
There are many reasons why I love Canada but since today is a very popular day for swearing in ceremonies for new Canadian citizens, this one came to mind.
Here in Canada, I am English, married to an Egyptian, our best friends are Canadian, Macedonian, St. Lucian, Dominican, Scottish, American (sadly now deceased) and of course English.
Our immediate neighbours (from house to house) are: Canadian and Chinese, Irish and Canadian, Russian, English, Greek, Italian and English, Dutch and Canadian. With the exception of those born in Canada, we are all immigrants now Canadian citizens. It’s an old neighbourhood and we all look out for one another. There aren’t any “foreigners” here – we are all just proud Canadians. I love this multicultural environment and the acceptance that all immigrants find