Sharing bits of Canada 'eh🇨🇦<p>Victoria Day: From Military Drills to Civil Holiday</p><p>Initially marked by militia drills in the 18th century, the monarch's birthday evolved into a civilian holiday. In 1845, the Province of Canada officially recognized May 24 as Queen Victoria's birthday. This transition reflected a shift from military to public celebration, uniting diverse communities under a shared observance. 🇨🇦 <a href="https://mas.to/tags/Canada" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Canada</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/VictoriaDay" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>VictoriaDay</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/Monarchy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Monarchy</span></a></p><p><a href="https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/victoria-day" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/</span><span class="invisible">article/victoria-day</span></a></p>