Whit Monday is celebrated a day after Pentecost Sunday, on June 9 this year. Thus, Pentecost is also known as Whit Sunday or Whitsunday. It is a public holiday in countries like the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada. Devotees celebrate the descent of the Holy Ghost upon the disciples of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament.
National Escargot Day
National Escargot Day is celebrated every year on May 24 and it honors the tasty French appetizer. Snails are commonly eaten in France and they’re referred to with the French word ‘escargot.’ They’re super expensive and are prepared with butter and garlic, and served in their shell. The French consume a lot of snails each year.
Victoria Day
To Canadians, Victoria Day — the Monday before May 25 — on May 18 this year, signifies the beginning of summer and the arrival of warmer, greener days. But, much like Independence Day in the U.S., Victoria Day has more colonial roots than are usually discussed amidst all the fireworks and jolly gatherings. This day marks the birthday of Queen Victoria, who was the ruling monarch at the time of Canada’s birth as a country in 1867. It’s a day to celebrate all the wonderful things that make Canada, Canada.