Top X Posts (formerly Tweets) for Saint Jean Baptiste in 2024
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On This day in 1880, O Canada was performed for the first time at a Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day ceremony. The music was composed by Calixa Lavallée and the lyrics were written by Sir Adolphe-Basile Routhier. It became the official national anthem in 1980. Show more
— Craig Baird - Canadian History Ehx (@CraigBaird) June 24, 2024
On #SaintJeanBaptiste Day, we join Francophone communities and Francophiles in Canada in celebrating the culture and contributions of Francophones across the country. Read Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s statement: pm.gc.ca Statement by the Prime Minister on Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day
Happy Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day to French Canadians across the country! The Canadian Army proudly includes and celebrates our French-speaking and bilingual units, reflecting Canada's official languages and cultural diversity. Enjoy the celebrations! Show more
The weather didn’t stop the residents of Ahuntsic-Cartierville from celebrating La Féte Nationale du Québec. I’m proud of our language, our culture and our diversity! Happy Saint-Jean-Baptiste Show more
Happy Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day! I'm wishing the Quebecois people a very special day today. I've always said that Quebec represents a distinct society within the broader Canadian federation. We must never forget this and ensure that we're always taking proactive steps to… Show more
Happy #SaintJeanBaptiste! June 24 is a day of gathering and pride for millions of Francophones and Francophiles across the country. Read the joint statement from Ministers St-Onge and Rodriguez: Show more
Happy Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day! Fête nationale du Québec! This holiday is celebrated every June 24 in Quebec, and by Francophones across Canada. It was brought here by early French colonists. In 1908, St. John the Baptist was designated the patron saint of French Canadians. Show more
— Craig Baird - Canadian History Ehx (@CraigBaird) June 24, 2024
Today is Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day, celebrated every year on June 24. Today is a day of celebration for the Francophone community, and a day to commemorate their history and traditions.