Today is Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day/ La fête nationale in Québec

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Today, June 24th, is Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day, which is celebrated in Canada, particularly among French Canadian. It is the feast day honoring St. John the Baptist. He was the Jewish preacher who baptized Jesus.

It is know as La fête nationale in Québec province, having been given a nationalistic flavor. I was blessed to be in Québec City once for this holiday, and it was very exciting!

To any Quebecois out there, bonne fête nationale!