may two-four

While today is May 24th, the holiday was actually celebrated in Canada last Monday, May 22. May 24, aka May two-four or Victoria Day is a bit difficult to explain. May 24th is the Queen's official birthday in Canada. For now, just ignore the fact that our current Queen's birthday is April 21st and her name is Elizabeth. Canadians celebrate it (even though we're no longer under British rule) on the Monday closest to May 24. That particular Monday more often than not won't be May 24th; however we will always call it May 24th. I think this came about because a "two-four" is a case of beer, giving you a hint about the intentions of many Canadians for this weekend. Victoria Day (or the May two-four weekend) is also the unofficial/official beginning of the Canadian summer. So, my fellow Canadians: I hope you had a good May two-four, drank lots of good CANADIAN beer, and enjoyed a bbq.