ABSTRACT
A contested and continually negotiated construct, Canadian identity both embraces and rejects patriotic displays of nationalism. The quest for Canadian identity has almost become a niche market prompting research, forums, contests, and jokes. European historical connections refer not only to the British past but also longtime needs to accommodate both French and English cultures through official bilingualism, governmental and educational provisions. As Bodner and Gilboa observe, it is commonly held that people react to the playing of their national anthem with feelings of patriotic pride. Noonan believes that Canadian sensibility embraces a pluralistic vision while reconciling the duality of British heritages and American contemporary culture. The 1880 St. Jean-Baptiste was, an organizing committee decided, to be extra special as it coincided with another national French-Canadian celebration in Quebec. The North American geographic setting encompasses a vast landmass featuring diverse terrain and extremes of temperature.
