KAWARTHA LAKES-Three years ago little Jaxun Welburn wanted to do something extra special for Family Day. He suggested a hockey game and a family tradition was born. “Its really important we get our whole family and friends together and have time together.” Jaxun told Kawartha 411.
The first year the weather wasn’t great but that didn’t deter them. “The first year it was minus 20, it was cold, it was terrible, but Jaxon didn’t care.” says his Grandpa Jeff Whalen.
This year, the third year for the get together, 14 games of road hockey were played, in the rain on Helen Street in Bobcaygeon. Â About 30 friends and family took part. The celebration included food, lots of food. Chilli, turkey, hot chocolate and more. There was a bonfire to keep everyone warm and lots of laughs.
Family Day was originally created to give people time to spend with their families but it also provides a day off between New Years Day and Good Friday as they are approximately three months apart.
It’s lots of fun!! Grandpa Whalen says.
In some provinces including Ontario, Family Day is a statutory holiday. It’s not a federal holiday so some federal employees still work on Family Day in Ontario.
