posted
What a great idea! A reception in the early afternoon would be a nice way to ring in the New Year and for Legion Worlders to chat and enjoy refreshments and each others' company.
Here is some more information about levees that I found on the 'net:
New Year's Levee
Canada's Lieutenant-Governors host a levee each New Year's Day. This levee is a reception that is held early in the afternoon at Government House or some other appropriate location. Any citizen, including children, can attend. Persons attending sign a guest book, are introduced to the Lieutenant-Governor, and then enjoy light refreshment. Attending the Lieutenant-Governor's levee is an annual ritual for many families.
The word levee is derived from the French verb "lever" which means to rise. French aristocrats used to receive guests in the morning after they had gotten up. British sovereigns held their levees in the early afternoon. Since Lieutenant-Governors are the Queen's representative, they have adopted this custom in Canada.
[ December 25, 2003, 05:52 PM: Message edited by: STU ]
Registered: Jul 2003
| IP: Logged |
posted
Glad to see you resolved the Stoopid Cat problem Stu! I was on an urgent mission hunting for Santa Claus, but luckily he found me . You talent for leadership came through this time! The Security Office will remain vigilant!
Oh, and I hope you had a great Holiday! That goes for everyone!
From: If you don't want my peaches, honey... | Registered: Sep 2003
| IP: Logged |
posted
I for one hope you'll soon become a dog again. With all this kitty hair in the mansion, my allergies are acting up.
Registered: Aug 2003
| IP: Logged |
Canada's Lieutenant-Governors host a levee each New Year's Day. This levee is a reception that is held early in the afternoon at Government House or some other appropriate location. Any citizen, including children, can attend. Persons attending sign a guest book, are introduced to the Lieutenant-Governor, and then enjoy light refreshment. Attending the Lieutenant-Governor's levee is an annual ritual for many families.
The word levee is derived from the French verb "lever" which means to rise. French aristocrats used to receive guests in the morning after they had gotten up. British sovereigns held their levees in the early afternoon. Since Lieutenant-Governors are the Queen's representative, they have adopted this custom in Canada.
I'm not sure there's still one on New Year's Day. The current GG, Adrienne Clarkson, likes to hold one before Christmas so that all the guests can send video messages to the Canadian troops serving overseas for Christmas.
-------------------- arachne3003.deviantart.com Current Obsession: Birds of Prey/Secret Six
From: Canada | Registered: Jul 2003
| IP: Logged |
Hyperpath: Email this page to someone!
Printer-friendly view of this topic | Subscribe To Topic
![[Smile]](smile.gif)
. You talent for leadership came through this time! The Security Office will remain vigilant!![[Wink]](wink.gif)
)
![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
