The French Canadian/Acadian Genealogists of Wisconsin Quarterly features articles on French Canadian/Acadian research, historical as well as cultural information, published genealogies, and news about many current genealogical events. The annually published surname list consists of major surnames being researched by members.
Volume 17 Number 2, Winter 2002-2003
Articles
"Holidays/Celebrations in New France and French Canada" by Joyce Banachowski
"Our ancestors celebrated many events, most of which were directly related to the Catholic Church Calendar. This article explains how many of these holidays came down from the Middle Ages to New France and French Canada. Some were affected by the British Regime."
"Advent and Christmas, New Years, Epiphany/Feast of Kings, Les Rois, Pre-Lenten Celebrations/Mardi Gras, Easter, Feast of the Blessed Sacrament, St. John's Eve or Feast of St. Jean Baptiste, 24 June, Feast of St. Joseph, Feast of Corpus Christi, Other Church Feasts and Holidays, The May Pole, Corn Husking, Sugaring Time, Baptism of the Bells, and The Angelus are the holidays/celebrations detailed in the article. A comprehensive bibliography follows the article."