In Canada it's winter on February 22. Most of the nation is snowy and cold then, except for the southwest area of British Columbia, Canada's most westerly province, where the daffodils and other early spring flowers may already be in bloom. Across Canada, Members of Guiding celebrate Thinking Day and remember their sisters around the world. Girls often make Thinking Day cards to send to girls in other communities in Canada, to their own headquarters or to other countries. Almost every Unit has a Thinking Day party of some kind to celebrate the joint birthday of Lord and Lady Baden-Powell.
International parties are popular.
A common plan is to divide into small groups within a Unit. At the party they entertain another Unit, their parents or just themselves by playing games, doing crafts, singing, dancing, serving food and demonstrating something about Guiding in their chosen country. Sleepovers and winter weekend camps based on international or World Centres themes are lots of fun. Sometimes the girls even go outdoors at midnight to greet Thinking Day with sparklers, candles or a campfire in the wintry, starlit night. They may have a joint service or celebration of thanksgiving for the lives of the Founder and the World Chief Guide, in which the youth Members renew their Promise, carry their flags and take on leadership roles in the service.