What is Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving is a national holiday celebrated in Canada and the United States. It is a day of giving thanks for the blessings of the past year. The holiday originated in 1621 when the Pilgrims and Wampanoag Indians shared an autumn harvest feast. Since then, it has become a tradition to celebrate Thanksgiving with family and friends by sharing a meal and expressing gratitude.
Thanksgiving is also known as Turkey Day because it is traditional to eat turkey on this day. Other popular dishes include mashed potatoes, stuffing, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie, and other seasonal favorites.
When is Thanksgiving in Canada?
Thanksgiving in Canada is celebrated on the second Monday of October each year. This year, Thanksgiving will be celebrated on Monday, October 12th.
The Canadian Thanksgiving holiday was first declared by Parliament in 1879. It was originally celebrated on November 6th but was changed to its current date in 1957.
How is Thanksgiving Celebrated?
Thanksgiving in Canada is typically celebrated with family gatherings and feasts. Many people take the day off work or school to spend time with their loved ones. Traditional activities include watching football games, playing board games, and going for walks.
The most important part of the celebration is the meal. A typical Canadian Thanksgiving dinner includes roast turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, vegetables, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie.
Conclusion
Thanksgiving, a national holiday celebrated in both Canada and the United States, falls on the second Monday of October each year. It is a day of giving thanks for all that we have been blessed with throughout the year. The traditional way to celebrate this holiday is by gathering with family and friends to share a meal and express gratitude.
This year, Thanksgiving will be celebrated on Monday, October 12th.