Have you ever wondered why Canada’s Thanksgiving is celebrated before the American date?
Not many people (myself included) realize that Canadians actually began the tradition first! The Europeans had celebrated harvest in late October or early November for centuries. Then, when the English explorer Martin Frobisher arrived in Newfoundland in 1578, he wanted to give thanks for his safe arrival to the New World, so Thanksgiving began being celebrated on November 6th in Canada. That means the first Thanksgiving in Canada was celebrated more than 40 years before the pilgrims landed in Plymouth, Massachusetts!
Canadians changed the date for Thanksgiving, after the World Wars, because Remembrance Day (November 11th) kept falling on the same weekend. October suited us better too, as harvest arrives earlier with us being situated further North! Source
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Celebrate and Live Life!
Celebrating the holidays with family is always such a special time for me.
Is it just me or does time always seem to move more quickly when you finally have the chance to spend time with the people you love?
Perhaps, it's just the Universe's way of saying "Spend More Time"...
...almost as if it's asking us "What Are You Waiting For?"
According to The Food Network Canada, a Canadian Thanksgiving Menu consists of Classic and contemporary recipes that add homemade flair to your harvest feast!
This year's Thanksgiving menu featured Maple Syrup Glazed Smoked Ham, Plump and Juicy Turkey, Smoky Chorizo Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Cranberry Sauce, Fresh Steamed Asparagus, Pumpkin Pie, and Layered Chocolate Mousse Cake.
Naturally, I contributed a few things to the mix:
So there you are. A Canadian Family Thanksgiving. Hope that all of my fellow Canadians had a marvelous Thanksgiving filled with good food, family, friends, and love. And a very Happy Columbus Day to all my American friends as well!
And that, my lovelies, is why I'm feeling soooooooo marvelous today!
What's in your favorite Family Thanksgiving meal?
What are some of the things in your life that you're grateful for?
Share what you're feeling marvelous about today :]
I wish it was Thanksgiving here in America!! I LOVE my dad's honey baked beans and I make an awesome corn casserole!!!!
ReplyDeleteOhmygoodness! I forgot about baked beans. I'd always sneak loving spoonfuls of beans from the pot while they were cooking :P Mom still doesn't know jk/lol. I've never tried any casserole with corn, except Shephard's Pie. Sounds tasty :) Happy Columbus Day btw (at least it's a holiday), right?
DeleteWhat a beautiful post. Oh how I would do anything for a yummy Thanksgiving meal right about now! I hope you and your family have the most wonderful holiday xo
ReplyDeleteThank you Jessie! You always have the sweetest things to say :] I'd ship you a nice warm plate of food if I could..imagine?! #itspossible
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