HAPPY THANKSGIVING CANADA!!! (Oct. 13)

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History and Origin of Canadian Thanksgiving

In Canada Thanksgiving is celebrated on the second Monday in October. Unlike the American tradition of remembering Pilgrims and settling in the New World, Canadians give thanks for a successful harvest. The harvest season falls earlier in Canada compared to the United States due to the simple fact that Canada is further north.

The history of Thanksgiving in Canada goes back to an English explorer, Martin Frobisher, who had been trying to find a northern passage to the Orient. He did not succeed but he did establish a settlement in Northern America. In the year 1578, he held a formal ceremony, in what is now called Newfoundland, to give thanks for surviving the long journey. This is considered the first Canadian Thanksgiving. Other settlers arrived and continued these ceremonies. He was later knighted and had an inlet of the Atlantic Ocean in northern Canada named after him - Frobisher Bay.

At the same time, French settlers, having crossed the ocean and arrived in Canada with explorer Samuel de Champlain, also held huge feasts of thanks. They even formed 'The Order of Good Cheer' and gladly shared their food with their Indian neighbours.

After the Seven Year's War ended in 1763, the citizens of Halifax held a special day of Thanksgiving.

During the American Revolution, Americans who remained loyal to England moved to Canada where they brought the customs and practices of the American Thanksgiving to Canada. There are many similarities between the two Thanksgivings such as the cornucopia and the pumpkin pie.

Eventually in 1879, Parliament declared November 6th a day of Thanksgiving and a national holiday. Over the years many dates were used for Thanksgiving, the most popular was the 3rd Monday in October. After World War I, both Armistice Day and Thanksgiving were celebrated on the Monday of the week in which November 11th occurred. Ten years later, in 1931, the two days became separate holidays and Armistice Day was renamed Remembrance Day.

Finally, on January 31st, 1957, Parliament proclaimed...

"A Day of General Thanksgiving to Almighty God for the bountiful harvest with which Canada has been blessed ... to be observed on the 2nd Monday in October.

Edmonton, AB - - If you're happy and you know it your hands, if you're happy and you know it do a

Good day.

Have a two-four and some backbacon for me.

Beware of hosers.

Mars23 said:

Edmonton, AB - - If you're happy and you know it your hands, if you're happy and you know it do a

Happy Thanksgiving

Our Turkey Day rocks so much harder because it hasn't got thing one to do with genocide. Harvest festivals win over mass slaughter any day.

American Thanksgiving is fucked up. I don't know how anyone can celebrate it with a clear conscience.

meow85 said:

American Thanksgiving is fucked up. I don't know how anyone can celebrate it with a clear conscience.

You owe me $5. I caught the big fish....again

I want my turkey!

Happy Thanksgiving! Will you have company, luv?



last year we spent thanksgiving all together in the beauty of the rocky mountains and the splendor of a fancy hotel... and this year we are all apart and stuck at home.

be a blood donor... the most wonderful gift


I was hoping to dress something like Prince. toned down a bit like Prince if he was just going to the zoo or the supermarket... casual Prince!

Happy Thanksgiving!

What is everyone thankful for this year?

Personally, I am thankful for my recent engagement and wonderful fiance.
Additionally, I am thankful for the privilege of voting and a range of parties to choose from. In the spirit of keeping things non-political, I'll spare the detail of who will benefit from my vote. : )

Haley said:

be a blood donor... the most wonderful gift


I was hoping to dress something like Prince. toned down a bit like Prince if he was just going to the zoo or the supermarket... casual Prince!

emm said:

Haley said:

I am thankful for the privilege of voting and a range of parties to choose from.

a voter!!
oh and congratulations on your engagement!





on a side note... my harvest is now officially complete. i just finished digging my potatoes during the first damn snowfall! so i'm very thankful to be back inside my warm house!

JustErin said:

be a blood donor... the most wonderful gift


I was hoping to dress something like Prince. toned down a bit like Prince if he was just going to the zoo or the supermarket... casual Prince!

what the hell is this?!
this is an outrage!
you commie canadians celebrating thanksgiving in october. pfft!

FOOD.

Haley said:

horatio said:

claiming thanksgiving as canadaian i believe is an act of terrorism and requires a preemptive strick.

I will be celebrating my first Thanksgiving here in Canada. I have finally arrived in Ottawa, but I am not used to the idea of having Thanksgiving in October.

meow85 said:

Our Turkey Day rocks so much harder because it hasn't got thing one to do with genocide. Harvest festivals win over mass slaughter any day.

American Thanksgiving is fucked up. I don't know how anyone can celebrate it with a clear conscience.

hokie said:

meow85 said:

Our Turkey Day rocks so much harder because it hasn't got thing one to do with genocide. Harvest festivals win over mass slaughter any day.

American Thanksgiving is fucked up. I don't know how anyone can celebrate it with a clear conscience.

Not only do I celebrate with a clear conscience, but I also celebrate with some turkey, mashed potatoes, and several pies.

Oh ... and

HAPPY THANKSGIVING CANADA

Mach said:

hokie said:

Not only do I celebrate with a clear conscience, but I also celebrate with some turkey, mashed potatoes, and several pies.

We have always celebrated The harvest - not the pilgrams an all that fluff
Such blanket statements towards others or other countries always crack me up. Much more a reflection on the person throwing out the blanket ( to me )

The celebration of graditude and a full harvest is so important to me that it is also my wedding anniversary time - so we always add that to our Harvest celebration and give thanks for our blessings as a family

CarrieMpls said:

Mach said:

We have always celebrated The harvest - not the pilgrams an all that fluff
Such blanket statements towards others or other countries always crack me up. Much more a reflection on the person throwing out the blanket ( to me )

The celebration of graditude and a full harvest is so important to me that it is also my wedding anniversary time - so we always add that to our Harvest celebration and give thanks for our blessings as a family

Almost (if not) all holidays have become something different over the centuries than what they started out to be. It's absolutely important to recognize our terrible history and ensure it is never forgotten, sure. But thanksgiving for me and many americans is just as you said, Mach. A time for gratitude.

jbchavez said:

be a blood donor... the most wonderful gift


I was hoping to dress something like Prince. toned down a bit like Prince if he was just going to the zoo or the supermarket... casual Prince!

Tuuuuurkaaaaay

the things i'm thankful for:

a big family that loves me despite who i am - while they may not support me, i know the love is present.

a whole whack of new friends (on and off-line) that i find really appreciate my personality and me, and that i love tons

a boy who i see myself in everytime i look in his eyes. i'm thankful to know this kind of love again (after convincing myself i would never)

my creativity. i'd be so lost without my art.

for getting up day after day, no matter how bad i'm feeling.

a beautiful house both here at home and away in st catharines for school

life.
beautiful, innit?

emm said:

jbchavez said:

I will be celebrating my first Thanksgiving here in Canada. I have finally arrived in Ottawa, but I am not used to the idea of having Thanksgiving in October.

wish i could be your personal welcoming committee! how are things so far?


now i really need to upload those pictures of the snow we got out west to scare the bejesus out of you

jbchavez said:

emm said:

wish i could be your personal welcoming committee! how are things so far?


now i really need to upload those pictures of the snow we got out west to scare the bejesus out of you

Things are going wll so far. I am working in Ottawaand staying downtown for the moment. On Nov 1, I will move into a house out in Barrhaven.