Guide Note

Every year on the second Monday of October, Canadians celebrate Thanksgiving, as part of a 3-day weekend. It was instituted to give thanks for a bountiful harvest.¹

Fast Facts

1578: first Canadian Thanksgivng²
Starting in 1879, it was observed annually in November³
Once coincided with Armistice Day celebrations⁴
January 31st, 1957: Officially declared to be celebrated on the second Monday of October²

A day of remembrance and reflection

When Europeans began to settle in Canada, they brought their traditional harvest feast with them, which over time evolved into what is known today is Canadian Thanksgiving. In 1957 Parliament decided that the second Monday in October would be "A Day of General Thanksgiving to Almighty God for the bountiful harvest with which Canada has been blessed... to be observed on the second Monday in October."⁴

Traditional Canadian Thanksgiving Dinner

The traditional Canadian Thanksgiving dinner is almost identical to the American tradition. You can expect to find turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes and who could forget the pumpkin pie

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Canadian Thanksgiving News and Information

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Canadian Thanksgiving History

Wikipedia: Thanksgiving (Canada)
BevsCountryCottage.com: Canadian Thanksgiving
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Canadian Living: Get to know Thanksgiving
York University: A Canadian Original or a U.S. Copy?
Canadian Heritage: Thanksgiving and Remembrance Day
Canadian Heritage: Proclamation and Observance of General Thanksgiving Days

Canadian Thanksgiving Activities and Crafts

Canadian Living: Thanksgiving holiday table
Apples4thTeacher.clm: Interactive Thanksgiving coloring pages for kids
haha.nu: How to make roses from maple leaves

Canadian Thanksgiving Recipes

Canadian Living: Maple-Glazed Barbecued Turkey
mlive.com: Canadian Thanksgiving dishes
Allrecipes: Canadian Thanksgiving
Canadian Recipes: Canadian Thanksgiving Dinner Recipes
NetGlimse.com: Canadian Thanksgiving Recipes
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Canadian Thanksgiving Cards

123Greetings: Free Canadian Thanksgiving Formal Cards
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Canadian Thanksgiving Blogs and Message Boards

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