5 things to LOVE about Thanksgiving
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A welcome break in October
Thanksgiving is always in the second Monday in October, not in November like the US. Because Canada is further north in the geographical map, our harvest comes earlier! For many people, it's the last vacation before Christmas, so make the most of it!Source: Juanma Domínguez / Moment / Getty ImagesAn opportunity to express gratitude for all the good things in our lives!
Thanksgiving was officially declared in 1957 by the Governor General of Canada Vincent Massey in a proclamation stating: "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."Source: chelovek / iStock / Getty Images Plus / Getty ImagesIt is a statutory holiday
WHICH MEANS a lot of stores are closed, but you get to enjoy a long weekend with your family and friends! Source: yulkapopkova / E+ / Getty ImagesFeasting on TURKEY, STUFFING and PUMPKIN PIE!
The food that you get to eat on thanksgiving is just AMAZING! Roasted turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes with gravy, pumpkin pie, and the list goes on and on....Source: LauriPatterson / E+ / Getty ImagesNot as closely associated with shopping...
Thanksgiving in the US is associated with one of the biggest days for shopping: "Black Friday'! But for us, the biggest day of shopping is still "Boxing Day" on December 26th! So there is still time before the shopping craze hits Canada!Source: izusek / E+ / Getty Images Advertisement