October 8, 2007–My husband, Tom and I celebrated 15 Canadian Thanksgivings when we lived in Canada from 1972 to 1986. This holiday falls on the second Monday in October, unlike American Thanksgiving, which falls on the fourth Thursday in November.
Some people believe this is because Canada, being farther north, has an earlier harvest. Others think that having Thanksgiving in November interfered with Remembrance Day, a day set apart each year on November 11th to remember those who died in wars.
Thanksgiving in Canada provides an opportunity to give thanks to live in a bountiful, free country (with free health insurance), and to celebrate that day by feasting with family and friends.
Learn more about the history of Canadian Thanksgiving and how it differs from American Thanksgiving, at these websites:
Some people believe this is because Canada, being farther north, has an earlier harvest. Others think that having Thanksgiving in November interfered with Remembrance Day, a day set apart each year on November 11th to remember those who died in wars.
Thanksgiving in Canada provides an opportunity to give thanks to live in a bountiful, free country (with free health insurance), and to celebrate that day by feasting with family and friends.
Learn more about the history of Canadian Thanksgiving and how it differs from American Thanksgiving, at these websites:
Thanksgiving in Canada – What Gives?
http://www.canadafirst.net/our_heritage/thanksgiving/
and
How Much Do You Know about the Canadian Thanksgiving?
http://proudcanadiankids.ca/Canadian%20Thanksgiving%20Truth.htm#How%20much