Canadian Thanksgiving (Canadian French: Jour de l’Action de grâce) to [highlight]October 14, 2013[/highlight]. The Thanksgiving day is one of the most biggest Canadian holidays of giving thanks for the preceding year.
The history of Thanksgiving is traced back to 1578, the explorer Martin Frobisher, who had been trying to find a northern passage to the Pacific Ocean, held his Thanksgiving celebration not for harvest but in thanks for surviving the long journey from England through the perils of storms and icebergs. The origins of Canadian Thanksgiving are also sometimes traced to the French settlers who celebrated their successful harvests.
Thanksgiving celebrations became common. New immigrants into the country, such as the Irish, Scottish and Germans, also added their own traditions to the harvest celebrations in late autumn. Thanksgiving Day in Canada has been a holiday on the second Monday of October since 1957.
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What People do?
People visit family or friends who live far away, or to receive them in their own homes. People also go outdoor breaks to admire the
spectacular colors of the Canadian autumn; hiking; and fishing. Fans of the teams in the Canadian Football League may spend part of the weekend watching the Thanksgiving Day Classic matches.
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What people eat?
Traditionally prepare a special meal to eat, this included roast turkey and seasonal produce, such as pumpkin pay, corn ears and pecan nuts. A common image is a horn, filled with seasonal fruit and vegetables a symbol of bounty and plenty. Turkeys, pumpkins, ears of corn and large displays of food are also used to symbolize Thanksgiving Day. (by Rodrigo Baak)
