Difference Between Canadian & American Thanksgiving
By Miss Nikki
@MissNikki (5237)
Maple Ridge, British Columbia
October 13, 2016 12:15pm CST
I was inspired to do some research by fellow MyLot user, @montero, who asked why Canadian Thanksgiving is not celebrated at the same time as American Thanksgiving.
I realized I did not know the real answer so decided to look into it and I found some interesting information!
According to my research, Thanksgiving in Canada goes way back to the year 1578 in Newfoundland, when an explorer named Martin Frobisher held a ceremony of gratitude for surviving a long journey from Europe. Americans, who were led by Puritans and the Mayflower, did not start their annual tradition until the year 1621, which was 43 years later.
Wow! I never knew that.
Take care!
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@hereandthere (45645)
• Philippines
13 Oct 16
how interesting. thanks for sharing it. do canadians have special thanksgiving food?
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@MissNikki (5237)
• Maple Ridge, British Columbia
14 Oct 16
It is basically the same as American Thanksgiving food - turkey, potatoes and gravy, cranberry sauce, salad, pumpkin pie with whipped cream. I don't eat turkey though because I am a vegetarian. 
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@Dextoi (1845)
• Philippines
14 Oct 16
@MissNikki we don't celebrate thanksgiving day but i'm not so sure about other Filipinos here in our country. But I know for sure that we have a lot to thank about and there will always be a party for that. Another reason to get drunk...
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
17 Oct 16
i don't reckon i knew such either :) i aint ne'er figured out though why here'n the u.s. such's held so late'n the year? way past the bounty 'f harvests, lol.
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@MissNikki (5237)
• Maple Ridge, British Columbia
17 Oct 16
Something else to look into! LoL
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@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
19 Oct 16
@MissNikki Sweet never knew that either. Thanks for sharing!
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@MissNikki (5237)
• Maple Ridge, British Columbia
20 Oct 16
You are most welcome
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@MissNikki (5237)
• Maple Ridge, British Columbia
14 Oct 16
You are welcome - thanks for reading!
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