History of Canadian Thanksgiving

A Brief History of Canadian Thanksgiving

🍁 Ever wondered how Canadian Thanksgiving came to be? Let’s take a quick trip through history!

The First Thanksgiving

Believe it or not, the first Canadian Thanksgiving predates the American version by decades! In 1578, English explorer Martin Frobisher held a ceremony in present-day Nunavut to give thanks for his safe arrival in the New World.

Evolution of the Holiday

  • Early French settlers brought harvest celebrations to New France in the early 17th century.
  • United Empire Loyalists added turkey and pumpkin pie to the tradition in the late 18th century.

Official Recognition

Thanksgiving became an official holiday in 1879, but the date wasn’t fixed until much later:

  • 1879-1957: The date changed several times, bouncing between October and November.
  • 1957: Parliament officially set Thanksgiving on the second Monday in October.

Modern Celebrations

Today, Canadian Thanksgiving reflects our multicultural nation. While turkey and pumpkin pie are still popular, you might also find perogies, dim sum, or jerk chicken on the table!

Canadian Thanksgiving has always been about gratitude, community, and celebrating the bounty of our great land. So this October, as you dig into your feast, remember you’re part of a tradition over 400 years in the making!

🦃🍁🇨🇦 Happy Thanksgiving, Canada!

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