The Origins of Thanksgiving in Canada
As the leaves change color and the air turns crisp, Canadians get ready to celebrate Thanksgiving on the second Monday of October. This holiday is all about family, food, and gratitude. But where did it all begin? Let’s explore the history of Thanksgiving in Canada.
Early Celebrations
The first Thanksgiving in Canada happened in 1578 when English explorer Martin Frobisher and his crew gave thanks for their safe arrival in Newfoundland. This was the start of a tradition of giving thanks for safe journeys and good harvests.
Indigenous Traditions
Before European settlers arrived, Indigenous peoples in Canada had their own harvest celebrations. They gave thanks for the abundance of food and prepared for the winter. These traditions influenced the Thanksgiving we know today.
American Influence
The idea of a national Thanksgiving holiday in Canada was inspired by American traditions. The first national Thanksgiving in Canada was celebrated in 1859, thanks to Protestant clergy who liked the American holiday. In 1879, Thanksgiving became an official annual holiday in Canada, initially celebrated on November 6.
Modern Thanksgiving
In 1957, the Canadian government set Thanksgiving on the second Monday of October. This date was chosen to mark the end of the harvest season and to avoid conflicting with Remembrance Day in November. Today, Thanksgiving is a time for families to gather, enjoy a festive meal, and reflect on their blessings.
A Time for Gratitude
For homeowners, home buyers, and sellers, Thanksgiving is a time to appreciate the comfort and security of having a home. Whether you're hosting in your current home or dreaming of a new space for future celebrations, may your Thanksgiving be filled with warmth, gratitude, and the comfort of home.
As you celebrate this October, take a moment to think about the rich history of Thanksgiving in Canada and the many reasons we have to be thankful. Happy Thanksgiving!
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AND remember, YOUR referrals help the Homeless!
Thanksgiving homeless shelter food drive
Just like last year, we are on a mission to raise $10,000 for Homeless Shelters. Why do we help the homeless shelters? Well, because we sell homes for a living, it breaks our hearts to see people without a basic shelter over their heads and we take every opportunity to be able to make a difference to these shelters by donating a portion of our income towards this worthy cause and by doing yearly food & clothing drives for the shelters.
In Canada, The Salvation Army opened rescue homes and shelters in 1886. Today, they operate more than 50 emergency shelters across Canada and Bermuda and provide 4,800 emergency shelter, transitional, and supportive housing beds each night for men, women, youth, and families experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
And we love being a part of the good things on this planet!
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Who do you know considering buying or selling a home you could refer to our real estate sales team?
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Over the last two decades of helping thousands of families sell their homes and/or buy another, we have met some wonderful, loving, caring people. People like you!
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