Happy Thanksgiving!

The first formal, annual Thanksgiving in Canada was held on November 6, 1879, while Indigenous peoples in Canada had a long history of honouring the fall harvest, dating back before European immigrants arrived. Thanksgiving was declared an annual festival in 1957, taking place on the second Monday of October. Except for Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia, it is a statutory holiday in all provinces and territories. For many, this long weekend marks the official start of the fall season. People all throughout the country will spend it raking leaves, harvesting, closing down the family cabin, and, perhaps, sharing a nice supper with friends and family.
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