Traditions
Why is Canadian Thanksgiving celebrated?
To honor the country's founders
What is the key difference between Canadian Thanksgiving and American Thanksgiving?
The specific days of the week the holidays fall on
How did Canadian Thanksgiving begin?
It was introduced by Indigenous peoples to celebrate the harvest.
These three NL foods can often be found with Turkey Dinner:
Salt beef, peas pudding, and cabbage
When is Thanksgiving celebrated?
The 2nd Monday in October
Canadian Thanksgiving is a statutory holiday EXCEPT in what Province/s?
Canadian Thanksgiving is a statutory holiday EXCEPT in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, PEI, and Newfoundland and Labrador in which it is an optional holiday.
Why is it earlier than the American Thanksgiving?
To align with the Canadian harvest season.
From 1921 to 1930, Thanksgiving was combined with:
Armistice Day (now Remembrance Day)
Fire traditions are popular in NL in the fall. What major fire tradition takes place on November 5th in NL?
Bonfire night or Guy Fawkes night
Why does turkey make you sleepy?
The tryptophan in turkey promotes the production of serotonin, a "feel-good" neurotransmitter.
Why do we eat turkey on Thanksgiving, and not some other bird?
Turkeys were large enough to feed a family and other birds were more valuable.
This shopping holiday takes place the day after American Thanksgiving
Black Friday
Which French explorer is credited with holding the first recorded Thanksgiving in Canada in 1606?
Sir Martin Frobisher
This NL food is sometimes eating with turkey dinner, but is eaten by some as a dessert.
Pudding (Blueberry, partridgeberry, figgy duff)
Which team traditionally hosts the opening Thanksgiving Day Classic football game?
Montreal Alouettes
What role does Niagara Falls play in Canadian Thanksgiving celebrations?
It is the site of the official Thanksgiving parade
What was the name of the ship the Pilgrims boarded to journey to Plymouth, Massachusetts
The Mayflower
The first Canadian Thanksgiving was to celebrate reaching which region through the Northwest Passage?
Nunavut
A popular St. John's based farm has an annual weekend event. What is it called?
Pumpkinfest
Which traditional European holiday bears most similarity to Canadian Thanksgiving?
Harvest Festival
How did breaking the wishbone start?
The ancient Romans practiced it by pulling apart chicken bones.
What sport do Americans watch on Thanksgiving?
Football
What year was Thanksgivin made an official government sactioned holiday?
1879
During the Thanksgiving season in NL, schools often raise money by selling what?
Vegetable Hampers
How is Thanksgiving known in French-speaking Canada?
Action de grâce