Dates & History
This country celebrates Thanksgiving first in the year.
Canada
Both countries often eat this bird on Thanksgiving
turkey
Americans watch this big parade on Thanksgiving morning
Americans watch this big parade on Thanksgiving morning
Canada’s Thanksgiving happens in this season
fall (early fall)
This country travels the most for Thanksgiving weekend
United States
American Thanksgiving is always on this day of the week.
Thursday
Americans are more likely to eat this sweet potato dish topped with marshmallows
sweet potato casserole
American Thanksgiving weekend kicks off this massive shopping day.
What is Black Friday
American Thanksgiving happens closer to this winter holiday season.
What is Christmas
Canadians get this many days off for the Thanksgiving long weekend
one (Monday)
Canadian Thanksgiving celebrates this natural event more than anything else
Harvest
Canadians are more likely to serve this classic bar dessert made with chocolate and coconut
Nanaimo bars
Canadians often have their Thanksgiving dinner on this day even though Monday is the holiday.
Sunday
Because of weather differences, Canada celebrates earlier due to this agricultural reason
What is the earlier harvest
Canadian Thanksgiving was made an official holiday in this century
19th century
The famous American Thanksgiving story includes these early settlers and the Wampanoag people.
Pilgrims
Americans often serve this nut-based pie at Thanksgiving
pecan pie
These sporting events are a major part of American Thanksgiving Day.
NFL football
Outdoor activities like hiking are more common at Canadian Thanksgiving because of this.
What is nicer fall weather
This popular baked dish is common in both countries, especially with whipped cream
pumpkin pie
This explorer’s 1578 celebration is considered an early version of Canadian Thanksgiving.
Martin Frobisher
Canadians sometimes include dishes with this sugary ingredient that comes from trees.
maple syrup
Canadian Thanksgiving tends to be more of this type of holiday—calm or intense
What is calm (or low-key)
American Thanksgiving can sometimes be affected by this type of storm season.
What is hurricane season
Americans often break this poultry item in a “lucky” tradition
wishbone