Past... meet Present
True or False:
Canada originally celebrated Thanksgiving in November
TRUE! It was first written into legislation for November 6, 1879, focusing on the harvest
Gobble gobble! This big bird is a CLASSIC dish at the centre of the table!
What is turkey?
This movie follows John Candy and Steve Martin as they try to make it home for Thanksgiving
What is "Planes, Trains, and Automobiles"?
True or False:
The first recorded Thanksgiving was to give thanks for a successful expedition crossing the Hudson Bay
False! The expedition was through the dangerous arctic seas around Nunavut.
This orange coloured dessert is estimated to have sold over 750,000 units during the week of Thanksgiving at Costco
What is pumpkin pie?
This sequel to a classic Halloween movie shows a camp rendition of the landing at Plymouth Rock.
What is "The Addams Family Values"?
True or False:
All provinces and territories in Canada celebrate Thanksgiving as a statutory holiday.
False! It is not recognized as a statutory holiday in Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland and Labrador.
This coconut dessert bar originated on Vancouver Island and is being featured as the new flavour for Canucks Ice Cream Sandwiches at Save-on-Foods (#NotSponsored)
What are Nanaimo Bars?
This show following a family restaurant features an annual episode for Thanksgiving as it is the dad's favourite holiday
What is "Bob's Burgers"?
True or False:
In 1957, the Canadian government changed the date of Thanksgiving to match Canadian harvest times
TRUE!
This Canadian classic dessert or treat usually includes nuts or raisins, but can be enjoyed plain!
What are butter tarts?
This late 90's - early 2000's sitcom had a few thanksgiving episodes, one prominently featuring a turkey getting stuck in someone's head
What is "Friends"?