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Friday, October 25, 2013

(Some) Canadian Thanksgiving Facts

Having recently celebrated or heard of Thanksgiving, you may be wondering what it all means. Well, here are some answers:

When: Thanksgiving is celebrated on the second Monday in October.

Status: It is a statutory holiday.

Meaning: It’s a day to be thankful for the good things in our lives.

How celebrated: With family and a large, delicious meal.

Main part of the meal: Turkey

Other parts of the meal: Cranberries and Pumpkin Pie

Slang name: Turkey Day

To complete the fun, look up the meaning of the following words:
  • Celebrate
  • Statutory
  • Thankful
  • Delicious
  • Slang