Today is a time for family, food, and celebrating the autumn harvest. Thanksgiving is generally a time for relaxation to take a long weekend. It is a time to start a more relaxed pace into the fall celebrate the harvest and enjoy the crisp autumn weather. Canada has a complicated history with its indigenous people, and there is a growing awareness and acknowledgment of the holiday's connection to colonization. Many organizations, particularly those focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), are promoting a day of reflection.
I, and my family are a bit traditional
in how we celebrate; my wife and I host a family feast. The centerpiece
of the holiday is a large meal that often include:
- Roasted
turkey or chicken with gravy.
- Pumpkin
pie.
- Side
dishes featuring seasonal vegetables like potatoes, carrots, and squash.
Many of my friends and my sons friends use the long weekend
to enjoy outdoor activities before winter arrives. This can include hiking to
see the vibrant fall foliage or visiting pumpkin patches and apple orchards. As
Canada's population becomes more diverse, celebrations of Thanksgiving are
expanding to include different traditions and foods from various cultures, No
matter how we celebrate we are all proud to be Canadian.
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