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Thanksgiving is a time for
family and friends to get together and have a large meal and give
thanks for all that they have been given. Often grandparents and relatives
will come to visit because it is a long weekend. Thanksgiving is
celebrated the second Monday of October. Long ago, before the first
Europeans arrived in North America, the farmers in Europe held
celebrations at harvest time. To give thanks for their good fortune and
the abundance of food, the farm workers filled a curved goat's horn with
fruit and grain. This symbol was called a cornucopia or horn of plenty.
When they came to Canada they brought this tradition with them. On Thanksgiving it is traditional for us to eat turkey. Other things that are part of the Thanksgiving menu are stuffing, cranberry sauce, potatoes and other foods that help make this holiday a great time. We invite you to explore and enjoy a delicious turkey treat! |
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