I got the day off.........
BECAUSE............. it's Thanksgiving. Here in Canada.
Most retail outlets will be closed but it's not mandatory. Government services and banks definitely are.
As for what Canadians do on Thanksgiving.........
Much the same as Americans, family gatherings, lots of food, but............
Canadians celebrated FIRST. I know, a shocker, eh?
The first Thanksgiving is said to have happened in 1578, when Sir Martin Frobisher sailed from England to Newfoundland, Canada. He celebrated with his crew over salt beef, mushy peas, and biscuits, giving thanks for their safe passage across the ocean.
The Canadian Thanksgiving is a lot more chilled out than the US Thanksgiving.
The US throws massive events at Thanksgiving like Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade in New York City. But the Canadians are a bit more low-key, with smaller, local events.
While the US is known for the mayhem of Black Friday, it’s just not a thing in Canada.
Yeesh, that last line is outta date, as..............
Fri, Nov 28, 2025 is Black Friday.........
OK, so not really part of Thanksgiving in Canada. More closely aligned then with the American Thanksgiving.
Anyway, without further ado it is time to wish you all adieu and happy Canadian Thanksgiving.
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