Believe
it or not, Thanksgiving in Canada, or at least the land that would
become Canada, has its own history, separate from our American
counterparts.
Traditions
of giving thanks long predate the arrival of European settlers in
North America. First Nations across Turtle Island have traditions of
thanksgiving for surviving winter and for receiving crops and game as
a reward for their hard work. These traditions may include feasting,
prayer, dance, potlatch, and other ceremonies, depending on the
peoples giving thanks.
When
it comes to European thanksgivings in Canada, we have a few tales to
tell.
To
read more click here:
https://www.canadashistory.ca/explore/arts-culture-society/the-history-of-thanksgiving-in-canada
You
might also want to read more about Thanksgiving from one of my
previous blog posts here:
https://dimlamp.blogspot.com/2016/10/clergy-comment-article.html
Happy
Thanksgiving to all of my Canadian readers!
