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CanadianGran Sun 09-Oct-22 21:19:12

We are celebrating Thanksgiving here in Canada this weekend. While not a huge a celebration as in other countries, it has been recognized officially as a fall harvest celebration. We are having the family over (the ones that are in town), so will have 9 at the table tonight.

Turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, carrots, corn, bean salad, and a pumpkin cake with pecan topping are on the menu.

It is just 1:15 in the afternoon, everything is prepped and table set. I will soon turn the oven on and go for a nice walk with the dog and come home to the smell of turkey roasting.

I do love fall afternoons, and the comfort of a warm house and a roast cooking.

I understand there is the start of a fall school break (we don't have that here) so many families have the opportunity to visit one another. I hope you can all celebrate the harvest in your own ways.

crazyH Sun 09-Oct-22 21:36:03

Yes, spoke to my sis-in-law in Winnipeg yesterday. She’s not in the best of health, so her daughter is taking over, with directions from her mum, ofcourse ! We do have Harvest Festivals in school (I think)
Anyway, Happy thanksgiving ! Have a lovely time with your family.

sodapop Sun 09-Oct-22 21:43:10

Happy Thanksgiving Canadiangran sounds like you will have a great time with your family. Menu sound wonderfully festive.

welbeck Sun 09-Oct-22 21:52:04

Happy Thanksgiving Greetings
to all our Canadian friends

BigBertha1 Sun 09-Oct-22 22:05:19

Happy Thanksgiving all.

Aldom Sun 09-Oct-22 22:13:51

Happy thanksgiving. Lovely to be reminded of it. My dearest friend from school days lived in Canada for over fifty years. She often described their thanksgiving dinners with family, friends and neighbours. Sadly she died suddenly four years ago. Your post brought back happy memories of her. Thank you. smile

MissAdventure Sun 09-Oct-22 22:16:49

Oh the dinner menu sounds delicious!
Have a happy day.

CanadianGran Sun 09-Oct-22 23:18:55

Oh, and of course stuffing! I cheat and use a box dressing, but add sausage meat, onion and celery. Thank you all, I returned from our walk to the smell of turkey cooking...

MissAdventure Sun 09-Oct-22 23:22:45

Phwoar, lovely!

notgran Mon 10-Oct-22 07:34:58

Enjoy. We returned from a wonderful holiday in Montreal and Quebec about a month ago. All the Canadians we met of every age, were friendly polite, welcoming and charming. I remarked to my husband, why did we never consider moving here when younger? Have a very Happy Thanksgiving.

Chocolatelovinggran Mon 10-Oct-22 07:41:35

Happy Thanksgiving to GNetters in Canada. It's always good to remember and give thanks, shame we don't do it here.