Happy Thanksgiving, Yokenny. Could you help me to make clear some questions?
I am a teacher of English and every year I tell my pupils about customs, traditions and holidays of English-speaking countries. Could you explain what “Canadian Thanksgiving” is? What is the difference between it and “American Thanksgiving”?
In Canada Thanksgiving is celebrated on the second Monday in October. Unlike the American tradition of remembering Pilgrims and settling in the New World, Canadians give thanks for a successful harvest. The harvest season falls earlier in Canada compared to the United States due to the simple fact that Canada is further north.
I worked in Raleigh N.C. for 2.5 years and had the opportunity to experience an American Thankgiving first hand and had a 4 day weekend so I went to see the Biltmore Mansion in Ashville N.C. that was quite beautiful and large. We drove along the Blue Ridge Parkawy for a bit on the way back and it was amazing with all the trees in their Fall colors.
While I was there I received my nickname as the locals say Yo instead of Hello. http://www.biltmore.com
The tour there included a sampling of the wines made there.