Today is a time for Family,
food, and celebrating the autumn harvest. Thanksgiving is generally a time for relaxation
to take a long weekend. It is a time to start a  more relaxed pace into the fall celebrate
the harvest and enjoy the crisp autumn weather. Canada has a complicated
history with its indigenous people, and there is a growing awareness and
acknowledgment of the holiday’s connection to colonization. Many organizations,
particularly those focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), are
promoting a day of reflection.

I, and my family are a bit traditional
in how we celebrate; my wife and I host a family feast. The centerpiece
of the holiday is a large meal that often include:

• Roasted
  turkey or chicken with gravy.
• Pumpkin
  pie.
• Side
  dishes featuring seasonal vegetables like potatoes, carrots, and squash.

Many of my friends and my sons friends use the long weekend
to enjoy outdoor activities before winter arrives. This can include hiking to
see the vibrant fall foliage or visiting pumpkin patches and apple orchards. As
Canada’s population becomes more diverse, celebrations of Thanksgiving are
expanding to include different traditions and foods from various cultures, No
matter how we celebrate we are all proud to be Canadian.

Originally Published on https://boomersnotsenior.blogspot.com/

Royce Shook Blogger

I served as a teacher, a teacher on Call, a Department Head, a District Curriculum, Specialist, a Program Coordinator, and a Provincial Curriculum Coordinator over a forty year career. In addition, I was the Department Head for Curriculum and Instruction, as well as a professor both online and in person at the University of Phoenix (Canada) from 2000-2010.

I also worked with Special Needs students. I gave workshops on curriculum development and staff training before I fully retired