Thanksgiving is a celebration of the harvest and giving thanks for the bounty. In Canada it really does honour the history of the country. the traditional foods of turkey, cranberries, mashed potatoes and squash along with some sweet potato and any vegetable of choice, it is a time to eat well.
Corn on the cob is a reminder of the First Nations people who populated the various areas of Canada. Here in York Region, just above Toronto, the Huron Nation was once a proud people who used many crops but mostly corn as their staple to survive the winter. It can be added to the holiday meal. Of course, pumpkin pie is a must.
Pumpkins large and small can be found in markets, coast to coast.
Oh Thanksgiving! The thought of all the good food just makes me hungry.
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