First thanksgiving in canada 1879
aalanbul1578 voyage
United States brought the customs and practies of the American Thanksgiving to Canada, such as the turkey, pumpkin, and squash.
The history about the Canadian Thanksgiving began in 1578. Martin Frobisher an English explorer, was in search of new lands in the Northwest Passage.
He's intentions of starting a small ''settlement'', he voyage with 15 ships was outfitted with men, materials, workers, and supplies.
1879 the new holiday
'' A day of general thanksgiving to almighty god for the harvest with which Canada has been blessed''.
Martin Frobisher 1879
In 1879, Thanksgiving was officially celebrated annually in Canada. It was celebrated as an national rather than a religious holiday. Thanksgiving never really had an exact date for the celebration, until 1957.
the argument
United States brought the customs of the American Thanksgiving to Canada, such as the turkey, pumpkin, and squash.
Some people have argued that the celebrated of thanksgiving celebrated by Martin Frobisher was not the ''real'' Thanksgiving. The argument has reason for giving thanks, according to American, the Canadian claim to the first Thanksgiving, the holiday can only refer to the history of the harvest.
differences between American and Canadian thanksgiving
thank you !!
