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Today, I want to talk a little about a holiday that is held in both Canada and the United States, but in two different months! In October, Thanksgiving is held on the 2nd Monday in October, and is a holiday meant to bring family and friends together to reminisce about what they are thankful for and what they are grateful for having in their lives, whether it's a person or a job or even just good friends to share a meal with!

In the United States, Thanksgiving is held on the 4th Thursday of November, about 6 weeks after the Canadian version. There is a little more history and tradition that goes into the celebration. Thanksgiving is to remember a time in history when the British colonists who had come to America were helped to survive by the Aboriginal people already living in the country and used to the harsh winters. The holiday serves the same purpose as the Canadian version, in that people gather together with their families and their friends and give thanks for what they are grateful for in their lives, and to try and remember to always be grateful for what they have and the people they have to share it with. The traditional meal of both these holidays are often turkey or ham, with lots of different types of side dishes like potatoes with gravy, and many different types of sweet desserts. It's a great celebration to be a part of, and one of the most fun ones to participate in.