1, with different dates: Thanksgiving Day in Canada is usually on the second Monday of1October every year, while Thanksgiving Day in the United States is on the fourth Thursday of 1 1 month every year.
2. Different historical background: The origin of Thanksgiving Day in Canada can be traced back to England in 1578, when the British sailor Martin Faurobert vowed to hold a gratitude ceremony to thank God and the aborigines after his ship in Newfoundland, Canada, suffered from cold and almost no escape. The origin of Thanksgiving in the United States is complicated, but it can usually be traced back to the first Thanksgiving celebration in 162 1 to celebrate the Native Americans helping the colonists through the severe winter.
3. Different background meanings: Thanksgiving Day in Canada emphasizes community and reunion, and is a festival to celebrate autumn harvest and family gatherings. Thanksgiving Day in the United States emphasizes the significance of history and country, and regards it as a festival of tradition, religion and family.
4. Different ways to celebrate: In Canada, Thanksgiving usually includes family dinners, people eat turkey, pumpkin pie and other traditional dishes, and participate in parades and outdoor activities. In the United States, Thanksgiving Day is also a holiday for family reunion and big meals, as well as a traditional American football game and shopping promotion.
5. Different occasions and atmospheres: In Canada, Thanksgiving is often low-key, and family and friends get together to celebrate, which makes people feel warm and intimate. In the United States, Thanksgiving Day is considered to be one of the most important festivals in a year. There are many celebrations and social gatherings, people actively participate in them, and the atmosphere is more active.