October 11, 2024

October 11, 2024 5:55 am Published by Chris McLeod

October 11th is the 285th day of the year. There are 81 days remaining until the end of the year.

Entegrus is hosting its 12th Annual Thanksgiving Community Lunch this afternoon at the Spirit and Life Centre (184Wellington St. W. in Chatham)

The Community Lunch begins at 11a.m until supplies last.

All are welcome. Employees will serve the meal, which will be prepared for the 12th year in a row by Burns Restaurant.

Couple of farmers markets wrap up their season this weekend in C-K.

The Wallaceburg Farmers Market is open 8am-noon in the municipal parking lot on James St. Come by to support local farmers and artisans, fresh produce, handmade goods, and more.

Ridgetown’s Farmers Market is Saturday 8-noon. The market is on Main St.

Monday is Thanksgiving Day in Canada.

Always on the second Monday in October, celebrating the harvest and other blessings of the past year.

But why is the Canadian Thanksgiving in October, and not in November like the U.S.? Canadians had many different Thanksgiving celebrations before the official date was chosen by Parliament in 1957. Before any newcomers came to the land, the First Nations celebrated their crops.

The Canadian history of Thanksgiving has nothing to do with pilgrims and the Mayflower as does American Thanksgiving. Both holidays, however, are generally seen as an opportunity to give thanks for what’s good in our lives, celebrate nature’s bounty, and enjoy a big meal with family and friends.

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