Thanksgiving Day. Remembrance Day. Christmas Day

Thanksgiving Day

In Canada, Thanksgiving Monday is a holiday that falls on the second Monday of October. This is a holiday all about the food, with many families across the country using Thanksgiving Monday to get together with family for a large turkey dinner with seasonal sides like squash, turnip and corn. But turkey dinner is just tradition, not something that everyone subscribes to. Others use the long weekend to travel and enjoy the changing colours of the leaves with a hike or last trip to the cottage before the onset of winter. The gist of the holiday has always been to be with family or friends (or both) and give thanks for what you have.

Dates: Monday, October 14 (2019); Monday, October 12 (2020); Monday, October 11 (2021)

Remembrance Day

In the weeks leading up to Remembrance Day you’ll see many people sporting bright red poppy pins on lapels and bags as a way to commemorate the day and as a symbol of remembrance. Originally called Armistice Day, Remembrance Day falls on November 11 each year and marks the end of hostilities during the First World War and the chance to honor all those who have served for Canada. There are usually special church services and a moment of silence at 11 a. m. The official Canadian national ceremonies are held at the National War Memorial in Ottawa, Ontario.

Dates: Monday, November 11 (2019); Wednesday, November 11 (2020); Thursday November 11 (2021)

Christmas Day

Falling on December 25, Christmas Day holds different meaning for different people across Canada, but generally it’s a day for celebration, opening and exchanging gifts and spending time with friends and family over a shared meal. Many households are either prepping to host a dinner or packing up to attend one. Other families use the day for spending time outdoors in the snow going sledding or walking around various neighbourhoods to look at Christmas lights. Leading up to Christmas Day, there are various celebrations held across the country such as Santa Clause parades, tree-lighting ceremonies and holiday-themed dinners and events like Christmas markets. Some of the best Christmas markets happen in Toronto, Quebec, and Vancouver.

Dates: Wednesday, December 25 (2019); Friday, December 25 (2020); Saturday, December 25 (2021)

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