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Happy Canadian Thanksgiving!

It’s the second Monday in October, which means in Canada, it’s Thanksgiving! Unlike the American Thanksgiving, which takes place at the end of November, Canada’s Thanksgiving is based more on the old harvest festivals in Europe. However, like the American tradition, a family gathering with turkey, cranberry sauce/jelly, and pumpkin pie is how we celebrate.

For those of you who celebrate it — and seriously, do it instead of Columbus Day — Happy Canadian Thanksgiving! In its honour, here’s a song with a “thankful” theme: Gratitude by the Beastie Boys:

Joey deVilla

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