We were all looking forward to the weekend and celebrating a special event with our cousins and close friends on Saturday. Since two of them are from Canada, we now have an added gathering in October.
Canadian Thanksgiving is different because it is celebrated on the second Monday in October, not November, to coincide with an earlier harvest season due to its northern latitude.
Its origins are tied to earlier harvest festivals and European explorations, such as Martin Frobisher's 1578 celebration, and it is a standalone holiday without the large shopping events like American Black Friday.
The menu, however, remains basically the same. The only added item is poutine. Poutine is a Canadian dish originating from Quebec, made of french fries topped with fresh cheese curds and smothered in a hot brown gravy. Cousin Eric contributed the homemade french fries. Coco made a delectable sausage stuffing and homemade mashed potatoes, along with the delicious baked turkey and roasted dill carrots. We also had salad and crusty bread. Desserts included our homemade apple pie and pumpkin spice cookies, along with cinnamon vanilla ice cream.
The best part about a get-together is being able to catch up with everyone throughout the day.
Now that the sun sets earlier, we stayed until we glimpsed our famous Lake Michigan sunset dip into the water.
Sunday was a relaxing day for us and it seems that our friendly backyard deer had the same idea!Camology Quotes:
During our weekend relaxation, Cam's parents told him they were going to rest for awhile, to which he responded:
"You two deserve that...go ahead."
"Oh well thanks for your permission 😉"
"I was just saying it in general terms, parents!"
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