What Should We Do About Thanksgiving Day in North America?
As you may already know, Monday October 12, 2015 is Thanksgiving Day in Canada this year. It is not until Thursday, November 26th, for those who celebrate Thanksgiving in the United States. There is often friendly banter between friends from these bordering countries in North America about the FIRST Thanksgiving. In the recent article, "Canadian vs. United States Thanksgiving," it puts to rest using factual evidence about which was first, "the turkey or the egg?" which may answer some of the issues debated by U.S. and Canadian Citizens. It also introduces an idea for consideration, regarding the celebration of Thanksgiving Day. So, after reading the article, what say you? (http://personapaper.com/article/40338-canadian-vs-united-states-thanksgiving)
Leave it the way it is.
Adopt the new twoday celebration in November.
Combine calendars to give us each an extra one day holiday each month.
I am not thankful for anything. Who cares?
Comments
JohnRoberts wrote on October 9, 2015, 3:19 PM
Who cares which Thanksgiving was first. Let the Canucks do their own thing and we'll do ours.
CoralLevang wrote on October 9, 2015, 3:28 PM
JohnRoberts And did you even read the article I mentioned? LOL It was to be humor (as you would see from the original), not seriousness. Thus, the "I am not thankful for anything..."
6snowroses.6doves4peace wrote on October 9, 2015, 5:33 PM
I don't think it matters, to be honest! I think it's great that both countries have a day to give thanks for all their blessings.
wolfgirl569 wrote on October 9, 2015, 5:34 PM
I actually like your idea of 2eks the best but you only had the 2 day here so voted for it lol
1LeaPea2417 wrote on October 9, 2015, 6:33 PM
I think it is good that both countries celebrate the holiday on their own day and in their own way.
Feisty56 wrote on October 9, 2015, 9:21 PM
Let's do all three -- the Canadians keep their traditional Thanksgiving, the U.S. keeps ours and then we choose a day to celebrate together. : ) Only the turkeys would be unhappy.
CoralLevang wrote on October 9, 2015, 9:30 PM
Feisty56 I am sure there would be another "turkey" or two that would something to complain about no matter what.
1DWDavisRSL wrote on October 9, 2015, 11:07 PM
I voted to leave it as it is. The Canadians can celebrate their Thanksgiving and we ours and the lucky ones who have family in both countries get to celebrate twice. I'm also afraid that if we, the United Statesians, suggest it, the Canadians will think we are trying to United Statesinize them.
CoralLevang wrote on October 10, 2015, 1:22 AM
Oh, my goodness! We really do think a lot alike. You have me laughing here. I love the pun!
Paulie wrote on October 10, 2015, 4:02 AM
I voted for leaving it the way it is. I could scarcely be concerned when the Canadians are celebrating their Thanksgiving.
MegL wrote on October 10, 2015, 7:27 AM
Being in the UK, I wouldn't have a say in it anyway but I still voted!
Rufuszen wrote on October 10, 2015, 1:07 PM
A north American question, I shall keep right out of!
CoralLevang wrote on October 10, 2015, 2:16 PM
MegL It was all done tongue-in-cheek (reading the original article). I am glad you voted anyway!
You SO get me. 
markgraham wrote on November 7, 2015, 11:51 AM
Yes, leave it the way it is and has been for years. Y'all have good points on all sides.
Brenda wrote on December 6, 2015, 3:27 PM
I liked your turkey picture in your article. I voted to stay the same because its tradition for both our countries. That way we are celebrating twice. :)