Thanksgiving
By Mary Okorie
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Thanksgiving holiday is a set-aside day to give thanks to God for a bountiful harvest during the
summertime and generally for anything else to be thankful for. It is a tradition in Canada and usually
features gravy, turkey, mashed potatoes, and many other delicious meals. Being an international
student, I had only seen thanksgiving in movies and had never experienced it until I came here. To
people who are new to Canada, thanksgiving might just be an additional holiday to rest or work, but it is
of great significance to Canadians. There is usually a vast feast and gatherings of the family filled with
laughter and joy. I had the opportunity to spend my first Thanksgiving in Canada with a wonderful
Canadian family and was able to finally experience what I usually saw in movies. All the meals were
already prepared by the time I got there, there were also many people I got to meet, and the turkey was
enormous and delicious. Thanksgiving is incomplete without a turkey ��. I hope that many othe
international students will get this kind of experience and be able to see the significance of the
Thanksgiving holiday. It is not a day to spend alone but with family and friends. Happy Thanksgiving!