Families all over Canada will soon be gathering to celebrate a bountiful harvest and give thanks for the blessings in their lives. It’s the perfect time to enjoy the fall season with a three-day weekend with family and friends, and prepare for the winter to come.
The Canadian Thanksgiving tradition originated as the native people of the Americas held festivals to celebrate the bounty of the harvest long before the European settlers arrived. Since 1957, Thanksgiving Day in Canada has been observed on the second Monday of October, which happens to be October 12 this year, and continues to follow the European tradition of harvest festivals. The more modern traditions, of course, include food, family, football and fun, and Elfster has some great ideas to make the holiday even more festive!
Feasting with Family and Friends
The turkey. The side dishes. The dessert. Such tasty traditions! And when it comes to entertaining family and friends, Elfster has you covered. No matter how you celebrate the weekend, make the most of your holiday with Elfster’s Thanksgiving guide, created exclusively for our Canadian users featuring great ideas to help you enjoy every last bite. From unique seasonal decor to useful products for the kitchen, Elfster can help make your party planning painless.
Fall Foliage Hikes
Getting together with family and friends? Lace up the hiking boots and work off that extra piece of pumpkin pie by checking out the spectacular colors the Canadian fall has to offer. These versatile women’s vintage hi-top hiking boots by Roots will get you anywhere you need to go and are featured in Elfster’s uniquely Canadian Made in Canada gift guide. Looking for the best places to check out some fall colors? Feel free to check out this list of the best places to see fall foliage in Canada so you don’t miss a peep!
Football Fanatics
Getting the gang together for a great day of football action? This Thanksgiving Day, the Montreal Alouettes will host the Toronto Argonauts in the Canadian Football League’s nationally-televised “Thanksgiving Day Classic.” Canadian kick-off is 1 p.m. (EST), so there is still time to catch the National Football League’s match-up between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the San Diego Chargers at 8:30 p.m. (EST) Elfster’s Game Day Party gift guide has some great stuff to help you kick off game day in style!
In this season of Thanksgiving, Elfster would like to let you know how grateful we are to you — our Canadian elves. May you enjoy time with friends and family as you give thanks for all you have in your life. Looking for great gift ideas to show off your Canadian pride? Check out Elfster’s Made in Canada gift guide to see our top picks. And don’t forget to keep your Elfster wish list up-to-date with great ideas for your holiday must-haves. If you’re looking for a great way to share the season with the ones you love, organize a gift exchange with friends and family. Elfster is the Web’s top-rated online Secret Santa generator and our gift exchanges are a great (and free!) way to connect all over the world, no matter what the occasion. Need help? You can reach us via Facebook here. Tweet us @elfster or catch us on Instagram at #elfstergram.
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