As an American living in Canada one of the hardest things to get used to is such an early Thanksgiving and on Monday rather than Thursday. But it does give you more time for Christmas shopping.
Many stores offer Fall or Harvest decor (multicolored leaves, uncarved pumpkins, etc.) and it lasts from September to Thanksgiving. Folks who don’t like the spooky Halloween stuff can take this approach instead.
Significant advantage of living in Canada: Our Thanksgiving is BEFORE Halloween, so we have clear sailing from November to December for Christmas.
Yes, November 11th (Memorial Day here) is a thing to be observed, but it doesn’t usually have much TO observe beyond wearing poppy pins.
As an American living in Canada one of the hardest things to get used to is such an early Thanksgiving and on Monday rather than Thursday. But it does give you more time for Christmas shopping.
Wait, they have a time for Thanksgiving decor? Amazing, since most places just skip it completely.
Many stores offer Fall or Harvest decor (multicolored leaves, uncarved pumpkins, etc.) and it lasts from September to Thanksgiving. Folks who don’t like the spooky Halloween stuff can take this approach instead.