Thanksgiving or Thanksgiving Day, is an annual celebration that Canadians observe on the second Monday of October. This year it was celebrated on October 13, remarkably almost six weeks before the date United States celebrates the day. US celebrates Thanksgiving every year on the Fourth Thursday in November which is followed by Black Friday the next day. This year, US Thanksgiving falls on November 27.

Besides the difference in dates in Thanksgiving celebration in the two North American nations, the Thanksgiving dinner menu also speaks about different cultures. While Roast turkey typically takes centre stage in both nations but the side dishes accompanying it narrate distinct stories about tradition, history and national taste.

In Canada, Thanksgiving is celebrated in the fall harvest se

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