Holidays

Canadian Thanksgiving Quiz

Multiple Choice Questions

  1. When is Canadian Thanksgiving celebrated? a) First Monday in October
    b) Second Monday in October
    c) Last Sunday in October
    d) First Sunday in November
  2. What historical event is Canadian Thanksgiving most closely associated with? a) The signing of a peace treaty
    b) The harvest celebration 1621
    c) The arrival of the first settlers
    d) The end of the Revolutionary War
  3. Which of the following foods is traditionally associated with Thanksgiving dinner in Canada? a) Ham
    b) Roast beef
    c) Turkey
    d) Salmon
  4. What is a common activity that Canadians participate in during the Thanksgiving weekend? a) Sledding
    b) Apple picking
    c) Beach volleyball
    d) Skiing
  5. Canadian Thanksgiving shares a similar purpose with which American holiday? a) Christmas
    b) Easter
    c) Thanksgiving
    d) Independence Day

True or False Questions

  1. True or False: Canadian Thanksgiving is a national public holiday across the entire country.
  2. True or False: Thanksgiving in Canada is celebrated to give thanks for the harvest and blessings of the past year.
  3. True or False: In Canada, Thanksgiving is often celebrated with parades, similar to those in the U.S.
  4. True or False: The origins of Canadian Thanksgiving date back to the early 1600s with the French settlers in North America.
  5. True or False: Canadian Thanksgiving is typically observed on the same date as the American Thanksgiving.

Answers Key

  1. a) First Monday in October
  2. c) The arrival of the first settlers
  3. c) Turkey
  4. b) Apple picking
  5. c) Thanksgiving
  6. False (It is not a statutory holiday in all provinces.)
  7. True
  8. False (While there may be local festivities, large parades are more common in the U.S.)
  9. True
  10. False (Canadian Thanksgiving is celebrated in October, whereas American Thanksgiving is in November.)