It’s Thanksgiving in Canada, a very special time to “serve” and to share with friends and family. In particular, no matter what challenging circumstances we may each face at the moment, it’s a day to reflect on all the blessings we do enjoy in our personal lives and to be grateful for each and every one of them. Having an “attitude of gratitude” every day of the year, not just at special times such as this, is critical.
Thanksgiving has been officially celebrated as an annual holiday in Canada since November 6, 1879. While the date varied by year and was not fixed, it was commonly the second Monday in October.
On January 31, 1957, Governor General of Canada Vincent Massey issued a proclamation stating: “A Day of General Thanksgiving to Almighty God for the bountiful harvest with which Canada has been blessed – to be observed on the second Monday in October.”
God has called us to live generous lives and to be a blessing to others. From all of us at BMR, Happy Thanksgiving!
We are also grateful for you and each and every one of our loyal readers who make this site possible. It’s our fierce determination to serve you better than ever.
To our American friends, who celebrate Thanksgiving next month, happy Columbus Day! This day remembers Christopher Columbus’ arrival to the Americas on October 12, 1492. It was unofficially celebrated in a number of cities and states as early as the 18th century, but did not become a federal holiday until 1937.
Canadian stock markets are closed Monday. U.S. stock markets are open (the bond market is closed) though trading volumes will be lighter with the Columbus Day holiday.
