Canadian Thanksgiving (Yeah, we DO have our own!)

10.13.2008

Our own traditional holidays take on a new meaning when we live in a different culture, and we tend to make the most of them. This, in combination with a bunch of new holidays from this culture, makes celebrations here a big deal!

You may remember last year some kind folks hosted a big Canadian Thanksgiving bash and over 50 people turned up. This year we can count at least 24 of those from last year who have left the country, so we weren't sure what the turn out would be.

The gathering: minus Beth (taking the picture) and a few late-comers

This year, though there were less of us, we had just as good a time as last year. We even took extra time to play games and get to know each other better. It also meant a lot to the girls, who are a little unsure about returning to Canada next year....yet another affirmation that Canadians are OK after all!

Sophie with "bear of a dog" Myrrh (like what the wisemen brought baby Jesus) who is as gentle as a lamb.

Ben LOVED Myrrh and followed him around all evening. Here they are, seeing eye-to-eye.