Canadian Thanksgiving

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  1. 2. The season of the year when Canadian Thanksgiving is celebrated; notice the changing leaves.
  2. 4. — A thick, sweet sauce
  3. 10. — The large, horn-shaped basket overflowing with autumn vegetables, symbolizing abundance.
  4. 12. — People who belong to the same household or lineage, who gather together for the long weekend.
  5. 14. — The collection of fully ripe crops, vegetables, and grains gathered from fields before winter sets in.
  6. 15. — Early European settlers who established communities in Canada and held feasts to celebrate surviving.
  7. 17. — The specific numerical Monday of the month on which Canadians celebrate Thanksgiving.
  8. 18. — A massive, formal dinner shared with loved ones to celebrate the seasonal bounty.
  9. 20. — Baked into a flaky crust with warm spices like nutmeg and cinnamon, this is the most famous dessert.
  10. 22. — The state of being deeply thankful and appreciative, which is the central focus.
  11. 23. — The specific eastern Canadian province where the very first European Thanksgiving feast took place.
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  1. 1. — Cultivated plants like wheat, oats, or barley gathered in massive quantities during the autumn.
  2. 3. — The foundational custom, belief, or activity passed down through Canadian families every holiday.
  3. 5. — A sweet, orange-fleshed root vegetable that is often baked, mashed, or candied for the feast.
  4. 6. — The large, roasted bird that serves as the centerpiece for most Canadian holiday tables.
  5. 7. — An orange, bell-shaped autumn squash that is commonly roasted or mashed as a side dish.
  6. 8. — A rich, savory sauce made from pan drippings, poured over meat and mashed potatoes.
  7. 9. — The sweet liquid tapped from Canadian trees, often used to glaze holiday root vegetables.
  8. 11. — The traditional month when Canadians celebrate their harvest holiday.CIDER — A sweet, warm beverage made from pressed apples, often spiced with cinnamon.
  9. 13. from small, tart red berries grown in bogs, served with turkey.
  10. 15. — The professional sports league that hosts the famous 'Thanksgiving Day Classic' football double-header.
  11. 16. — The specific day of the week that Canadian Thanksgiving always falls on.
  12. 17. — A traditional mixture of bread cubes, herbs, and spices cooked inside or alongside the main bird.
  13. 19. — An English explorer who led the first recorded European celebration of thanks in Canada in 1578.
  14. 21. — A classic autumn orange vegetable that is roasted or used to make a smooth, savory soup.