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This Opinion article is part of a Narcity Media series. The views expressed are the author's own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Narcity Media.

KFC Canada just introduced a new limited-time sandwich to its menus nationwide and I honestly couldn't believe it was a thing after I took my first few bites.

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It's that time of year again in Canada: time to get together with family and friends, sit around the table, and eat way too much food. That's right, it's Thanksgiving. In Canada, it's the holiday that helps put the brakes on Halloween for the first half of October. It's also not fully understood by everyone. There are plenty of Canadian Thanksgiving facts that even Canadians aren't aware of.

It's not entirely their fault. Even during Canadian Thanksgiving, the airwaves are filled with Thanksgiving specials focused on the American version of the holiday, from Charlie Brown to The Simpsons. So it's not entirely strange that when Canadians think of Thanksgiving, they picture pilgrims, Native Americans, and a big dinner near Plymouth Rock. However, Canadian Thanksgiving actually started very differently and is not in any way based on the American holiday.

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Newcomers to Canada might have a lot of questions about the Great White North, especially when it comes to Thanksgiving and why it's different from the United States.

Canadian Thanksgiving happens a month earlier than it does in the U.S., and while the meals are similar, there are subtle differences to what you can expect both on the table and on Thanksgiving weekend from one country to the other.

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It's the season of pumpkin spice, autumn leaves, and apple picking which means Thanksgiving is upon us once again.

You might be wondering what's open and closed on Thanksgiving this year if you need to do last-minute shopping or want to do something fun with your loved ones.

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Thanksgiving in Canada is right around the corner and while some might be tempted to roast a turkey and host a meal at home, there are a number of Toronto restaurants where you can buy an entire festive dinner without the stress of cooking or cleanup.

Making a Thanksgiving meal from scratch is a major task, and while you could always go out and simply buy a few rotisserie chickens and a tasty pie from the grocery store, even that's a bit of a hassle.

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