8 Reasons to be grateful this Thanksgiving!
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The Costen Insurance Team would like to wish all of our clients, friends, family and associates a very Happy Thanksgiving!
2023 has been another challenging year for many, with increased costs of living, increasing interest rates, and another summer of catastrophic losses (including the devastating forest fires). The list goes on!
With all of the negativity and stresses in our world, here are 8 reasons to be grateful this Thanksgiving:
- Life – you woke up this morning!
- Health – many people are struggling with health issues. Be grateful if you are one of the lucky ones that still have your health!
- Employment – if you are working and able to support your family, you are doing well!
- Family – nothing is more important that family. Keep them close and hug them tight!
- Friends – friends are the family you choose. Whether your circle of friends is big or small, be thankful for those that care about and support you!
- The outdoors – we live in one of the most beautiful places. Step outside and enjoy the beauty of nature!
- Free time – enjoy your time doing something you love, whether it be taking part in a sport, hobby or being creative!
- Modern technology – we are alive during an amazing time. Appreciate all the ways technology has made our lives easier and/or better!
In addition to the above, we at Costen Insurance are thankful for:
- Living in a great City surrounded by great people;
- A fabulous Team of people who care about each other, our clients, and our Brokerage;
- The ability to run our business from home when necessary, and to continue operating in a variety of ways to suit our clients and our Team’s needs;
- A wonderful office space and positive work environment;
- The safety, health and happiness of our Team, families, and friends;
- And for YOU, our clients, friends, family and associates, who support us and put your trust in us as your Insurance Broker of choice!
And now…. a little history on the Thanksgiving Holiday!
In Canada, the very first Thanksgiving took place in 1578 when English explorer Martin Frobisher arrived in Newfoundland. He wanted to give thanks for his safe arrival in the New World!
Traditionally, the holiday consists of festivals of thanks and celebration of harvest. Declared a national holiday in 1879, Thanksgiving used to take place on the 6th of November each year. However, in 1957 Canadian Parliament declared the second Monday of October as the official Thanksgiving holiday, as after World War II it was falling on the same week as Remembrance Day (November 11th). As well, Canada’s harvest is earlier than that of the United States, so moving it to October made sense!
Being Canadian, the history of our Thanksgiving is more about giving thanks for harvest than the arrival of the Pilgrims. Over the years, it has evolved into a holiday involving parades, spending time with family, pumpkin pie, and of course… TURKEY!
Our Thanksgiving Day post would not be complete without a few good (or not so good) Thanksgiving jokes:
Q: Who is not hungry at Thanksgiving?
A: The turkey, because he’s already stuffed!
Q: What was the turkey suspected of?
A: Fowl play.
Q: What’s the key to a great Thanksgiving dinner?
A: The turKEY.
Wishing you all a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family and friends!
Your Costen Insurance Team
* A friendly reminder that our Office is CLOSED today!