Every Christmas Canadians from coast-to-coast go shopping to buy all sorts of things for their holiday celebrations. From presents to decorations to eggnog and everything in between, families who engage in festivities typically fork out more bucks than they would any other month of the year.
In fact, a recent poll found that the average Canadian adult plans to spend nearly $800 on the holidays in 2021. That is a hefty chunk of change, acting as a positive boon to Canada’s economy while simultaneously warming the hearts of loved ones. For many, a big turkey dinner is a quintessential component of family tradition, if not the crowning event of the entire experience – so the extra spending is worth it.
This year, if you and your family are planning for such a feast, we’d encourage you to take a moment to appreciate the Canadian farmers who have helped make it all possible.
While a significant portion of the holiday spending we do is on gifts that are largely imported from other countries, much of the meal that we enjoy is grown and produced right here in Canada.
Let’s take a moment to dig a little deeper and find out just where your annual turkey dinner is from:
