Thanksgiving is a quintessential American holiday, but it is also celebrated in other parts of the world. Let's see where.
Canada
Ok, you probably know that already. In Canada, Thanksgiving is celebrated on the second Monday in October.
Canada
Canada’s Thanksgiving traditions are similar to those in the US, including most Thanksgiving food staples, with some variations.
South Korea
Literally “autumn eve”, the Korean Harvest Festival is also known as Korean Thanksgiving Day and it’s similar to the Americans’ custom of coming together to celebrate with the family.
South Korea
On this special occasion the menu usually includes special food that is not eaten daily, and much of the work falls to the first son’s wife
Germany
Erntedankfest: Translated as “Thanks for the harvest festival”, this fest usually takes place on the first Sunday in October.
Germany
Germans are well known for their love for beer and sausages, but that's not what German food is all about.
China
Zhōng Qiū Jié - Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival is also known as the Moon Festival and it’s been celebrated since the early Tang dynasty with an 800 calorie cake.
China
Moon cakes are offered to friends and eaten at family gatherings as their round shape symbolizes reunion.
Japan
Kinrō Kansha means Labor Thanksgiving Day and is the modern name for an ancient celebration of the harvest of the Five Cereals.
Japan
On this day, the Japanese take a day off work to rest or shop. They have a small potluck with Noribachi fish, rice, seaweed salad, and tea.
Japan
On this day, the Japanese take a day off work to rest or shop. They have a small potluck with Noribachi fish, rice, seaweed salad, and tea.