Thanksgiving

Other Culture's Thanksgiving

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Celebrating thanks giving isn't only a thing in the United States. People all around the world celebrate a good harvest season in different ways.

Country Their Thanksgiving
Japan In Japan, they call it Labor Thanksgiving Day. It is celebrated November 23 and is similar to American in ways like parades ceremonies and celebrating hard work.Japan's flag
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Canada In Canada, it takes place on the second Monday of October. It is very similar to America's but they play more hockeyCanada's flag
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Germany In Germany, they call it Erntedankfest. It is celebrated in early October where they celebrate a good harvest. One interesting thing is that they create crowns out of grains, flowers, and fruit.Germany's flag
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Brazil In Brazil, they call it Dia de Acao de Gracas. they also celebrate it the fourth Thursday of November and is very same where they feast with family and show thankfullness.Brazil's flag
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sources: iceusa.org