So over the week I did a little research and looked into what other cultures/ countries Thanksgiving holidays look like.

1. Israel

Israeli Thanksgiving consists of something called the Jewish Harvest Festival. "Succoth" is the Jewish Thanksgiving that is celebrated for 7 days usually celebrated over the months of September and October. Family members, friends, and neighbors get together at the end of the Harvest Festival to celebrate, eat, and thank God for the great things in life.

2. Canada

The official Canadian Thanksgiving holiday is between late October and early November. The first Thanksgiving celebration in North America took place in Canada when Martin Frobisher, an English explorer, arrived in Newfoundland in 1578. So the first Canadian Thanksgiving was actually celebrated 4 years before the pilgrims landed in Plymouth.

3. Korea

Chuseok is the official Korean Thanksgiving Holiday, and also one of the most important festive holidays of the year. This holiday actually falls in September and is celebrated for 3 days. It is a time to celebrate with families, eat food, and give lots of presents!

4. Vietnam and China

Vietnam and China's Thanksgiving, The Moon Festival symbolizes giving of thanks and culture. Varies activities happen during this festival such as Rice harvest, worshiping the god of the earth, lanterns, dancing, and food.

5. United Kingdom

Every year the United Kingdom puts on a festival called "The London Festival". The London Festival is a celebration including hymns, gifts of fruits and vegetables, and food!

6. Ghana

The Honowo festival is celebrated by the people of Ghana that usually starts in the month of May before the rainy season. During this festival they perform a dance called Kpanlogo and celebrate in the remembrance of the famine that once happened in their history.

7. Germany

Thanksgiving is an autumn harvest celebration called Erntedank that usually takes place in September or October. During this festival there are many observances with church services, parades, music, and a fair-like atmosphere.

8. India

India's thanksgiving is a South Indian Harvest festival called "Pongal". It usually takes place around January and celebrates the changing of the seasons. It consists of 4 days of prayer, festivities, happiness, and family.

9. Barbados

Barbados celebrates a "Crop Over" festival that attracts visitors from across the globe. It is a popular and colourful festival that is celebrated at the sugar season. Festivities including folk concerts, photographic exhibits, shows, and parades are included in this festival!

And that's it! Thanks for reading. May your Thanksgiving season be great! Remember to always be inspiring.