Thanksgiving was originated in the US and Canada to thank a good crop. This holiday was first celebrated on the 4th Thursday of November 1621 and persists to this day. However, the specific date and time will be slightly different from country to country.
Because of the meaning of celebrating the bumper harvest day, this holiday has been celebrated by many countries around the world, including countries in Asia and Europe. To know specifically which countries are and how they welcome them, you can follow me to find out!
1. America
America is the "birthplace" of Thanksgiving, so it is impossible not to visit this country to find out.
Americans thank God for bringing a bountiful harvest. This holiday in the US can be compared to Tet in Vietnam. Thanksgiving Day in the United States remains the same as tradition; it's the 4th Thursday of November. If you're in the US, you'll have 4 consecutive days off from Thursday to Sunday; Pretty convenient, isn't it, after Thanksgiving there will be plenty of time to fight Black Friday.
2. Canada
Referring to the United States, it is impossible not to mention Canada, one of the two countries "born" of this great holiday.
Canadians celebrate Thanksgiving on the second Monday of October; although they originally celebrated the day on a Thursday in November. Instead of enjoying turkey like the Americans, they ate bacon or lamb and La tourtiere cake - a baked cake made with mashed potatoes, meat minced rabbit/beef.
On Thanksgiving Day, family members will gather together, share memorable moments, pray for a bountiful harvest next year, and thank the Almighty for helping them during this season. last service.
3. England
Interestingly, Thanksgiving Day in the UK has no specific date; The time of the organization will depend entirely on the weather and cultural conditions of the region. Sounds pretty cool, doesn't it!?
If to calculate a little more accurately, September - the end of summer will be the time when Thanksgiving is celebrated across the UK. The harvest season will begin when apples, wheat and especially corn are harvested. You know, the last bunch of corn will be greatly appreciated by the people and considered as luck. They would bring their harvest and plowshares to the church to pray, as according to British custom this would bring a good harvest for the following year.
4. Austria
Harvest Festival in Austria is the time when everyone enjoys the most relaxed, fun time of the year. This is quite an important period because it marks the beginning of a new wine season - Heurigen in Austria.
Yes, the Austrians will celebrate Thanksgiving for alcohol. If you fly to Austria around this time you will have the opportunity to participate in pilgrimages to Klosterneuberg Abbey - the "capital" of the famous wine Leopolsberg. continuously during this time, so it would be a pity if you missed this good opportunity to learn about Austrian culture, especially the culture of Thanksgiving.
5. Greece
If you have read through Greek Mythology, you must know about the goddess of the harvest Demeter - who takes care of the crops of the people here. Of course the Greeks always worshiped and respected her. Every autumn - the harvest season, they will hold a festival of Thesmosphoria for 3 days to show their gratitude to Demeter. Food such as corn, cakes, fruits and pigs will be offered to the goddess in the hope of having an equally bountiful next year.
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