Thanksgiving (USA)

While Thanksgiving is primarily celebrated in the United States and Canada, it offers an opportunity to explore global traditions and themes of gratitude, community, and history.

Thanksgiving can be introduced as a way to discuss the importance of giving thanks, harvest festivals, and the history of immigration and cultural exchange.

You can encourage students to reflect on their own cultural traditions related to giving thanks or the harvest season. Incorporating activities such as creating gratitude lists, writing letters of thanks, or exploring the diverse foods associated with the holiday can make the topic more engaging and relevant, helping students to appreciate the broader concept of thankfulness and shared meals in various cultures.