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    Home » Craft Tutorials » Kids Crafts

    Thanksgiving Around the World Pumpkin Craft

    October 15, 2020 By Brandy Leave a Comment

    A fun way to learn about Thanksgiving around the world! Add a flag to the pumpkin for each country that you learn about! You might also like our gratitude turkey countdown for kids!

    Did you know that we aren't the only country that celebrates a day of Thanksgiving? Many countries around the world take part in a day of giving thanks, feasting with family and friends, and the bounty of harvest.

    Some Countries that Celebrate A Form Of Thanksgiving

    american flag

    United States

    Celebrated the 4th Thursday in November. Modeled after harvest festivals, the first Thanksgiving occurred in 1621 in Plymouth, Massachusetts. It is a day to give thanks to God for the bounty and blessings throughout the year. A large feast with family and friends is typical of an American Thanksgiving. Traditional foods are turkey, mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie, cranberry sauce, stuffing, and breads.

     

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    Canada

    Celebrated the 2nd Monday in October. Frobisher, an arctic explorer, was trying to find a passageway to the Pacific Ocean. After surviving the long journey he gave thanks with a ceremony in Newfoundland. It is a day to give thanks for a bountiful crop and prosperity throughout the year. Traditional foods are roast turkey, corn, pecans, pumpkin pie, and produce.

     

    liberia flag

    Liberia

    Celebrated the first Thursday of November. Freed slaves from the United States brought with them some of the American traditions with them when they left and colonized Liberia. They celebrate freedom and blessings from God. Traditional foods are chicken, green bean casserole, and roasted cassavas. Cayenne and other peppers are often added to Liberian Thanksgiving dishes.

    japan flag

    Japan

    Celebrated on November 23rd, Labor Thanksgiving Day, is a national holiday in Japan. Stemming from an ancient harvest ceremony it is an occasion for commemorating labor and giving thanks to one another.

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    Netherlands

    Celebrated on October 3rd. This day of giving thanks go God commemorates the hospitality that the pilgrims from Leiden received on their way to the New World.  American hymns are sung and children dress in traditional pilgrim clothing during church services. Traditional foods include bread and herring.

    chinese flag

    China

    The mid-autumn festival is a harvest festival celebrated on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month between early September and early October. The moon is the brightest at this time. This festival ends with a big feast. Friends and relatives send Moon cakes to each other as a way of giving thanks. The 3 fundamental concepts of the harvest festival are gathering, thanksgiving, and praying.

     

    Thanksgiving Around the World Turkey

    This pumpkin turkey doubles as Thanksgiving decor and a cultural activity all in one! As you learn about the different countries and their traditions, add a feather to your turkey!

    glue, googely eyes, tooth picks, tape and scissors

    Turkey Pumpkin Supplies:

    craft glue

    tape

    scissors

    googly eyes

    pumpkin

    toothpicks

    Thanksgiving Around The World Printable

    printable feathers with country flags

    Download Feather Printable Here

    How To Assemble Turkey Face and Feathers

    child gluing beak on turkey face

     

    decorated paper turkey head

     

    feathers and turkey head for thanksgiving around the world pumpkin

     

    feathers with toothpicks being added to pumpkin

     

    little girl holding thanksgiving around the world pumpkin

     

    little girl with turkey pumpkin

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    Welcome! I'm Brandy, mother to 5 darling kiddos and a cute black lab named Toby. My husband is in the Coast Guard so we've lived all over the place, turning each house into a home. I love baking, sewing, making cute things with my kids, and sharing what I've learned with all of you!

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