Diving through to the deep ends of Asia lies South Korea, a country widely known for its pop culture and entertainment. South Korea celebrates Thanksgiving through a three-day Holiday known as Chuseok from September 28 to September 30. During these days, local towns are flocked with city people who return home to celebrate with their families. On the eve of the festival, a traditional delicacy–Songpyeon–is prepared with a joint effort of the whole family, signifying love and unity. Thanksgiving tables in South Korea consist of a staple dish: rice balls filled with bean paste fillings and rolled in sesame seeds. The streets crowd with children and adults dressed in traditional attire as everyone comes together for the sake of remembrance and celebration with dances and games

Known as the largest country in South America, Brazil celebrates Thanksgiving on the fourth Thursday of November, like the U.S.  Brazilians have a similar motive for Thanksgiving as they gather to celebrate the goodness of a bountiful harvest. People crowd the streets as festivals are held across the country, leading Thanksgiving Day to be widely known as Dia de ação de Graças. A day dedicated to offering thanks, beginning with a Mass at the local church, followed by an entertaining carnival across the country as houses light up in bright decorations and music fills the streets. Brazilians do not joke with their delicacy as Peru–Brazil’s roast turkey–is served as the main dish coupled with mouthwatering side delicacies. All in all, Thanksgiving in Brazil is definitely a ride for a fun time!

From Asia all the way to Africa is Ghana, a country located pretty much at the center of the world. Thanksgiving in Ghana is celebrated on the first Thursday of November and is widely known as the Homowo festival. The festival notes the end of a long famine that heavily impacted the country, specifically the Ga people. Preparations for the festival begin in May as a hold is placed on drumming and singing for the sake of blossoming crops. Celebrations with loud drums that echo music and foster the vibrant feast follows on the night of the festival. Ghanaians celebrate Thanksgiving primarily to express their gratitude for the re-abundance of food and harvest.