Giving Thanks Around the World

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What does it mean to celebrate?

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To do something special to show how happy you are or how special something or someone is to you.

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Where is Chuseok celebrated?

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Korea

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What do different traditions of giving thanks around the world represent?

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They represent various ways people celebrate gratitude and harvest.

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What is a common origin of thanksgiving traditions?

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They all started as celebrations of a successful harvest.

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What does it mean to honor someone?

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To show someone respect or remember someone by celebrating them.

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What is Thanksgiving?

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A holiday where people give thanks for the harvest and blessings of the past year.

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What is a harvest festival?

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A celebration that occurs after the harvest, giving thanks for the crops.

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What is the significance of food in thanksgiving celebrations?

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Food is often shared as a symbol of gratitude and community.

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What is a common activity during thanksgiving celebrations?

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Gathering with family and friends to share a meal.

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What is the meaning of gratitude?

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The quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness.