What are the cultural significances of Thanksgiving globally?.

Thanksgiving, while primarily associated with the United States and Canada, has unique cultural significances in other parts of the world. In the U.S., it celebrates the harvest and blessings of the past year, observed on the fourth Thursday of November. In Canada, it's celebrated on the second Monday in October with similar harvest themes. Other countries have their own harvest festivals resembling Thanksgiving, such as Grenada's Thanksgiving Day on October 25, commemorating the U.S. invasion in 1983. In Japan, Kinrō Kansha no Hi is celebrated as a day of labor appreciation. These traditions showcase gratitude for food and community, reflecting local customs and historical contexts.