Options for research:
- three foreign countries Thanksgiving traditions and customs
- a list of recipes that would be appropriate for preparing a Thanksgiving dinner
- how to say "thank you" in 25 different languages
- manners in three or more different countries
Complete your research, write your "mini" report and post it on this blog. Spelling and grammar will count; therefore, edit your report before you officially post. List your sources at the bottom of your report. If you have chosen to create an online poster via glogster, please provide an accurate link to your glog.
Due date: ll/22/13
Thank you. It is a common expression. But have you ever wondered how people in other countries express their gratitude? For example, people in Germany say Danke at their Thanksgiving celebrations. Here are some more ways to be thankful.
ReplyDeleteThe Russians say Spasibo.
The Chinese say Xiexie.
The Lithuanians say Aciu.
The Japanese say Arigato.
The Koreans say Gamsahabnida.
The French say Merci.
The Spanish say Gracias.
The Dutch say Dank je wel.
The Polish say Dziekuje.
The Indonesians say Terima kasih.
The Israeli say A'dana.
The Bengali people say Tomake dhanyavada.
The Georgians say Didii madloba.
The Welsh say Diolch yn fawr.
The Vietnamese say Cam on ban.
The Swedish and Norwegian say Tack.
The Azerbaijani say Sag ol.
The Italians say Grazie.
The Hungarians say Koszonom.
The Telugu people say Dhan'yavadalu
The Haitian Creole people say Mesi poutet ou.
The Portuguese say Obrigado.
And the Lao say Khokhobchai than.
As you can tell, thank you is one of the most common expression in the world. You will never know when one of these ways to say thank you will come in handy!
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ReplyDeleteThanksgiving is not only an American tradition; it is celebrated differently in other countries such as China, Germany, and Canada. Although we have many differences we all come together with our friends and family to celebrate the many things we are thankful for. Some of the differences include the date, the food, the names, and the purpose we celebrate it for. The August Moon Festival is China’s way of celebrating Thanksgiving. The Erntedankfest is Germany’s way of celebrating Thanksgiving. Canada’s difference is it is in October but has the same name. Follow us on the journey across the globe to learn the different traditions of Thanksgiving.
ReplyDeleteOn the 15th day of the moon, China celebrate the August Moon Festival, or as we call it Thanksgiving. The name August Moon Festival comes from the belief that the moon is the brightest and roundest on that day. This day is a major time when friends’ and family come together. A sign of friendship is giving each other a moon cake. A moon cake is a Chinese delicacy eaten during the festival. Although China’s way of Thanksgiving is very different; it is very special time for them.
Erhtdankfest, or the harvest of thanks festival, is German’s Thanksgiving. This day is not considered a holiday. This celebration is either the last week of September or the first week of November. Families and friends all crowd together for the famous parade with foods of all kinds. During this day, Germans attend church and pray in circles. People participating in the parade wear braided harvest crowns while riding wagons. These wagons are heavily decorated and pulled by tractors. Everyone piles on the sides of the road and roar in excitement. The foods that are served are very traditional and everyone dresses up nicely for the occasion. Germany’s Erhtedankfest is primarily rural and religious.
Canada celebrates Thanksgiving on the second Monday in October. Canada’s Thanksgiving holiday was originally on November 11th, but after the World War’s Remembrance Day, the date had to be changed. Thanksgiving in Canada is based on the harvest season more than the pilgrims. Other than the date and meaning, Canada and America’s Thanksgiving is the same. Canada holds parades and family gatherings. They also eat many of the dishes that we eat in America. Our Thanksgiving compared to Canada’s Thanksgiving is the most similar of all the countries.
Although our countries are spread out all over the globe we all come together at a certain time with friends and family and have a celebration. Thanksgiving is a very special time and we our thankful that it is not only celebrated in America. It doesn’t matter if you’re in Germany, Canada, China, or even America. You shouldn’t take things for granted and celebrate Gods wonderful blessings.
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Sara, Railey, and Lauren are doing a report on the different ways countries celebrate Thanksgiving.
ReplyDeleteAfrica
African harvest festivals are characterized with a lot of dancing and singing. Dancers wear traditional masks and outfits. Each dance sequence unfolds a unique story. Festival of Yams is a popular harvest festival celebrated with days of ceremonies and offerings to God and ancestors. It is later distributed among the village folk. It is usually held in the month of August, marking the end of the rainy season.
Ancient Greece
Every Autumn, the ancient Greece enjoyed a three day festival to honor Demeter the goddess of corn and grains. The Romans had a celebration very similar when they honored Ceres, the goddess of corn.
Australia:
Australia has the "Apple and grape festival". This is celebrated in March. It goes on for three to four days. the have street dances, grape crushing contests, and many other symbolic activities.
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ReplyDeleteThere are many different ways to say thank you across the world. Saying thank you shows gratitude towards anyone who has done something nice for you. Saying thank you also makes people more likely to do things for you in the future. But mostly, saying thank you is just common courtesy. Here are some different ways to say thank you around the world.
ReplyDeleteSouth Africa: Baie Dankie
Algeria: Sasha
Mali: A Ni Kie
China: Do Jeh
Phillipines: Salamot
Czech Republic: Dekuji
Haiti: Mesi
Afghanistan: Tashakor
Madagascar: Misaotra
India: Nandri
Iceland: Taki
Portugal: Obrigada
Italy: Gratzias
Uganda: Waybale
Tibet: Thukjickhe
Scotland: Moran Taing
Uzbekistan: Rahmat
Yugoslavia: Hvala
Thailand: Khop Kahn Mak
Ukraine: Dyakuyu
Wales: Diolch
Sri Lanka: Stuutiyi
Tahiti: Maururu
Indonesia: Nuhun
Samoa: Fa'afeta
Now you've seen how people all around the world say thank you. What'd you think? Do you think people in other countries use thank you as often as people here in America? Do you think thank you has as much meaning in other countries? Well, no matter what you think, saying thank you is a great way to show your appreciation.