Do they celebrate Thanksgiving in the Netherlands?

Answer 1

It seems not too much. Maybe because people are used to being with the whole family and most of the time expat families are the ones away from home. They might be occupied with the Dutch festivities, such as Sinterklaas. Since the kids must pick that up from school, maybe it all becomes too much? I think it would be great if people would join and celebrate even more than when they would at home. Maybe one can be a bit more creative on the content, since it is never the same as at home, but it can still be fun! I remember we had a palm tree as a Christmas tree in the Caribbean!

Thanksgiving is a US holiday.

Answer 2

I work with colleagues from the Netherlands and they do not celebrate Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is a U.S. holiday to commemorate the first harvest that the Pilgrims had in America after they traveled over from England.

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Answer 3

Holland celebrates Thanksgiving the same way we do in North America - but they're thankful for something else. Holland celebrates the hospitality the Pilgrims received when they stopped in a Dutch harbor on their way to the new world.

Answer 4

Yes!People all over Europe celebrate Thanksgiving.

Answer 5

No, thanksgiving is uniquely American.