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The Erntedankfest is an important part of Urdenbach's tradition and marks one of the most important events in the south of Düsseldorf and the Rheinland.. Compared to the analogous Thanksgiving holidays seen in the United States and Canada, German Erntedankfest is not a recognized state holiday and is celebrated on a smaller scale, most commonly in rural farm communities and in churches. [3]
By law, "the Sundays and the public holidays remain protected as days of rest from work and of spiritual elevation" (Art. 139 WRV, part of the German constitution via Art. 140 GG). Thus all Sundays are, in a manner, public holidays – but usually not understood by the term "holiday" (except for, normally, Easter Sunday and Pentecost Sunday).
Thanksgiving is a national holiday celebrated on various dates in October and November in the United States, Canada, Saint Lucia, Liberia, and unofficially in countries like Brazil and Germany. It is also observed in the Australian territory of Norfolk Island .
Traditions season the holiday that date back to the very first Thanksgiving in the United States. Even though the reason for hosting Thanksgiving is uniquely American, communities across the globe ...
While holiday traditions can vary based on cultural backgrounds, there is a wide range of favourite Thanksgiving fesitivies to choose from, including watching the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day ...
15. Share Family Recipes. The best Thanksgiving recipes are handed down for generations. Continue that tradition by sharing family recipes with the next generation!
Erntedankfest (Harvest Thanksgiving): Germany and Austria; traditionally on the first Sunday after Michaelmas, this means 30 September or later. At present, Protestant and Catholic churches recommend the first Sunday in October. Erntedankfest Düsseldorf-Urdenbach
The modern Icelandic festival of Þorrablót is sometimes considered a "pagan holiday" due to folk etymology with the name of the god Thor. [5] The name, while historically attested, is derived from Þorri which is not explicitly linked to Thor, instead being the name of a month in the historic Icelandic calendar and a legendary Finnish king.