We are thankful for all the wonderful Mark's Homestay host families that continue to share their homes with students from all over the globe! You do more than open a door to your home--you open up your hearts and lives. While you and your students enjoy your holiday feast this year, take this opportunity to share stories about cultural traditions around the table.
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| ELS-Atlanta students enjoying a T-Day feast on the campus of SPSU in Marietta |
Although Thanksgiving is uniquely North American, did you know that several countries have their own version of the holiday. For example...
- Japan celebrates "Labor Thanksgiving Day" on November 23, a holiday that was adapted after World War II. The holiday's purpose is to commemorate labor and production, as well as to give thanks.
- Germany, "The Harvest Thanksgiving Festival" includes large harvest dinners and parades, much like its American counterpart
"It's a big part of American tradition and culture." she said. "Getting to be here and seeing the traditions is a lot of the reason I wanted to experience what I saw in the movies," Haaland said. "Allowing me to get to experience it, means a lot to me. It does."
We thank you again for hosting!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Sincerely,
Mark's Homestay
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