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Thanksgiving in Asian Countries
Thanksgiving in India
Thanksgiving Day in India is celebrated in quite a few parts of India, because
of the spread of western culture. It is a major festivity observed by Christians
primarily in the state of Goa, which is India's smallest state in terms of area
and the second smallest in terms of population. It is known for its fabled
tropical beaches and world heritage architecture. The celebration date varies in
different parts of Goa, but generally is celebrated on the 15th of August every
year where it is popularly known as 'Ladin' or Ladainha'. 'Ladin' literally
means a litany to the Virging Mary. During the Thanksgiving ritual, people thank
God for all the material and spiritual benefits they have. The function is
sponsored by a different person every year that either has been lucky enough to
have God's special grace or seeks benefits.
Christians start preparing for Thanksgiving celebrations by purchasing wheat and
gram, candles, wine and colored tinsel paper. A temporary platform/altar is
constructed which is decorated with flowers, vines and creepers. Celebrations
also include singing of hymns and prayers. The village local
violinist/choirmaster conducts the entire show of singing of litany. It conveys
the universal feeling of being thankful to Lord Almighty for his continuous
grace. Another celebration associated with the feeling of Thanksgiving, is the
popular religious feast of conception of Mother Mary. It is a time for farmers
to cut the first harvest of milk-filed corn from the rice field and offer it to
God. This is done to seek God's blessing for a good harvest in the coming
season.
Thanksgiving in Pakistan
Pakistan spends 3 days for their celebration, which is done on the 10th month of
the Muslim calendar. People dress in new clothes and go to the mosque to attend
SALATAUL EID (EID prayers). The younger family members pay respect and visit
homes of elder relatives. Children look forward to EID because it is customary
to receive EID in form of gifts in cash. The greeting is EID MUBARA, which means
Blessed EID. All Muslims are expected to extend to the needy. It marks the end
to Ramadan.
Thanksgiving in Korea
Korean thanksgiving is called Chusok, which is a 3-day harvest celebration. It
is the biggest migration event in modern Korea. More than one half of the
population visits families and ancestral graves. Men don't do any of the cooking
and women spend many days and weeks preparing food for the celebration for the
harvest celebration, which takes place at the eldest son's home and is based on
the paternal lineage. It falls between September and October, or August 15 on
the lunar calendar. The eat rice, pears, juju beans, chestnuts; sesame seeds and
use pine bark needles.
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