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Canadian Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Day in Canada is celebrated on the second Monday in October . It was originally celebrated by an English explorer , Sir Martin Frobisher . When his ship reached Canada , he gave thanks for a safe arrival .

Japan : Labor Thanksgiving Day

Long ago , people in Japan celebrated the harvest . As time went on , their day of giving thanks became a time to thank the workers who grew and harvested their food .
What year did Sir Martin Frobisher reach Canada ? Complete this math problem to reveal the year .
Use the code to discover what the Japanese call their special thanksgiving celebration .
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Today , Japan celebrates a Labor Thanksgiving Day . It ’ s a day to show gratitude for the workers in the community . School children make colorful thank you cards and gifts for the police , firefighters and hospital workers .

Ghana : Hooting at Hunger

In parts of Ghana , people celebrate a festival called Hooting at Hunger .
Years ago , a severe famine broke out among the people . The people put all of their energy into growing yams and soon had a big crop . Their hunger ended , and , with great joy , they “ hooted at hunger .” This is the meaning of their name for their day of thanksgiving . Write down the letters on the correct path of the maze to the celebration ’ s name .
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