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Chuseok (추석) and Thanksgiving are similar in that they both involve family, gratitude, and special meals, but they are distinct celebrations with their own cultural traditions and histories.
Chuseok is a Korean holiday celebrated in September or October, focusing on honoring ancestors and celebrating the harvest with traditional foods like songpyeon (송편) and cultural performances. Thanksgiving, on the other hand, is an American holiday celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November, originating from a harvest festival and evolving into a time for family gatherings and a feast featuring turkey, stuffing, and pumpkin pie.
While both holidays share the general theme of gratitude and feasting, they each have unique customs and meanings specific to their respective cultures.
