Thanksgiving far from Home: How Americans abroad celebrate

NPR | By Barry Gordemer

Published November 7, 2025 at 12:43 PM EST

A traditional Thanksgiving dinner can be hard to come by when you're overseas. How do Americans living abroad celebrate when they're far, far from home?

Are you an American celebrating Thanksgiving abroad?

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