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Thanksgiving is a harvest festival that is celebrated in the United States on the fourth Thursday of November, every year. Roasted turkey and other traditional dishes are prepared for the feast.On Duruthu Perahera, thousands of people visit the sacred Kelaniya Temple in Colombo to celebrate Lord Buddha%u2019s first visit to Sri Lanka. It is marked by colourful processions with elephants, dancers and drummers.Mardi Gras is celebrated in Brazil, France and USA. This festival is marked by its colourful parades, carnivals and feasts. Maypole is celebrated in Europe. To celebrate May Day, a tall wooden pole is erected and decorated with ribbons, leaves and flowers. People traditionally feast and dance around the pole.Festivals are a way to celebrate glorious culture and traditions. Let us read about some festivals celebrated around the world.46