Thanksgiving far from Home: How Americans abroad celebrate

By Barry Gordemer

Published November 7, 2025 at 11:50 AM 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?

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