The harvest festival primarily celebrated in the United States and Canada is Thanksgiving, which marks the time for gathering crops and expressing gratitude for the year's yield. This festival is synonymous with communal feasting, where families and friends come together to share a meal that typically includes turkey, stuffing, and seasonal vegetables. Thanksgiving emphasizes themes of gratitude, community, and the importance of agricultural abundance. Celebrations often include various activities like parades, religious ceremonies, and volunteer work for those in need.