28 Questions Non-Americans Ask Americans About Faith

Gobble gobble, people! It’s Thanksgiving, our uniquely American holiday that confuses non-Americans*.

* Except for Canadians.

Let’s take a look at some of the questions people have asked throughout the years about our sacred American tradition:

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Tweet asking if Americans receive gifts at Thanksgiving and Christmasviq"/>

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Tweet to ask if Americans go home for both Thanksgiving and Christmas, calling themselves a "bogus holiday schedule."kdm"/>

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Tweet asking if Americans focus on mac and cheese during Thanksgiving, noting that 4 out of 5 podcasts discussed the enjoyment of the dish.har"/>

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Tweet questions about why Americans have big Thanksgiving feasts when they're always sad; he sees it as stupidjxb"/>

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A tweet questions the use of a foil tray for serving food on Thanksgiving, making a humorous reference to the American choice.maw"/>

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Tweet by Cooking with Passion Podcast questions if Americans leave the Friday after Thanksgiving, or if it's just a day offirk"/>

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Tweet Mathilda questions how Americans manage to celebrate Thanksgiving and Christmasbjw"/>

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Tweet asking why Americans only eat mashed potatoes on Thanksgivinglid"/>

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The tweet asks if Americans celebrate Thanksgiving with their Christmas tree up, followed by a thoughtful emojipbw"/>

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Tweet questions why Americans cook potatoes and marshmallows for Thanksgiving, calling it disgustingbdy"/>

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A baking dish with sweet potato casserole topped with roasted marshmallows, surrounded by small pumpkins, cinnamon sticks, and a bowl of brown sugar.igt"/>

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The tweet asks why Americans celebrate Thanksgiving on Thursdayane"/>

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Tweet questions why Americans have Thanksgiving shows, encouraging Canadians not to do anything special on the holidayzhi"/>

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Giant turkey balloon parade floats with people walking alongside, city buildings in the background, part of the holiday scene.uhx"/>

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Tweet by user George: "Are Americans religious or something else?"kij"/>

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Tweet asks if Americans discuss politics and family at Thanksgivingcwz"/>

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A group of people eating together around a dining table, talking to each othermsg"/>

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Tweet from user @butterflierer asking what Americans do during Thanksgiving without eatingcea"/>

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Tweet by user: "Why do Americans eat Thanksgiving dinner for lunch? ridiculous"ibv"/>

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Tweet asking what Americans eat for Christmas if they have turkey for Thanksgivingtpa"/>

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Tweet to ask if Americans eat vegetarian on Thanksgiving or if everything served is beigednb"/>

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A beautiful Thanksgiving spread with roast turkey, various dishes, and pie on a wooden table.nqy"/>

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Tweet asking if Thanksgiving includes gifts and calling out Black Friday "peak capitalism."hcf"/>

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Tweet asking if Americans only see and talk with family during Thanksgiving, ending with a thinking face emojiqyk"/>

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Tweet by Sally asking what Americans eat for breakfast on Thanksgiving and when it's time for a big mealiso"/>

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The tweet asks why Americans treat Thanksgiving as an international holidaycmh"/>

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Tweet by James asking why Americans use trays and paper thank you cardsozi"/>

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Setting the outdoor table with food paper, including green beans, beans, bread, and paper napkins tied with twine. A garland of leaves adorns the tablewjk"/>

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A tweet with a pickle asks if Americans get too many days off from Thanksgivingpmo"/>

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28.And finally:

The tweet asks why Americans dedicate a specific day to Thanksgiving instead of having Thanksgiving all the timekzn"/>

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A man in a suit talking on a mobile phone and holding a roast chicken in one hand looking surprisedcvx"/>

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