Does australia celebrate thanksgiving?

The then Prime Minister, Mr John Howard, gave it his full support with a statement encouraging all Australians to celebrate the Day. ... Every dream or vision needs a vision carrier, and for the National Day of Thanksgiving that vision carrier is the Australian Prayer Network. read more

Australians don't celebrate Thanksgiving in the same sense as Americans. They have a national day of Thanks, in which you thank others and God for that which you are, well, thankful for. However, Australia is a country founded to house convicts. read more

Thanksgiving is only celebrated in Australia by expatriate Americans. Thanksgiving has no place in Australian culture. There is no traditional meal or traditional accompaniments in Australia. If you are from USA and wish to celebrate, do so with your traditions as there is no Australian equivalent. Corn bread and grits are unknown to most Australians. read more

Thanksgiving Day Celebration in Australia. Apple and grape harvest festival is celebrated in the month of March in the granite belt. The festival is celebrated for 3-4 days. Various cultural and fun events are organised everyday to mark the occasion. read more