As a long-time expat in Brussels (nearly 25 years!), I systematically forget about ‘America-only’ holidays like Presidents’ Day, Columbus Day etc – EXCEPT for the last Thursday in November which is American Thanksgiving, otherwise known as Turkey-day, and forever ingrained in my memories of childhood growing up in California. As the name implies, the theme of the Thanksgiving holiday generally revolves around coming together and giving thanks, with the centerpiece of most celebrations being a...