Fall fairs , another tradition in North America, began in Europe as trading meets held in the days after harvest. Editor of Ladies Magazine and Godey's Lady's Book, she began to agitate for such a day in 1827 by printing articles in the magazines. She also published stories and recipes, and wrote scores of letters to governors, senators and presidents. In Japan, Autumn Equinox Day is a national holiday marking the change of seasons and paying respects to the dead. Buddists celebrate equality on the equinox, the time of the year when day and night are of equal length.
Moon cakes are the traditional food of harvest and thanksgiving festivals held in Korea.
The first Thanksgiving service known to be held by Europeans in North America was in Newfoundland on May 27, 1578. It was made into a doll. Corn dolls were drenched with water representing rain or burned to represent the death of the grain spirit. At other times they were kept until the following spring. The Polish Feast of Greenery involves bringing bouquets and foods for blessing by a priest, then using them for medicine or keeping them until the following years harvest.