Turkey Day draws near in Animal Crossing! Thanksgiving is a time to be thankful for all life’s bounties, including family, friends, and most importantly, food. Said holiday also appears in the Animal Crossing series, albeit as Turkey Day. Similar to its real-world counterpart, this festive celebration revolves around cooking. The skittish head chef Franklin will need your help in crafting delicious dishes. Follow this guide for what you need to sink your teeth into Turkey Day. Unlike other major events, such as Halloween, Turkey Day has had a rather erratic history in the Animal Crossing series. The holiday first appeared in the international release of Animal Crossing for the GameCube. The event was originally called the Harvest Festival; rather intriguingly, the Harvest Festival was not present in Doubutsu no Mori or Doubutsu no Mori+ . This means the celebration was initially exclusive to Western audiences, until the release of Doubutsu no Mori e+ in 2003. Since its debut, the Harvest Festival/Turkey Day