Holidays Around The World
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4. Chinese New Year
Although this holiday may have Chinese in the name, the Chinese New Year is celebrated all across Asia and other Asian populations around the world. Their festivities are so charming that plenty of other people who don’t have any heritage join in on the fun, too. The Chinese New Year doesn’t have a set date since it follows the lunar calendar, but the celebrations usually take place in late January up until mid-February. On top of ringing in a new year, this holiday also showcases the Chinese Zodiac signs. Each year is represented by a different animal. 2019 is the year of the pig, which is a symbol of wealth and good fortune. There are many different ways people celebrate the Chinese New Year. One of the most common traditions is to set off firecrackers. Red is viewed as a lucky color, so you can see tons of red decorations and red Chinese New Year cards . In busy streets, you’ll see parades with lots of stunning displays and fun characters. This holiday is one of the most important celebrations in Asia, which means lots of people travel to enjoy a relaxing vacation or visit with loved ones. Since China is so populated, some travel experts believe that the Chinese New Year is the busiest travel date in the world. You can’t have a proper party without food. Traditional Chinese New Year foods have significant meanings that can influence the upcoming year. Dumplings and spring rolls are served to improve wealth, noodles can increase longevity, and sweet rice balls strengthen family bonds. 5. Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr Although Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr are technically two separate holidays, you can’t have one without the other. In Islamic cultures, Ramadan is known as a month of fasting and Eid al-Fitr is the festival of breaking the fast. These holidays help Muslims connect with their religion and their loved ones. Ramadan begins during the ninth month of the Muslim calendar at the start of the new moon. Eid al-Fitr cannot start until the new moon of the following month, which signifies that a whole month of fasting has been completed. Ramadan typically falls in early May and Eid al-Fitr follows in early June. Ramadan is observed by fasting when the sun begins to rise until sunset. This means that people have a short amount of time to eat. Although the practice is strenuous, fasting is one of the five pillars of Islam. Muslims believe that fasting is a way to atone for sins and deepen their connection to Allah. If people have the strength to abstain from food, it gives 5 them the confidence that they can abstain from any harmful temptations in the future. Although children aren’t required to fast, many young and old Muslims alike are excited for Ramadan because it’s a special holy month. In order to celebrate their hard work, Muslims break their fast during the Eid al- Fitr festival, which lasts for three days after Ramadan. During Eid al-Fitr, Muslims visit loved ones, exchange cards and gifts, feast, and pray in public spaces together. Typical Eid al-Fitr dishes include Maamoul (stuffed shortbread cookies), sheer khurma (date milk), and doro wat (curry stew). Download 253.31 Kb. Do'stlaringiz bilan baham: |
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