Holidays Around The World
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6. Easter
Easter is a day where Christians honor Jesus’ resurrection, which happened three days after his crucifixion according to the New Testament. Since there are different branches of Christianity, Easter can fall on any Sunday between March 22 nd and May 8 th depending on which calendar you follow. In both western and eastern Christianity, Easter is the conclusion of Lent, which is a 40-day fast. Although the origin of Easter is based on religion, it has become more secular in modern times, similar to Christmas. While Santa Claus is the face of Christmas, Easter is represented by a character known as the Easter Bunny. Parents with young children traditionally leave an Easter gift basket and claim that their house was visited by the Easter Bunny. Other fun traditions include dyeing Easter eggs, going on an Easter egg hunt, and exchanging Easter cards with tasty treats. Peeps and chocolate bunnies have become the most iconic Easter sweets in western cultures. An Easter feast is also expected on this holy day. Many families across the world serve lamb in reference to Jesus being called the lamb of God. Other popular roasts include ham, turkey, and chicken. Although there are a lot of fun activities that happen on Easter, religious families make time to visit church and pray. Since Jesus’ resurrection was a miracle, Easter is perhaps the most special Christian holiday of the year. 7. Valentine’s Day Although we recognize Valentine’s Day as a holiday for lovers, the history of Valentine’s Day is much darker. Experts who have studied past centuries have noted that there were several saints named Valentine who could be responsible for the holiday’s title. However, these saints were neither romantic nor had happy life stories. In ancient Rome, Christians were persecuted often and the violence could go as far as getting beheaded. Despite all of these saints’ tragic endings, it wasn’t until the 14 th century when honoring St. Valentinus became romanticized. Chaucer, who was a poet famous for his many contributions to literature, made a connection between the holiday and birds mating. 6 After this observation became widespread, other notable figures like Shakespeare began associating the St. Valentinus feast with love. Letters of adoration were written, romantic gestures were planned, and February became known as the month of mating. Fast forward to modern times and you’ll notice that Valentine’s Day has become quite an extravagant holiday. Common Valentine’s Day traditions around the world include giving partners sweet Valentine’s Day cards , chocolates in heart-shaped boxes, jewelry, and cute stuffed animals. Romantic dates are also expected on this day. Some restaurants are so popular that people have to make reservations for Valentine’s Day months in advance! Have you been shot by Cupid’s arrow? Whether you love or hate the commercialization of Valentine’s Day, this holiday is still the perfect time to remind your partner how much you care. If you’re single, that shouldn’t stop you from having fun with your friends thanks to popular Valentine’s Day spoofs like Galentine’s Day. Download 253.31 Kb. Do'stlaringiz bilan baham: |
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