Holiday Customs

Christmas is a Christian holiday commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, often celebrated with gift-giving, decorated trees, and singing carols.

Carnival is a festival celebrated in many countries, particularly in Brazil, known for its colorful parades, samba dancing, and elaborate costumes.

Matzah is a traditional unleavened bread eaten during Passover, symbolizing the haste with which the Israelites left Egypt.

Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is a Hindu holiday celebrated with the lighting of diyas, the exchange of gifts, and the worship of Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth.

Roast turkey with stuffing, mashed potatoes, and cranberry sauce is the traditional Thanksgiving meal in the United States.

Christmas is often associated with building snowmen, sledding, and the exchange of gifts.

Pan de muerto is a traditional sweet bread eaten during Dia de los Muertos, often decorated with sugar skulls and bones.

The Dragon Boat Festival is celebrated with the lighting of lanterns, dragon boat races, and the eating of zongzi, a traditional rice dumpling.

Hot dogs and hamburgers are traditional foods eaten during the Fourth of July in the United States.

Chinese New Year is celebrated with the giving of red envelopes, lion dances, and the eating of dumplings.

Gujiya is a traditional sweet dumpling filled with khoya (a milk solid) and nuts, eaten during the Indian holiday of Holi.

Bonfire Night, also known as Guy Fawkes Night, is celebrated with the lighting of bonfires, the jumping of fires, and the eating of marshmallows.

Ehomaki is a traditional sushi roll eaten during the Japanese holiday of Setsubun, symbolizing good luck and prosperity.