Cultural Differences in Holidays and Festivals

The Day of the Dead is a Mexican holiday that celebrates the lives of deceased loved ones.

Chinese New Year is the most important holiday in China and is celebrated with family gatherings, feasts, and fireworks.

St. Patrick's Day is celebrated with a large parade in New York City every year.

Hanukkah is the Jewish holiday of lights and is celebrated with the lighting of a menorah.

Holi is the Indian holiday of colors and is celebrated with a large bonfire.

Eid al-Adha is the Muslim holiday of sacrifice and is celebrated with the slaughtering of an animal.

The Mid-Autumn Festival is celebrated with a large lantern festival in China.

Christmas is the Christian holiday that celebrates the birth of Jesus.

Carnival is celebrated with a large parade in Rio de Janeiro every year.

Dussehra is the Hindu holiday that celebrates the victory of good over evil.

Songkran is the Thai New Year and is celebrated with a large water festival.

Vesak is the Buddhist holiday that celebrates the birth of Buddha.

Obon is the Japanese holiday of the dead and is celebrated with a large lantern festival.

Guru Nanak Jayanti is the Sikh holiday that celebrates the birth of Guru Nanak.

Trooping the Colour is a British military parade that is held every year to celebrate the monarch's birthday.