Historical Festivals and Their Traditions

Dussehra is a Hindu festival that celebrates the victory of Lord Rama over the demon king Ravana.

The Chinese New Year is a time for families to come together and celebrate. Some of the main traditions include giving red envelopes, eating dumplings, and watching lion dances.

Brazil's Independence Day is celebrated on September 7th and commemorates the country's independence from Portugal in 1822.

Passover is a Jewish holiday that commemorates the Exodus of the Israelites from Egypt. Some of the main traditions include eating matzo, drinking wine, and telling the story of the Exodus.

Dia de los Muertos is a Mexican holiday that honors the dead. Some of the main traditions include building altars, offering food and drinks to the dead, and visiting cemeteries.

Eid al-Fitr is a Muslim holiday that marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan. Some of the main traditions include giving gifts, eating sweets, and praying in the mosque.

Independence Day is a United States federal holiday commemorating the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.

Diwali is a Hindu festival that celebrates the victory of good over evil. Some of the main traditions include lighting diyas, eating sweets, and exchanging gifts.

Hanami is a Japanese festival that celebrates the cherry blossom season. Some of the main traditions include having picnics under the cherry blossom trees and viewing the cherry blossoms in full bloom.

Christmas is a Christian holiday that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. Some of the main traditions include giving gifts, decorating a Christmas tree, and singing Christmas carols.

Loy Krathong is a Thai festival that celebrates the end of the Buddhist Lent. Some of the main traditions include making and floating krathongs (small boats made of banana leaves) on rivers and lakes.

Hanukkah is a Jewish holiday that celebrates the victory of the Maccabees over the Seleucid Greeks. Some of the main traditions include lighting the menorah, eating latkes, and playing dreidel.

Pongal is a Hindu festival that celebrates the harvest season. Some of the main traditions include cooking pongal (a dish made of rice and lentils), decorating homes with mango leaves, and exchanging gifts.

Qingming Festival is a Chinese holiday that honors the dead. Some of the main traditions include visiting ancestors' graves, eating Qingming cakes, and flying kites.

Revolution Day is a Mexican holiday that commemorates the anniversary of the Mexican Revolution, which began on November 20, 1910.