Celebrations
Celebrations are an incredibly important part of
religious, public, and family life. They bring people
together, give people something to look forward to,
and generally encourage joy and high spirits.
TELL ME MORE...Chinese calendar In the Chinese
calendar, each year is named after one
of the 12 animals of the Chinese
zodiac: rat, ox,
tiger, rabbit,
dragon, snake,
horse, goat,
monkey, rooster,
dog, or pig.OWhere India, and celebrated by Hindus all
over the world.
OWhen Within the months of Asvina and
Kartika (October/November).
OWhat happens Diwali is the Festival of
Lights. People light small lamps (diyas) and put
them around their houses and gardens. They
give each other gifts of candies and let
off fireworks.
OWhat it’s celebrating Diwali celebrates
the return of Lord Ram from exile and his
crowning as king. According to legend people
lit lamps to light his way in the darkness. The
Diwali lights also represent the “inner light”
within people, their true essence or soul.OWhere Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
OWhen Carnival goes on for four nights in
February, just before the beginning of Lent.
OWhat happens Everyone takes to the
streets in carnival clothes, they dance or ride
on huge floats. The highlights of the carnival
are a competition between samba schools
and parading in amazing costumes in the
sambadrome.
OWhat it’s celebrating Pre-Lent funOFamily is an important part of human life,
and families all over the world get together
to celebrate events such as new babies,
birthdays, or weddings.CULTURE
CHINESE NEW YEAROWhere China and Chinese
communities across the world.
OWhen It begins with the new
moon on the first day of the new
year, which falls in January-February,
and ends on the full Moon
15 days later.
OWhat happens Everyone
hangs lanterns in their windows and
dragon dances are performed in the
streets. Families celebrate with a
special meal and honor their
ancestors. Red clothes are worn,
which represent happiness.
OWhat it’s celebrating New
beginnings and the sowing of
new crops.DIWALI RIO CARNIVALFAMILY CELEBRATIONSOLent is a
Christian festival
that lasts 40 days
and 40 nights and
leads up to Easter.
Traditionally, it is
a time for fasting
and praying as Christians remember the
40 days Jesus spent in the wilderness.LENT(c) 2012 Dorling Kindersley. All Rights Reserved.(c) 2012 Dorling Kindersley. All Rights Reserved.