World Holidays

World Holidays

Introduction People all over the world celebrate holidays that are full of traditions. Traditions are the special ways people do something. People celebrate holidays by preparing and eating food, playing games, singing songs, and telling stories.

Chinese New Year Many people celebrate Chinese New Year. People celebrate the arrival of spring and wish for good luck. They put good luck sayings in their homes and watch a colorful Lion Dance. It uses loud noises to chase away bad luck. People also give gifts to others.

Christmas Christmas can be celebrated at different times, but many people celebrate on December 25. Christmas usually lasts only a day, but the celebration may last longer. Many people place a tree in their homes. They decorate the tree with colorful lights. People sing songs and give gifts to family and friends. They also share toys, clothes, and food with others who need them.

Hanukkah Other people celebrate Hanukkah. Hanukkah lasts eight nights. People light a candle each night in a holder called a menorah. During Hanukkah, people sing songs and eat with family and friends. They get small gifts and money to share with others. People also play a game with a top called a dreidel.

Holi Some people celebrate Holi. During Holi, people celebrate the end of winter and the arrival of spring. People sing and dance. They decorate with lots of colors and wear colorful clothes. They even spray family and friends with colorful powders and water. It is a time of joy and fun.