Chinese festival

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  1. 3. Celebrated on the 15th day of the first lunar month with glowing decorations and riddles.
  2. 4. A holiday featuring boat races and sticky rice dumplings to honor the poet Qu Yuan.
  3. 7. Loud explosives used during Chinese festivals to scare away evil spirits.
  4. 11. A celebration of the full moon and family reunion, often marked by eating mooncakes.
  5. 13. A Christian holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus, often involving eggs and bunnies.
  6. 15. A ritual of cleaning graves and paying respect during the Qingming Festival.
  7. 16. A round pastry filled with sweet paste, symbolizing reunion during the Mid-Autumn Festival.
  8. 17. Eve The night before Christmas Day, often marked by family gatherings and festive meals.
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  1. 1. A day for visiting graves and honoring ancestors by cleaning tombs and offering food.
  2. 2. Boat Racing A traditional water sport held during the Dragon Boat Festival.
  3. 5. A Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, often associated with gift-giving.
  4. 6. Gifts of money given in red packets during Chinese New Year and other celebrations.
  5. 8. Mountains A traditional activity during the Double Ninth Festival.
  6. 9. The most important traditional festival in China, marking the start of the lunar calendar.
  7. 10. food eaten during Chinese New Year, symbolizing wealth.
  8. 12. A day to respect the elderly, often involving hiking and enjoying chrysanthemum flowers.
  9. 14. A North American holiday expressing gratitude, traditionally celebrated with a turkey dinner.