Holidays and celebrations

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  1. 3. A holiday celebrated on December 25th to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ, often marked by gift-giving, decorations, and family gatherings.
  2. 5. New Year The traditional Chinese holiday that marks the beginning of the lunar calendar, celebrated with dragon dances, lantern festivals, and family gatherings.
  3. 8. Year The holiday marking the start of the new year on January 1st, celebrated with parties, fireworks, and making resolutions for the upcoming year.
  4. 9. A Hindu festival of lights, celebrated in India and other countries, symbolizing the victory of light over darkness, typically accompanied by fireworks and the lighting of oil lamps.
  5. 11. A holiday celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November in the United States, dedicated to giving thanks for the blessings and abundance of the year, often celebrated with a special meal.
  6. 12. A holiday celebrated on October 31st, where people dress up in costumes, go trick-or-treating, and decorate their homes with spooky themes.
  7. 15. A ceremony or event marking the completion of a course of study, typically at the end of school or college, often celebrated with speeches, awards, and caps and gowns.
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  1. 1. A festive season celebrated in many countries, characterized by parades, costumes, music, and dancing, often leading up to Lent.
  2. 2. Day A holiday celebrated on February 14th, known for expressing love and affection to others, often through the exchange of cards, chocolates, and gifts.
  3. 4. Day A national holiday celebrated to mark the independence and freedom of a country, often observed with parades, fireworks, and patriotic events.
  4. 6. al-Fitr A Muslim holiday marking the end of Ramadan, a month of fasting, celebrated with prayers, feasts, and the giving of gifts to family and friends.
  5. 7. A Jewish holiday, also known as the Festival of Lights, commemorating the miracle of the oil in the temple, typically celebrated with the lighting of the menorah and the exchange of gifts.
  6. 10. A Christian holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ, usually celebrated with church services, egg hunts, and the exchange of chocolate eggs.
  7. 13. Day A holiday dedicated to honoring the achievements and contributions of workers, often celebrated with parades, picnics, and various outdoor activities.
  8. 14. Patrick's Day A holiday celebrated on March 17th to honor Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, known for its parades, wearing green, and festive celebrations.