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- 2. In Japan, this is the second most important holiday of the year following New Year's Day.
- 4. Christian holiday celebrated by people going to church, giving gifts, and sharing the day with their families.
- 7. For 8 days each November and December, Jews light a special candle holder called a menorah. They do it to remember an ancient miracle in which one day's worth of oil burned for 8 days in their temple.
- 9. December 26th. Originated in the United Kingdom during the Middles Ages. Now a public holiday in United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
- 10. Observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community. Occurs during the ninth month of the Islamic calendar.
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- 1. Thailand's most famous festival. An important event on the Buddhist calendar, this water festival marks the beginning of the traditional Thai New Year.
- 2. Japanese people keep the memory of their ancestors alive with a festival held during the summer.
- 3. On Nov. 1st - called Dia de los Muertos - Mexicans remember their loved ones who have died by visiting them and having a meal right in their graveyard.
- 5. To celebrate the return of spring, children in England dance around tall poles decorated with ribbons. Their dancing wraps the ribbons tightly around the poles.
- 6. Jewish Holiday.
- 8. Means "first fruits". Holiday celebrates ideals such as family life and unity.