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- 2. A Hindu spring festival, also known as the Festival of Colors, celebrated with the throwing of colorful powders and water.
- 6. A holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ on December 25th, marked by gift-giving, lights, and festive decorations.
- 9. A Mexican holiday honoring deceased loved ones, featuring colorful altars, decorated skulls, and special foods.
- 10. A festival celebrating the summer solstice, featuring bonfires, feasts, and various customs related to the longest day of the year.
- 11. A celebration of the blooming cherry trees in spring, particularly in Korea and Japan, marked by picnics and flower viewing parties.
- 14. A winter event, particularly in colder climates like China or Canada, featuring ice sculptures, winter sports, and snowy activities.
- 15. An annual Italian event featuring elaborate masks, costumes, and celebrations, held in the historic city of Venice.
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- 1. The Hindu festival of lights, symbolizing the victory of light over darkness, with various colorful and bright decorations.
- 3. A celebration of the new year in Asian cultures, marked by dragon dances, family gatherings, and various rituals or traditions.
- 4. A lively outdoor celebration with music, dancing, and colorful costumes, often held before the Christian season of Lent.
- 5. An American and Canadian holiday spent with family, expressing gratitude and sharing a festive meal, often featuring turkey.
- 7. An eight-day Jewish festival, usually in December, celebrating the miracle of the oil lamp, with the lighting of the menorah.
- 8. A spooky holiday observed on October 31st, involving costumes, trick-or-treating, and decorations like jack-o'-lanterns.
- 12. A German festival held in late September and early October, focused on celebrating beer, food, and traditional music.
- 13. A Christian holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ, often involving egg hunts, bunnies, and springtime activities.