Interesting holiday activities around the world эссе

All of us love holidays and most of us are used to celebrating Christmas, Thanksgiving Day, Easter, New Year and other traditional holidays. However, there are many celebrations which we have never heard of and which are unusual for us.

For example, in Thailand, there is Lopburi Monkey Buffet. This holiday is celebrated on the last weekend of November and yes, there are monkeys there! Every year residents of Lopburi bring food to this festival to treat primates with various delicious snacks. This is not just an unusual party, but the way villagers deal with monkeys who have always been greedy for food and have stolen some treats from people.

But not only monkeys have their own party. Groundhog is a symbol of an Australian holiday with a bizarre name, Bonza Bottler Day. This holiday is celebrated every month and the day usually coincides with the number of a month (March, 3; June,6…). Strange? Yes, but it is still a holiday and a regular one, too. The name of the celebration means “something excellent” and people should throw a party on this day.

Japanese people are the champions of a strange thing, so their holidays are not an exception. Hadaka Matsuri is celebrated on the third Saturday of February and it is a festival of naked men! No, these men are not nudists, they just believe in the power of traditions. This holiday is celebrated on the coldest day of the year and men wear no clothes in order to show their bravery and be on a roll for the whole year.

Перевод:

Все мы любим праздники, и большинство из нас привыкло отмечать Рождество, День благодарения, Пасху, Новый год и прочие традиционные торжества. Однако существует множество праздников, о которых мы даже не слышали и которые необычны для нас.

Например, в деревне Лопбури в Тайланде в последние выходные ноября проводится «Обезьяний буфет» и да, там действительно присутствуют обезьяны! Каждый год жители Лопбури приносят еду на праздник, дабы угостить приматов различными вкусными закусками. Это не просто странная вечеринка, но способ сотрудничества жителей деревни с этими зверьками, вечно жадными до еды, которые воруют угощения у людей.

Не только у обезьян есть собственная вечеринка. Сурок – символ австралийского праздника со странным названием Bonza Bottler Day. Этот праздник отмечают каждый месяц, а день обычно совпадает с номером месяца (3 марта, 6 июня и т.д.). Странно? Да, но это все же праздник, причем регулярный! Название его означает «что-то великолепное», а людям рекомендуется закатывать вечеринки в этот день.

Японцы – настоящие чемпионы по странностям, вот и их праздники не стали исключением. Hadaka Matsuri отмечается в третью субботу февраля, и этот праздник – фестиваль голых мужчин! Нет, эти мужчины вовсе не нудисты, они просто верят в силу традиций. Этот фестиваль проходит в самый холодный день года, а мужчины приходят без одежды, чтобы показать свою смелость и поймать за хвост удачу на весь будущий год.

Фразы:

Treat – угощать

Greedy for food – жадный до еды

Groundhog – сурок

Bizarre – странный

Coincide with – совпадать c

Throw a party – устроить вечеринку

Exception – исключение

Be on a roll – оказаться на волне удачи, поймать удачу за хвост

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Читать полностью >>> I Love Travelling Я люблю путешествовать Millions of people throughout the world spend their holidays travelling and I’m no exception. Travelling is my passion. Luckily, my parents are of the same opinion. So, each time we have a holiday, we try to go somewhere new. It can be either a new city, or a new country. Миллионы людей во всем мире проводят отпуск, путешествуя, и я не исключение. Путешествия – это моя страсть. К счастью, мои родители того же мнения. Поэтому, каждый раз, когда наступает отпуск, мы стараемся посетить какое-нибудь новое место. Это может быть либо новый город, либо новая страна. Читать полностью >>> Travelling By Sea Путешествие по морю There are numerous means of travelling, but many people choose to travel by sea. I’m sure they have a number of reasons for that. First of all, it is a pleasant feeling to be in boundless expanse of the sea or ocean. Secondly, travelling by sea is comfortable and speedy. Существует много способов путешествия, но многие люди предпочитают путешествовать по морю. Я уверена, что у них есть на это ряд причин. Прежде всего, приятно плыть по бескрайним просторам моря или океана. Во-вторых, путешествие по морю удобно и быстро. Читать полностью >>> Cruise Морское путешествие A year ago, I had an opportunity to take a short cruise with my parents. It was just my second trip abroad. The first time I flew to Turkey with my mother. By the way, there was also a boat trip, but I can’t call it a cruise. Год назад, я с родителями смогла совершить небольшое морское путешествие. Это был всего лишь мой второй выезд за границу. Первый раз я летала в Турцию с мамой. Там, кстати, тоже была морская прогулка, но назвать её морским путешествием, думаю, нельзя. Читать полностью >>> Travelling By Car Путешествие на машине Travelling is one of the most pleasant pastimes for me. I love seeing new places, meeting new people and learning about other cultures. 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Вы можете путешествовать по своей стране или заграницу, в любом случае вы получите массу впечатлений. Это не только весело, но еще и полезно. Лично я предпочитаю путешествовать заграницу, потому что я люблю встречать людей из других стран, изучать их культуру. Читать полностью >>> I Want to Travel Я хочу путешествовать There are over two hundred and fifty countries on our planet, and it is unlikely that there is at least one person, who managed to visit each of them. На нашей планете насчитывается более двухсот пятидесяти стран, и вряд ли существует хоть один человек, который успел посетить каждую из них. Читать полностью >>> We Like Traveling Мы любим путешествовать My family likes traveling. Dad has already been to almost 50 countries, my mother has several countries less, and I have only 8. I’m not discouraged, my time is still ahead, I will have enough time to catch up and overtake my parents. The last country we visited was China. Наша семья очень любит путешествовать. 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It’s not a secret that we have the longest holiday season at this time of the year. Меня зовут Юля и мне четырнадцать лет. Лето мой любимый сезон, так как оно изобилует активной деятельностью и увлекательными приключениями. Не секрет, что самый длинный курортный сезон бывает в это время года. Читать полностью >>> Where I Went This Summer? Куда я ездила летом? My name is Anita and I’m 14 years old. I’m a high school student now at the school number 125. I live in Yekaterinburg with my parents and my younger brother. My grandparents live far from us. It takes an hour and a half to reach them by car. Our city is large and beautiful. I like living there. However during the holidays we often travel. Меня зовут Анита и мне 14 лет. В настоящее время учусь в старших классах школы № 125. Я живу в Екатеринбурге со своими родителями и младшим братом. Мои бабушка и дедушка живут далеко от нас. Для того чтобы добраться до них на машине нужно ехать полтора часа. Наш город большой и красивый. Мне нравится жить в нем. Однако во время каникул мы часто путешествуем. Читать полностью >>> Seaside Vacation Каникулы на морском побережье Last year in June when summer vacation just started, my parents and I went to Cypress. My father got lucky and bought last-minute tickets. We were going to stay at the seaside for 10 days, that was the best start of my summer vacation! В прошлом году, в июне, как только начались летние каникулы, я с родителями отправился на остров Кипр. Моему папе повезло, и он смог купить горящую путёвку. Целых десять дней нам предстояло прожить на морском побережье, отличное начало каникул! Читать полностью >>> Seaside Vacation Каникулы на море Summer vacation is the best time for every schoolchild. It’s so great if you can spend it at the sea! Warm sun, salty water, hot sand and, of course, a lot of fun activities, nothing can beat that! Летние каникулы — это самая долгожданная пора в жизни каждого школьника. 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Возможно, эта мечта появилась тогда, когда я играл в компьютерные игры, где часто действие происходит в американских городах. Читать полностью >>> I want To Visit Italy Я хочу посетить Италию My name is Alina and I really want to visit Italy. It all started in 6th grade, when I watched some programs of a famous blogger about Italy. I liked what I had seen so much that I began to look for additional information about this country and even learnt a little Italian. Меня зовут Алина и я очень хочу посетить Италию. Всё началось в 6 классе, когда я посмотрела несколько передач известного блогера об Италии. Мне так понравилось увиденное, что я начала искать различную информацию об этой стране и даже немного учить итальянский язык. Читать полностью >>> I Want To Visit France Я хочу посетить Францию I have been looking forward to visiting France for a long time, because I fell in love with it when I was 10 years old. 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Сейчас я могу сказать, что у меня есть своё чёткое видение города моей мечты. В первую очередь, он должен быть расположен в южной части нашей планеты и иметь отличные погодные условия круглый год. Читать полностью >>> The City I Want To Visit Город, который я хочу посетить There are many wonderful cities in the world that I’d like to see. However, my long time dream is to visit the British capital. In my opinion, London is one of the most diverse and interesting cities on our planet. I have a to-do list for this place, which consists of six important points. В мире множество замечательных городов, которые я хотел бы осмотреть. Однако моя давняя мечта посетить британскую столицу. На мой взгляд, Лондон один из самых многоликих и интересных городов на нашей планете. Для этого места я приготовил список дел, состоящий из шести важных пунктов. Читать полностью >>> At The Airport В аэропорту Travelling by plane is one of the easiest ways to see other countries. I love travelling and being at the airport. This place has a special atmosphere. For me the journey starts once I get there. Путешествия на самолете – один из самых лёгких способов увидеть другие страны. Я люблю путешествовать и бывать в аэропорту. В этом месте особая атмосфера. Для меня путешествие начинается, как только я туда попадаю. Читать полностью >>> Hotel Отель Now a lot of people like travelling, and I also like it. There are millions of places to go and see. Some people like staying with their friends when they travel, some rent a flat or a house, but most of people book a hotel. Сейчас многие люди любят путешествовать, и я тоже. Существуют миллионы мест, куда можно поехать и что-то посмотреть. Некоторые любят останавливаться у друзей во время путешествия, некоторые снимают квартиру или дом, но большинство людей бронируют отель. Читать полностью >>> Should You Visit Russia? Стоит ли посещать Россию? Should you visit Russia? I think every foreigner asks himself this question before they come to Russia. All these doubts are caused by some old negative stereotypes that all the Russians are unfriendly, inhospitable people with criminal mind and uncontrollable drinking habits and low culture. Стоит ли посещать Россию? Наверно, этот вопрос задает себе каждый иностранец перед своим первым визитом в нашу страну. Такие сомнения во многом могут быть вызваны устоявшимися негативными стереотипами, согласно которым русские — это недружелюбные и негостеприимные люди с криминальным мировоззрением, неконтролируемой склонностью к употреблению алкогольных напитков и низким уровнем культуры. Читать полностью >>> My Dream Моя мечта Every person has imagination, which can enter our thoughts. Thanks to that we can dream. At first, they are small and simple. For example, every kid’s dream is to have a candy or to get a small toy as a present. When people grow up, their priorities change so their dreams change with them. У каждого человека есть воображение, которое может проникать в мысли. Благодаря этому, у нас появляются мечты. Вначале они маленькие и простые. Например, мечта каждого ребенка получить конфетку или небольшую игрушку в подарок. Когда люди вырастают, их приоритеты меняются, и их мечты меняются вместе с ними. Читать полностью >>>

Festival of the Sun — Inti Raymi — in Peru

The festival of Inti Raymi is based on the ancient ceremonies of the Incas and other Indian peoples of the empire. The festival is held every year in Cusco during the winter solstice (June 24). The sun god Inti was considered the forefather of life and the patron saint of the Inca empire of Tahuantinsuyu. The entire peasant population worshipped him to get a good harvest for the coming year. This action was accompanied by sacrifices, dances, rituals, and fortune-telling. Today, the festival of Inti Raymi is no less impressive, with large-scale processions and ceremonies, watching the lighting of the sacred fire, and immersing yourself in the inexpressible atmosphere of the ancient festival.

Have you ever wondered about the strangest holidays? What are some weird holidays? Let’s take a close look!

1. National Spaghetti Day

We are starting to talk about strange and weird holidays in the world with one of the most delicious holidays! Every year, January 4th is celebrated as National Spaghetti Day. Pasta orders are increasing every year as pasta is now preferred as the main meal with its rich ingredients, and restaurants offer this taste with a variety of world cuisines. I think I can say with confidence that this is the proudest day of Italians!

2. National Hugging Day

What about the strange national holidays? I don’t think there can be another day like this that warms our hearts more! World hug day is an annual event dedicated to hugging and cuddling. National Hugging Day was allegedly celebrated for the first time on January 21, 1986, in Clio, Michigan, USA. The idea aims to encourage everyone to hug their family and friends more often. National Hugging Day is celebrated every year on January 21st.

3. World Nutella Day

We think everybody knows the legendary taste of Nutella! With this delicious taste, it is not surprising that it is the most preferred chocolate by children and families. There is, of course, a celebration day for this taste, which everyone speaks and eats with love. February 5 — World Nutella Day! People celebrate this day by sharing Nutella photos, recipes, and messages on social media.

4. World Compliment Day

On March 1st, everyone has to make compliments to each other! When we look at the essence, it is a very cute day. This can be to win the hearts of our loved ones, to make them happy, or just because we feel that way at that moment. A couple of sweet words is more than enough to make everyone happy. This is more of a cute holiday rather than one of the strangest holidays.

5. Super Mario Day

The unforgettable Nintendo character of the 1980s has millions of fans around the world. If you grew up in the 1980s or 1990s, I’m sure you know who Mario and his brother Luigi are. Mario and his brother are the most famous brothers in Nintendo and even world game history!

If you’re wondering why March 10 is Mario Day, today is not the day Mario was released for the first time. If we put the first three letters of March (March) «Mar» and 10 side by side, «MAR10» emerges, which can be read as Mario. There is only one super way to celebrate Mario Day, and that is to spend it by playing Mario!

6. World Party Day

The origins of World Party Day, which was first celebrated on April 3, 1996, are unknown. It is thought to have been uncovered by the community looking for a reason to party. Party Day continues to be celebrated by the whole world on April 3 every year to create a better world and desired future. The main goal of this day is to develop excuses to be happy and forget the pain of the world.

7. National Zipper Day

I can imagine the shock on your faces when you read this. I am sure if anyone talks about strange national holidays, this will come to your mind after reading this blog. In 1913, the day when Swedish-American engineer Gideon Sundback received a patent for today’s zipper, April 29 is commemorated as Zipper Day.

Although it is a very simple thing, a zipper makes our life so much easier. You can celebrate the day by thinking about similar objects, which are simple but make our lives a lot easier. A smile on your face every time you open and close your zipper is enough for your celebration.

8. Star Wars Day

It is the day that Star Wars fans unofficially announced a holiday to commemorate the Star Wars culture and movie. May 4 is considered Star Wars day (also known as Luke Skywalker Day) due to the pun on the pronouncing of the phenomenal «May the force be with you» line (May the fourth be with you). The date of May 4, when celebrations are held all over the world every year, is silent this year due to the coronavirus outbreak.

9. No Dirty Dishes Day

We can call it a kind of world dishwashing day. You can celebrate this day by washing the dishes or not using the dishes. I wish that a huge mountain of dishes will not wait for you on May 18!

10. National Hug Your Cat Day

It is the perfect day to give some warmth to your furry friends who always carry unconditional love with you. Hug Your Cat Day is celebrated with joy every June 4th. Cat owners are encouraged to hug their cats on this day. Even if you don’t have a cat, you can celebrate this day as a «Hug Someone Else’s Cat Day«.

11. Panic Day

The name itself tells you that we are going to talk about strange holidays. You can use anything under the sun as an excuse to panic. Because June 18 is celebrated as Panic Day every year. The purpose of Panic Day is to reduce and manage people’s stress, and it encourages us to find ways to do it. Take all your worries out and relax. It is a good coincidence that today is also Picnic Day. I guess there is no better way to relieve and relieve stress than having a picnic.

12. Hammock Day

Mid-July, sun, resting in a hammock… Nothing is relaxing like resting and relaxing in a hammock. July 22 is celebrated as Hammock Day every year. You can’t find a better way to celebrate this day, either! Find two sturdy, conveniently located trees or fulcrums, prepare yourself a comfortable hammock, and the rest is easy. Relax!

13. World Mosquito Day

20 August 1897 is the date that Sir Ronald Ross (1857-1932) showed that mosquitoes transmitted malaria from person to person. This date is celebrated all over the world as World Mosquito Day. The goal of the day is to live in a healthy and mosquito-free world. This is one of the strange holidays in the world to celebrate!

14. International Talk Like A Pirate Day

If someone asks you, «Do you know anything about strange and weird holidays?» you should mention this one first, it will shock them for sure! However, why not forget about all worldly concerns and become a cunning pirate for one day? This holiday originated in the USA and became the International Pirate Day, which is celebrated on September 19 in many European countries. Would you like to feel like the heroes of Treasure Island? In this case, get ready for reincarnation!

15. Global Handwashing Day

It is known that Global Handwashing Day, which is accepted to make handwashing a habit in terms of health, has been celebrated since 15 October 2008. How meaningful is it to celebrate this day this year, where our most important task is to wash our hands while combating COVID-19, isn’t it? 

16. Count Your Buttons Day

Button counting? This is not only one of the strange holidays in the world, but also so much fun! It is unclear what the unknown creators of this unofficial holiday intended to do. But Count Your Buttons Day is the annual fun feast celebrated on October 21st each year.

How can it be celebrated? Start a button collection. There are many different types of buttons, and some vintage buttons are priceless. Count all the buttons on your sewing kit. Why not celebrate the day by making sweet treats that look like buttons? Just imagine how difficult our lives would be if the button had not been invented!

17. National Forget-Me-Not Day

We all have people in our lives that we care about but are bad to be in contact with. Forget-Me-Not Day is an unofficial holiday that encourages people to try and reconnect over and over with people they can’t get in touch with. Forget-Me-Not Day is celebrated every year on November 10th, and it is good to know that its origins are closely connected with the soldiers who died for their country.

We all know about Christmas, New Year, and even Ugly Sweater Day. What about the strange holidays in December?

18. National Eat a Red Apple Day

December 1st is celebrated annually as an Eat a Red Apple Day. The meaning of the day is to celebrate one of the healthiest fruits nature has to offer. You can celebrate this day by making an apple pie, drinking lots of apple juice, or making apple cider vinegar at home, as you can grab an apple and eat it.

19. Pretend to Be a Time Traveler Day

Has anyone asked, «What are some weird holidays?» New Year’s Eve is not soon, but you already want to have fun? Then celebrate this strange but funny holiday. What to do on December 8th? Put on some armour and ask passers-by on the street: «What year is it?» Don’t forget to watch everyone’s favourite «Back to the Future» movie!

20. A’phabet Day or No «L» Day

Every year, December 25 is celebrated as A’phabet Day or No «L» Day. This day is designed to skip the «L» in all your correspondence and speech. The origins and purpose of this day are unknown. Avoid using «L» in everything you write and say today. Prohibit the use of any object that begins with the letter «L» in your home and workplace. This is really one of the strange holidays in December!

A holiday is a specific trip for the purpose of recreation or tourism. It is considered to be a day designated as having special significance for which individuals, a government, or a religious group have deemed that observance is warranted. It is generally an official (more common) or unofficial observance of religious, national, or cultural significance, often accompanied by celebrations or festivities.

Through the whole world and all the religions out there, there is at least one holiday that is very and widely celebrated. Some are religious, some are secular… The holiday everyone celebrates (but maybe not at the same time) is The New Year’s Eve, of course. Depending on the time zone, it comes to each country within a day, except for China, where it depends on the moon and comes in February. Other two, also big holidays are Christmas in the Christian world and Eid (Eid ul Fitar and Eid ul Adha) in the Muslim religion.

What Are Some of the Most Celebrated Holidays in the World?

There are many holidays throughout the world that are celebrated with great pomp and circumstance. Some of the most celebrated holidays include Christmas, New Year’s, Hanukkah, Easter, and Fourth of July. Each of these holidays has a different tradition and is celebrated in a different way. However, they all have one thing in common – people from all around celebrate them with family and friends.

There are much more holidays around the world, so let’s take a close look at top 10 most celebrated annual holidays out of them.

10 Most Celebrated Holidays You’ve Never Heard Of:

10. Spring Bank UK

Spring Bank Holiday in United Kingdom, also known as the late May bank holiday, is a time for people in the United Kingdom to have a day off work or school. It falls on the last Monday of May but it used to be on the Monday after Pentecost. For many people the spring bank holiday is a pleasant day off work or school. Some people choose to take a short trip or vacation. Others use the time to walk in the country, catch up with family and friends, visit garden centers or do home maintenance. However, in some parts of the United Kingdom, there are some customs associated with this day.

9. Basant

Vasanta or Basant is one of the six ritus (seasons) corresponding to spring. In Punjab India Vasant is celebrated as most auspicious festival than any other. People from all over India gathered here to feel the purity of this spring season. Vasant Panchami has its own joy and pleasure. Every year Kite Festival is celebrated in many states of India. This is cultural festival and commonly celebrated in India and Pakistan on same days.

8. Easter

Easter is a Christian festival and holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day after his crucifixion at Calvary as described in the New Testament. It is the culmination of the Passion of Christ, preceded by Lent, a forty-day period of fasting, prayer, and penance. The last week of Lent is called Holy Week, and it contains the days of the Easter Triduum, including Maundy Thursday, commemorating Maundy and the Last Supper, as well as Good Friday, commemorating the crucifixion and death of Jesus. Easter is followed by a fifty-day period called Eastertide or the Easter Season, ending with Pentecost Sunday.

7. Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year is the most important of the traditional Chinese holidays. In China, it is also known as the Spring Festival, the literal translation of the modern Chinese name. Chinese New Year celebrations traditionally ran from Chinese New Year’s Day itself, the first day of the first month of the Chinese calendar, to the Lantern Festival on the 15th day of the first month, making the festival the longest in the Chinese calendar. Because the Chinese calendar is lunisolar. The Chinese New Year is often referred to as the “Lunar New Year”.

6. Diwali

Deepavali (Diwali) known as the “festival of lights,” is primarily a five day Hindu festival which starts on Dhanteras, celebrated on thirteenth lunar day of Krishna paksha of the Hindu calendar month Ashwin and ends on Bhaubeej, celebrated on second lunar day of Shukla paksha of the Hindu calendar month Kartik. In the Gregorian calendar, Diwali falls between mid-October and mid-November. Diwali is an official holiday in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Mauritius, Guyana, Trinidad & Tobago, Suriname, Malaysia, Singapore and Fiji. For Hindus, Diwali is one of the most important festivals of the year and is celebrated in families by performing traditional activities together in their homes.

5. Valentine’s Day

This is a holiday everyone knows and celebrates, but not many know its origins. We’ve some informative articles on Valentine’s Day. What are most amazing facts about Valentine’s Day? and what are best ways to celebrate this romance full day? Valentine’s Day is celebrated on February 14 each year. It is celebrated in many countries around the world, although it remains a working day in most of them. It is one of the most celebrated holiday around the world second to New Year’s Day. Also Valentine’s Day is the second most popular card-giving holiday (only Christmas is more popular).

4. Eid al-Adha

Eid al-Adha (the Greater Eid, Bakrid), is an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide to honor the willingness of the prophet ʾIbrāhīm (Abraham) to sacrifice his young first-born son Ismā’īl (Ishmael) as an act of submission to God’s command and his son’s acceptance to being sacrificed, before God intervened to provide Abraham with a Lamb to sacrifice instead. In the lunar Islamic calendar, Eid al-Adha falls on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah and lasts for four days. In the international Gregorian calendar, the dates vary from year to year, drifting approximately 11 days earlier each year.

3. Eid al-Fitr

Eid al-Fitr is an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting (sawm). The religious Eid is a single day and Muslims are not permitted to fast that day. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. The day of Eid, therefore, falls on the first day of the month of Shawwal. This is a day where Muslims around the world try to show a common goal of unity. It’s third most celebrated holiday around the world.

2. Christmas

This is an annual and widely observed holiday, celebrated generally on December 25 by millions of people around the world. It is the day when Jesus was born, so it is celebrated as a very happy holiday. Because according to Christianism, Jesus came to save people’s souls from hell and help them repent and gain the redemption of the soul. Christmas is a civil holiday in many of the world’s nations. Also it is celebrated by an increasing number of non-Christians and is an integral part of the Christmas and holiday season.

1. New Year

New Year is definitely the oldest celebrated holiday, though it wasn’t always beginning on the 1st of January. The celebration of the New Year began with people from Babylon, 4000 years ago! They celebrated it during the New Moon. However, with most countries now using the Gregorian calendar as their main calendar, New Year’s Day is the closest thing to being the world’s only truly global public holiday, often celebrated with fireworks at the stroke of midnight as the new year starts.

Which Holidays are the Biggest Causes for Celebration?

Christmas and New Year’s are two of the most celebrated holidays in the world. Other popular holidays include Valentine’s Day, Easter, and Fourth of July. Interestingly, each of these holidays has a different origin story. Christmas is based on the biblical story of Jesus being born to a virgin and his disciples celebrating his birth while New Year’s is based on the ancient Norse tradition of honoring the new year. Valentine’s Day celebrates love between two people, Easter celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, and Fourth of July celebrates America’s independence from Britain.

Most Celebrated Holidays in US: Santa Claus, Easter, and Thanksgiving

The most celebrated holidays in the United States are Santa Claus, Easter, and Thanksgiving. These holidays are enjoyed by many people of all ages and backgrounds. For many, these holidays represent a time of joy and celebration. Santa Claus is celebrated on December 25th, Easter is celebrated on April 16th, and Thanksgiving is celebrated on November 27th.

The Most Patriotic holidays: 4th of July and Memorial Day

There are many patriotic holidays celebrated throughout the year. However, two of the most celebrated holidays in America are the 4th of July and Memorial Day. These holidays commemorate important events in American history, and they are enjoyed by people of all ages. The 4th of July is known as Independence Day, and it celebrates the day on which the United States became a free and independent nation. Memorial Day is commemorated every year on May 25th to honor those who have died in service to their country. These two holidays are among the most celebrated in America, and they are enjoyed by people from all walks of life.

The Most Wacky Holiday Parties: 4th of July Picnic, Hanuk

When it comes to celebrations, the Fourth of July is definitely no slouch. Americans have been celebrating this patriotic holiday for well over 200 years now, and it’s still one of the most celebrated holidays in the country. From barbecues to picnics, there are plenty of ways to celebrate this national holiday. Here are five of the wackiest Fourth of July parties we’ve come across.

1) The 4th of July picnic that takes place in a replica of The Oval Office. This event features a live band playing patriotic music, as well as President Barack Obama himself making an appearance! Guests can sit in on presidential interviews or just enjoy some delicious BBQ food while taking in a view straight out of history.

2) The Hanukkah Picnic at Rockefeller Center is always a hit.