Traditional Celebrations
Country where Sechseläuten, a traditional festival celebrating the end of winter.
What is Switzerland?
Holiday known as the Thai New Year and celebrated with water fights.
What is Songkran?
Festival in New Orleans, USA, marking the start of the Lenten season with parades and masquerades.
What is Mardi Gras?
Festival in India, celebrated with flying kites to mark the arrival of Spring.
What is Makar Sankranti?
Celebrated on March 21st to promote harmony with nature.
What is International Day of Forests?
Japanese holiday that marks the beginning of the spring cherry blossom season?
What is Hanami?
Jewish holiday that celebrates the liberation of the Israelites from Egyptian slavery.
What is Passover?
Persian holiday, now celebrated as a family festival, involves jumping over fires to signify purification.
What is Chaharshanbe Suri?
South Korean holiday that celebrates the blooming of cherry blossoms.
What is Jinhae Cherry Blossom Festival?
Internationally celebrated on April 7th, promotes global awareness of health issues and celebrated by the World Health Organization.
What is World Health Day?
Hindu festival, also known as the Festival of Colors, marking the end of winter and the beginning of Spring?
What is Holi?
Holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ and celebrated in Spring.
What is Easter/Holy Week?
Country where the Nowruz festival, widely celebrates the Persian New Year.
What is Iran?
Holiday in China, also known as the "Tomb Sweeping Day," occurs in Spring to honor ancestors.
What is Qingming Festival?
Internationally celebrated on March 8th, focuses on women's rights and gender equality.
What is International Women's Day?