Festivals
This Hindu festival of lights is celebrated with candles, sweets, and fireworks.
Have you heard of Diwali?
This Brazilian event is known for samba dancing and feathered costumes.
Have you heard of the Rio Carnival?
Americans eat turkey and give thanks on this holiday.
Have you heard of Thanksgiving?
In Spain, people eat 12 grapes at midnight on New Year's Eve.
Have you heard about the 12 grapes tradition?
In Japan, many families emetro, undergroundat KFC for Christmas dinner.
Have you heard about KFC for Christmas?
This spring festival from India is known for throwing colored powder.
“Have you heard of Holi?
In Italy, this carnival features people in elegant masks and gowns.
Have you ever heard of The Venice Carnival?
This public holiday on January 1st celebrates the start of the year.
Have you ever heard of New Year’s Day?
In Japan, people visit shrines and draw fortunes during this tradition.
Have you ever heard about Omikuji fortune papers?
In Denmark, people break plates on their friends’ doors on New Year’s Eve.
Have you heard about Breaking plates?
This Jewish holiday celebrates the rededication of the Second Temple.
Have you heard of Hanukkah?
This Caribbean carnival in Trinidad has steelpan music and parades.
Have you heard of Trinidad Carnival?
In China, this huge holiday includes red envelopes and dragons.
Have you heard of Chinese New Year?
In India, people throw flower petals at weddings as a symbol of blessings.
Have you heard about Throwing petals?
In Colombia, people run around the block with empty suitcases for travel luck.
Have you heard about The suitcase tradition?
This Korean harvest festival is like Thanksgiving
Have you heard of Chuseok?
In Germany, people wear scary masks to scare away winter in this carnival.
Have you heard of Fasching?
In France, this holiday on July 14 celebrates the storming of the Bastille.
Have you ever heard of Bastille Day?
In the Philippines, people jump as high as they can at midnight on New Year's Eve.
Have you heard about Jumping for height?
In Scotland, someone must cross the house first after midnight with a gift.
Have you heard about First Footing?
This Thai festival includes floating lanterns on the river.
Have you ever heard of Loi Krathong?
This Swiss carnival in Basel lasts for 72 hours, starting at 4 AM!
Have you heard of Basler Fasnacht?
In Australia, this January 26th holiday has also sparked debate and protests.
Have you ever heard of Australia Day?
In Greece, people smash pomegranates on the ground for good luck.
Have you heard about Pomegranate smashing?
In South Korea, there's a special holiday to honor cows and oxen.
Have you heard about Cow Day in Korea?