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Festivals

Festivals are celebrated across the world.
Some festivals, like Eid or Christmas, mark

important religious events. Others, like the
Chinese New Year, mark the passing of time.

Festivals are often a time of joy. People might
put up lights, dance, or give each other presents.

Christmas trees
are often finished
Christmas with a star or angel
Every year at Christmas, on top.
Christians celebrate the birth of
Jesus Christ. Some go to church and Presents are
sing carols or special songs about placed below
the event. Most people give presents a decorated
to each other and have a large Christmas tree.
meal with special food. Many
people spend Christmas
with friends and family.

The “Elegant Skull”
is a symbol of the Day
of the Dead.

Day of the Dead
In Mexico, people celebrate
the Day of the Dead for three
days at the start of November.
This ancient festival is held to
remember friends and family who
have died. People build shrines
to the dead and bring gifts
of food and drink to
their graves.

A Chinese Dragon
puppet that is
Elegant Skull used in festival
statue celebrations.

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