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What are the colorful world folklore

1. Bat Mitzvah

The tradition of bar mitzvah balls in Western society has a long history. The earliest Bat Mitzvah Balls came from England, and were limited to young girls of noble families who had reached the age of 18. They would be introduced to Queen Victoria in a solemn ceremony, and from then on, they would be qualified to participate in the social ball, which was often a platform for fellowship and matchmaking among the aristocrats.

2. New Year's Day

On New Year's Eve, all members of the Spanish family gather together to celebrate with music and games. When midnight comes and the clock starts to strike the first bell at twelve o'clock, everyone competes to eat grapes. If you can eat 12 grapes according to the bell, it symbolizes that everything will go well in every month of the New Year.

3. Christmas

Christmas was originally a religious holiday. In the nineteenth century, the popularity of Christmas cards, the appearance of Santa Claus, so that Christmas began to gradually become popular. After the custom of Christmas celebration became popular in Northern Europe, combined with the northern hemisphere winter Christmas decorations also appeared.

4, Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day, also known as St. Valentine's Day or St. Valentine's Day, that is, February 14 every year, is one of the traditional holidays in the Western countries, originating in Christianity. It is a holiday about love, romance and flowers, chocolates, greeting cards Men and women give each other gifts on this day to express their love or friendship.

5. Easter

Easter (Lord's Resurrection Day) is an important Western holiday that falls on the first Sunday after the full moon on the spring equinox. Christians believe that Easter symbolizes rebirth and hope, and commemorates the third day of the resurrection of Jesus Christ after his crucifixion between 30 and 33 AD.

In the U.S., the parade includes clowns on stilts in cowboy outfits and Mickey Mouse, a cute cartoon character.

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