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What are the western festivals?

Western festivals are mostly different according to different countries. Common western festivals include Christmas, New Year, Valentine's Day, Easter, Halloween, Thanksgiving and so on.

1 Christmas

The most important festival in western countries is equivalent to the Spring Festival in China.

Origin: To commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ.

Custom: Santa Claus, Christmas tree, Christmas party.

2. New Year

At the beginning of a year, status is irreplaceable.

Custom: New Year's Eve party.

3. Valentine's Day

Festivals for young people are becoming more and more popular.

Custom: give gifts to each other

4. Easter

This is a traditional festival in the west, and countries that believe in Christ also celebrate it.

Source: Commemorating the Resurrection of Jesus.

Custom: Festival eggs.

5. Halloween

Also known as pumpkin festival, June 3 1 is actually Halloween.

Custom: pumpkin lantern, masquerade ball.

6. Thanksgiving Day

Thanks to God, the harvest is an important festival in western countries, which is very lively.

Custom: Eat turkey and go shopping.