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What are the traditional festivals? ?

Traditional festivals refer to important festivals rooted in national traditional culture and passed down to this day. There are many different traditional festivals around the world, and each country has a unique and rich way to celebrate. The following are some famous traditional festivals:

1. Spring Festival: The Spring Festival is the most important traditional festival in China and the beginning of the Lunar New Year. It is usually held in 65438+ 10 or February, accompanied by grand celebrations, lanterns, dragon dances and lion dances.

2. April Fool's Day: April 1 day is widely celebrated in western countries. People will play jokes on each other, play practical jokes and publish false information to fool others.

3. St. Patrick's Day: On March 17 every year, Irish people celebrate St. Patrick's Day to commemorate St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. The theme of this festival is green, and there are large parades, music and dance performances.

4. Lantern Festival: The Indian Diwali Festival is an important religious festival, which is held every autumn. People light lanterns, set off fireworks and hold religious ceremonies to celebrate the victory of light over darkness and the victory of good over evil.

5. Christmas: Christmas is the biggest festival in western countries and is celebrated on February 25th every year. People will decorate Christmas trees and exchange gifts to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Santa Claus is also one of the symbols of this festival.

These traditional festivals represent ways to celebrate different cultures and commemorate specific events or religious significance. People celebrate these activities in order to carry forward traditional culture, unite the community and share joy and joy.