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Title: Group 6. Beau Presenting. of. Chinese New Year. CHINA. Lest


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Group 6

Holidays of the World
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  • Beau Presenting
  • of

Chinese New Year
CHINA
3
  • Lester Presenting
  • of

Golden Week
JAPAN
4
  • Jolene Presenting
  • of

Moi Day
KENYA
5
  • Zhe Presenting
  • of

Day of the Dead
MEXICO
6

Grace Presenting of
Boxing Day

ENGLAND
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Carolyn Presenting of

Christmas
PUERTO RICO
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  • History
  • Zodiac

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History
  • Too old to be historically traced
  • Takes place on February 5th
  • Celebrations last 15 days
  • People usually have a big feast, games, and wear
    red clothing to ward off evil spirits
  • At 12 midnight, the sky is lit by lots of
    fireworks

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Zodiac
  • Rat
  • Ox
  • Tiger
  • Rabbit
  • Dragon
  • Snake
  • Horse
  • Sheep
  • Monkey
  • Rooster
  • Dog
  • Boar
  • Animal has profound influence on personality
  • It refers to the Chinese Lunar Calendar
  • Occurs between late January and middle February,
    and so the Chinese celebrate zodiacs on Chinese
    New Year

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Japans Golden Week
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Golden Week
Golden week is a week long celebration of many
different national holidays in Japan.
Golden Week begins on April 29 and ends on May 5.
  • Golden Week Consists of
  • Green Day (Apr. 29)
  • Constitution Day (May 3)
  • "Between Day (May 4)
  • Children's Day (May 5)

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The Days
Green Day Is a day that nature is celebrated.
Originally the birthday of Japans
Emperor Showa.
Constitution Day On this day 1947, the new
post-war constitution was put into
effect.
Between Day Declared a holiday in 1999 for the
people. It is in between two holidays.
Childrens Day Also called the boys festival.
Last day of Golden Week.
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of Kenya
Moi Day
  • October 10
  • Public holiday to glorify
  • Kenyas second president
  • Daniel Arap Moi

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  • Reflects on the need to be mindful of each
    others welfare.
  • President Moi goodness and well-being?
  • In 1978, Moi lauched the Nyayo philosophy of
    peace, love, and unity.
  • Goodwill policies such as free milk for school
    children.
  • One of eleven Kenyan public holidays.

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  • A ritual native mexicans had been practicing for
    at least 3,000 years
  • Honors the dead
  • Wears wooden skull masks called calacas and dance
    in honor of deceased relatives
  • Celebrated in Mexico and parts of the United
    States on November 1 2.

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  • When Spanish Conquistadors landed in Mexico more
    than 500 years ago, they encountered natives
    practicing a ritual to honor deaths of relatives.

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BOXING DAY
  • December 26
  • England, middle of 19th century
  • Celebrated in England, Canada, and other British
    colonies

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In Tradition.
-Gave out presents to the poor
-maybe have begun with the lords and ladies
giving out Christmas presents to their servants.
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Puerto Rican Christmas Traditions
  • Early December through Mid-January
  • El Dia de Reyes
  • Navidad

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Navidad Christmas Day
  • December 25
  • Pure celebration
  • All day feast
  • Parranderos

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El Dia de Reyes Three Kings Day
  • Jan 6 - Three Kings day
  • Honor Three Kings Journey
  • Children prepare to receive gifts

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Happy Holidays
From Group 6
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