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1Group 6
Holidays of the World
2 Chinese New Year
CHINA
3 Golden Week
JAPAN
4 Moi Day
KENYA
5 Day of the Dead
MEXICO
6 Grace Presenting of
Boxing Day
ENGLAND
7Carolyn Presenting of
Christmas
PUERTO RICO
8 9History
- 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
10Zodiac
- 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
11Japans Golden Week
12Golden 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)
13The 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.
14of Kenya
Moi Day
- October 10
- Public holiday to glorify
- Kenyas second president
- Daniel Arap Moi
15- 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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17- 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.
18- When Spanish Conquistadors landed in Mexico more
than 500 years ago, they encountered natives
practicing a ritual to honor deaths of relatives.
19BOXING DAY
- England, middle of 19th century
- Celebrated in England, Canada, and other British
colonies
20In Tradition.
-Gave out presents to the poor
-maybe have begun with the lords and ladies
giving out Christmas presents to their servants.
21Puerto Rican Christmas Traditions
- Early December through Mid-January
22Navidad Christmas Day
- December 25
- Pure celebration
- All day feast
- Parranderos
23El Dia de Reyes Three Kings Day
- Honor Three Kings Journey
- Children prepare to receive gifts
24Happy Holidays
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