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Festivals Around the World

Many cultures celebrate special days to show happiness, honor traditions, or remember important events. One famous festival is Diwali, the Festival of Lights in India. People light candles and lanterns, wear colorful clothes, and enjoy sweets with family.

Another celebration is Carnival in Brazil. It happens before Lent. People dance in parades with music and wear beautiful costumes. The streets are full of colors and energy.

In Japan, people celebrate Hanami, which means “flower viewing.” Families gather in parks to enjoy the beauty of cherry blossoms in spring. They eat together and enjoy the peaceful nature.

Each celebration is different, but they all bring people together and make life special.

VOCABULARY

• honor: to show respect
• People celebrate to honor their traditions.

• light: to make something shine with fire or electricity
• We light candles for Diwali.

• gather: to meet as a group
• Families gather during Hanami.

• blossom: a flower on a tree
• Cherry blossoms bloom in spring.

ACTIVITIES

1 - Choose True or False.

2 - Complete the sentences with one word.

3 - What's the festival?

4 - If you could go to any festival in the world, which one would you choose and why? Answer in the comments below.