Holidays and Celebrations: A Global Tour

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Notice what's the same. Celebrate what's different.

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What feels weird to you is normal to someone else — and that's the point.

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Hundreds of holidays and festivals are celebrated worldwide. From Carnival in Brazil to the Mid-Autumn Festival in China, celebrations bring communities together in joy and remembrance.

Key facts

Remember these

1Cultures change over time.
2Holidays reflect a community's values.
3Art and music express identity.

Then & Now

🤝 You probably know someone whose story includes this.

Question 1 of 2

Which is an example of a cultural tradition?

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Question 2 of 2

How are cultures passed down?

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