The end of the year is quickly approaching, which means that it’s time to start thinking about and planning the upcoming holidays. After all, this is when you get to spend time with loved ones and relax for a bit. The end of the year also marks many other important global events as well. If you’re wondering what these holidays entail and how they might affect your life, then keep reading to learn more.
Easter
Easter is a major Christian holiday that falls on the first Sunday after the Paschal Full Moon, which takes place on the first full moon after the vernal equinox. This means that Easter is always at least six full weeks later than the date of the vernal equinox, which is when the earth first begins to grow warmer each year. This is because of the tilt of the earth on its axis, which is responsible for the seasons. While spring marks the beginning of the growing season in the Northern Hemisphere, it’s the equinox that signals the beginning of the growing season in the Southern Hemisphere. On this holiday, families and friends often gather for a big meal, where they’ll have special dishes that have a meaning behind them. Some of the most commonly served dishes include ham and eggs, pancakes, and buns filled with raisins or dates.
Diwali and Vaisakhi
Diwali is one of the most important Hindu holidays and marks the return of Lord Rama, the king of Ayodhya, after an exile of 14 years. It’s celebrated with colours, lights, sweets, and decorations that recall Lakshmana and Sita’s return to Ayodhya after an exile imposed by the king of Lanka. It’s also one of the most important days for sweets, where many families like to break their fast with a rich, sweet offering. This is also the time when many people celebrate sibling relationships by gifting each other new clothes and sweets. Vaisakhi is another important Hindu holiday that celebrates the formation of the Khalsa, a society of Sikhs who are trying to unite the world through meditation and equality. This is often celebrated with religious gatherings and a parade where people show off their traditional turbans and colourful clothes.
Eid al-Fitr
Eid al-Fitr is a major Muslim holiday that marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan. On this day, families and friends celebrate by having a feast where they’ll often serve dates and special dishes made from these dates. This is also a time when many people gift one another gifts or cards, as is the custom in many Muslim-majority countries. Eid al-Fitr also usually falls on the first or second full moon after the Islamic New Year, which is decided by the lunar calendar. This means that the date of Eid al-Fitr can vary from year to year. Eid al-Fitr is also a time when people put aside their differences and come together for peace and love.
Eid al-Adha or “Feast of the Sacrifice”
Eid al-Adha is an important Muslim holiday and one of the two main holidays in Islam that are celebrated worldwide. On this day, Muslims sacrifice livestock, such as sheep, cows, or camels, to thank Allah for the blessings in their lives. To mark this important occasion, many families and friends eat a hearty meal after sunset where they’ll often have special dishes that have ingredients that remind them of the sacrifices made on this day, such as dates made out of dates that were sacrificed on this day. This is also a time when people exchange gifts and gifts, especially in many Muslim-majority countries.
New Year’s Eve
New Year’s Eve is a festive occasion that happens every year on December 31. Many people like to celebrate this important holiday by staying up late, watching a special countdown, and indulging in delicious food and drinks. This is also a time when couples either get engaged or get married, so it’s a great time to celebrate with loved ones. New Year’s Eve is a festive occasion that happens every year on December 31. Many people like to celebrate this important holiday by staying up late, watching a special countdown, and indulging in delicious food and drinks. This is also a time when couples either get engaged or get married, so it’s a great time to celebrate with loved ones.
New Year’s Day
New Year’s Day is a major holiday that falls on January 1, marking the beginning of a new year. This is a day when people celebrate peace and love, as well as their personal achievements and goals. This is also a day when many people like to spend time with loved ones and reflect on the past year. There are many traditions that people like to do on New Year’s Day, one of which is to look back at the past year and write down what they’d like to improve or what they’ve accomplished. New Year’s Day is a major holiday that falls on January 1, marking the beginning of a new year. This is a day when people celebrate peace and love, as well as their personal achievements and goals. This is also a day when many people like to spend time with loved ones and reflect on the past year. There are many traditions that people like to do on New Year’s Day, one of which is to look back at the past year and write down what they’d like to improve or what they’ve accomplished.
Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year is a major Chinese holiday that happens on the same calendar date as the Gregorian New Year. This is a holiday where many people exchange gifts and celebrate with family and friends, especially on the holiday’s three-day weekend. Chinese New Year is a major Chinese holiday that happens on the same calendar date as the Gregorian New Year. This is a holiday where many people exchange gifts and celebrate with family and friends, especially on the holiday’s three-day weekend. On this holiday, many families like to have a big feast where they’ll serve special dishes and snacks that have special meanings behind them. These special foods include “lucky” red envelopes filled with money, and pork or chicken that is roasted in a special way.
