Key word and definitions
The glossary contains some words that you may come across as you research different celebrations. If you find any other unfamiliar words please use a dictionary.
Celebrate To have special festivities to mark an event.
Chinese New Year First day of Chinese lunar calendar
Christian A person who follows the religion based on teachings of Jesus.
Christmas December 25, a Christian holiday celebrating birth of Jesus
Customs A practice followed by a particular group of people.
Diwali Hindu festival of lights
Eid al-fitr (or Eid ul-fitr) Celebrates the end of Ramadan
Festival A day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebrating.
Festivities The events of a festival or celebration.
Hindu A person who follows Hinduism
Legend A story from a long time ago
Lunar Calendar A calendar based on the cycle of the moon
Muslim Someone who follows the Islamic religion
Ramadan Islamic month of fasting from dawn to dusk
Tradition An activity or belief that has been passed down from older to younger people over time.
Celebrate To have special festivities to mark an event.
Chinese New Year First day of Chinese lunar calendar
Christian A person who follows the religion based on teachings of Jesus.
Christmas December 25, a Christian holiday celebrating birth of Jesus
Customs A practice followed by a particular group of people.
Diwali Hindu festival of lights
Eid al-fitr (or Eid ul-fitr) Celebrates the end of Ramadan
Festival A day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebrating.
Festivities The events of a festival or celebration.
Hindu A person who follows Hinduism
Legend A story from a long time ago
Lunar Calendar A calendar based on the cycle of the moon
Muslim Someone who follows the Islamic religion
Ramadan Islamic month of fasting from dawn to dusk
Tradition An activity or belief that has been passed down from older to younger people over time.