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*When did ancient people celebrate ?

• at the end of winter

• When good weather returned

• a good harvest

• animals caught

• When they wanted a year of plenty

*What about festivals now?

have many origins, some religious, some seasonal, and some for special people or events

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Paragraph 2: Festivals of the dead

Festivals Where When What to do What to eat Obon Japan

In July or August Clean the graves

Light incense

Light lamps

Play music

/ The Day of the Dead Mexico

In early November

People offer food, flowers and gifts to the dead

Food in the shape of skulls, and cakes with "bones" on them Halloween The U.S and some other Western countries October 31

Go to neighbours'

Dress up and try to frighten people

/ *Are there any similar festivals in China? What to do? What to eat?

The Qing Ming Festival

Paragraph 3: Festivals to Honour People