Festivals

Festivals

By Ozge Kirmizibayrak

​Also known as the Lunar New Year, this is a very important holiday for the Chinese. The date changes year to year, but is usually in late January or early February.

​Chinese New Year

​Easter (April 17, Sunday)

​Easter is a springtime holiday often having flowers, bunnies and chocolate. This Christian holiday celebrates the death and rebirth of Jesus.

​St Patrick’s Day

​This is a famous Irish holiday which many other countries celebrate. It is a springtime holiday, which is always on March 17th in honour of an Irish Saint.

Multiple Choice

Easter

• Traditionally a Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ

• A month of fasting for Muslims

• Christian holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ

• A day for playing tricks and practical jokes on other people

Multiple Choice

New Year's Day

• Christian holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ

• The first day of the year in the Gregorian (Western) calendar

• A traditional festival at the turn of the Chinese year

• A festive season of intense partying, dancing and parading