4 More Fall Festivals Around The World

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Even if you’re on holiday break, learning doesn’t have to stop. (Also, make sure you go check out 4 Fall Holidays Around The World for part 1.) Today, we’re unpacking even more holidays celebrated around the world.

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1. Yulan Festival (Hungry Ghost Festival)

This holiday is celebrated in China, where spirits roam around the earth for money and food. People will burn paper offerings and leave food outside.

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2. Samhain

This holiday is celebrated in Ireland and is said to be the root of what Halloween is today. “There are bonfires [and] festivities” to celebrate this event (Greenheart Travel In Inspiration for Travel, n.d.).

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3. Yom Kippur

This Jewish holiday is celebrated in September and October. During this time Jews will fast, pray, and avoid work. 

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4. Oktoberfest

This holiday was originally celebrated in Germany (there are now celebrations throughout the world). This holiday is “well known for its promotion of beer” (Navarre, 2022).

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All of these holidays are special in their own unique ways. What did you learn from this article? And make sure to follow our social media @more_than_dancers for more relatable dance content.

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Sources Used:

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Greenheart Travel In Inspiration for Travel. (n.d.). 8 Fall Celebrations from Around the World. Greenheart Travel. https://greenhearttravel.org/blog/inspiration-for-travel/fall-celebrations-abroad

Navarre, B. (2022, October 21). Fall Traditions Around the World | Best Countries | U.S. News. USNews.com. https://www.usnews.com/news/best-countries/articles/2022-10-21/fall-traditions-around-the-world

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By: AJ (Intern)