10 Interesting Fact About The history and significance of holidays and traditions around the world

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• Valentine's Day, which is usually celebrated on February 14 every year, comes from the story of a Christian Saint named St. Valentine who was sentenced to death for marrying a couple he loved secretly.
• In Japan, there is a tradition called Oshogatsu, which celebrates the new year by visiting the temple, cleaning the house, and eating traditional foods such as mochi and soba.
• In India, Diwali is a festival that is celebrated for five days to celebrate the victory of kindness for evil. During this festival, people decorate their homes with lights and firecrackers.
• Thanksgiving day in the United States is celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November every year. Today is celebrated to be grateful for the harvest obtained.
• In Mexico, there is a celebration called him de Los Muertos, which is celebrated on November 1 and 2 every year to honor people who have died.
• In China, there is a festival called Qingming, which is celebrated to respect the ancestors and clean their graves.
• On St. Day Patrick in Ireland, people wearing green and celebrating their country's protectors with parade and parties.
• Holi Festival in India is celebrated by throwing colorful powder and water to others as a form of celebration of the victory of goodness over evil.
• In Spain, there is a celebration called La Tomatina, where people throw tomatoes at others as a form of celebration.
• Christmas, which is celebrated on December 25 every year, is celebrated to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ and is considered one of the most important holidays in the Western world.