Flashcards: Global Cultural Celebrations and Traditions — 9 cartões

Saint Patrick's Day — significance?

Celebrates Saint Patrick and Irish heritage, blending religious and cultural traditions.

Saint Patrick's Day — significance?

Religious feast day honoring Saint Patrick and Irish culture.

Christmas — origins and customs?

Commemorates Jesus' birth with gift-giving, decorations, and religious services.

Irish diaspora — influence?

Shaped modern celebrations and worldwide festivities.

Christmas — origin?

Birth of Jesus Christ, celebrated on December 25.

Nativity of Jesus — narrative?

Jesus born in Bethlehem, no room at inn.

Christmas — economic impact?

Significant boost in retail sales globally.

Halloween — symbols?

Pumpkins, costumes, ghosts, and vocabulary like 'boo'.

Eid al-Fitr — customs?

End of Ramadan, festival prayer, feasting, charity.