Holidays around the world

Traditions

Decorating the Christmas tree

Hanging stockings by the fireplace

Exchanging gifts

Holiday foods

Roast turkey

Mashed potatoes and gravy

Pumpkin pie

Traditions

Pulling Christmas crackers

Singing Christmas carols

Sending Christmas cards

Holiday foods

Roast beef with Yorkshire pudding

Mince pies

Christmas pudding

Traditions

Lighting oil lamps

Bursting fireworks

Exchanging gifts

Holiday foods

Sweets and desserts

Savory snacks

Rice dishes

Traditions

Decorating with colorful lights

Rangoli (colorful art) competitions

Community gatherings and performances

Holiday foods

Indian sweets and snacks

Regional specialties

Fusion dishes

Traditions

Lion and dragon dances

Red envelope giving

Firecrackers and fireworks

Holiday foods

Dumplings

Rice cakes

Noodles

Traditions

Dragon boat races

Lantern festivals

Parades and cultural performances

Holiday foods

Dim sum

Stir-fried dishes

Sweet rice balls

Traditions

Fasting from sunrise to sunset

Taraweeh prayers

Giving to charity

Holiday foods

Dates

Samosas

Traditional rice and meat dishes

Traditions

Community iftars (breaking the fast together)

Mosque activities and gatherings

Increased focus on spirituality and reflection

Holiday foods

Middle Eastern specialties

International cuisines with a Ramadan twist

Festive desserts

Traditions

Building of altars and offering of marigolds

Visiting graves and honoring deceased loved ones

Traditional dances and music

Holiday foods

Sugar skulls

Pan de muerto (bread of the dead)

Mole and other traditional Mexican dishes

Traditions

Creating altars and offering of flowers

Commemorating deceased loved ones

Art exhibits and cultural events

Holiday foods

Latin American specialties

Traditional foods with a Day of the Dead theme

Fusion dishes blending different cultural influences