Seasonal holidays are a great time to take a break from the grind of the academic and working year. North Africans were the first to coin the term. They refer to the period between Thanksgiving and New Year as “Seasonal Holidays.” Most North Americans and North Africans return home during this time and take time off from work to celebrate with their families.
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a traditional seasonal holiday that centers around a large meal. Most Americans eat turkey for this holiday, which is why it is affectionately referred to as “Turkey Day.” Other traditional foods include pumpkin pie, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, and cranberry sauce. The holiday is also a time for family reunions. The holiday is also associated with religious values and customs.
Christmas
Christmas is the seasonal celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, the first baby of God. It is the second-largest feast in the Christian calendar. It is observed around the world on December 25. It is also a civil holiday in many countries. It is celebrated with festivities, such as decorating homes and giving gifts to family and friends.
Hanukkah
Hanukkah is a Jewish holiday celebrated around the time of Sukkot, a seven-day festival of prayer and feasting. It’s celebrated by lighting candles in a menorah. Jewish scholars believe that the first Hanukkah commemorated a miracle that took place during Sukkot. The oil for the menorah had to be specially purified to burn for the full eight days of Hanukkah. As a result, only a small amount was available, but it burned for eight days, allowing the Jewish people to light the other candles. As a result, Hanukkah has become known as the Festival of Lights.
Diwali
Diwali is a seasonal holiday in India, which is celebrated by lighting oil lamps throughout the home. The lights are symbolic of the triumph of light over darkness and evil. The holiday falls on a different date each year, according to the Hindu lunar calendar. In 2021, it will fall on Thursday, Nov. 4. It is also a time when people buy new items for their homes and exchange gifts with family and friends.
Day of the Dead
The Day of the Dead is a seasonal holiday that celebrates the life and death of deceased family members and friends. It is a time for families to gather at graves of loved ones and leave offerings. Some families also hold street parties and organize processions that feature masked dancers and puppets.
Festival of Lights
Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is a seasonal holiday in the Hindu religion celebrated on the shortest day of the Amavasya moon cycle. It commemorates the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil, and justice over injustice. It is also a time when people exchange sweets as tokens of good wishes.
St. Nicholas Day
Saint Nicholas Day is a seasonal holiday that recognizes the third century saint who became the inspiration for Santa Claus. The legends of Saint Nicholas say that he sold all of his riches and gave them to the poor. He was a devout Christian who dedicated his life to helping the poor and sick. His generosity is also the inspiration for the Christmas tradition of giving gifts and food to the needy.