1. Makar Sankranti
Makar Sankranti is the Hindu New Year. Makara Sankranti is celebrated on the Chaitra Purnima day of the lunar month of Chaitra.
The word maker means 'new' and Sankranti means 'beginning'. Thus, the name of the festival signifies the start of a new phase of life.
1. Holi
Holi is celebrated in India on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Bhadrapada (March/April). In this festival, people play pranks on each other by painting their faces with coloured powders. People celebrate this festival by throwing colours at each other while singing songs and dancing.
2. Diwali
Diwali is celebrated in India on October/November. On this day, Hindus worship Lord Rama and his wife Sita. People decorate their houses with lights and buy gifts for each other.
3. Dussehra
Dussehra is celebrated in India on September/October. On this day, people wear masks and costumes and dance around fires.
4. Eid-ulFitr
Eid-ul fitr is celebrated in India on August/September. Muslims fast during this time and break their fast after sunset.
5. Christmas
Christmas is celebrated in December/January. Christians celebrate this holiday by giving presents to family members and friends.
6. New Year's Eve
New year's eve is celebrated in January/February. People make resolutions for the coming year and wish each other happy new years.
7. Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day is celebrated in February/March. People give cards and gifts to loved ones.
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