106 Best Festival Questions and Answers (Q&A) - ProProfs Discuss

R. Tanner
Answered: Dec 24, 2019

Various countries, religions, and cultures all celebrate the winter solstice in different ways. One of the most exciting ways comes from the Japanese tradition of "Yuzuburo," which involves...Read More

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Why do people celebrate Navratri?

G. Tanaka, Dentist
Answered: Oct 03, 2019

Navaratri is one of the most popular festivals that is being celebrated by Hindus all over the world. The word Navaratri translates to "nine nights," which signifies how long this event is...Read More

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Are children allowed to enter beer tents in Oktoberfest?

K. Keturah
Answered: Oct 21, 2019

Yes, children are allowed to enter beer tents during the Oktoberfest celebration. Oktoberfest is the most popular public festival in Germany. The festival is celebrated by both young people and...Read More

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How is Kwanzaa different from New year?

R. Hunter
Answered: Jan 08, 2020

Kwanza is a seven-day long annual celebration held in the United States and other nations to honor the African American culture. It was created by Maulana Karenga and was first celebrated in...Read More

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Why it is called Raksha Bandhan?

Anthony Paul Bonadio, Teacher
Answered: Aug 23, 2019

Raksha Bandhan has gotten its name because of the Sanskrit meaning which means “to tie the knot of protection.” This is exactly what people do during this event. Those who consider...Read More

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Why does Oktoberfest start from September?

K. Keturah
Answered: Oct 21, 2019

The fact that one can easily come to the understanding of the word 'Oktoberfest' as something that was coined from 'October and festival' does not mean the festival is celebrated in October....Read More

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Why do people perform Garba during Navratri?

D. Smith, Musician
Answered: Oct 03, 2019

There are a lot of Hindus in India and some parts of the world that celebrate Navratri. One of their main traditions is to do the Garba. Garba is a type of dance that requires dancing around a...Read More

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When is Ganesh chaturthi this year?

Anthony Paul Bonadio, Teacher
Answered: Aug 23, 2019

Ganesh Chaturthi this year, 2019, is going to start from September 2. This is a Monday and even this early, there are some people who are already preparing for it. This 10-day event is considered...Read More

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Do only Hindus celebrate Diwali?

M. Gomez, Writer
Answered: Nov 01, 2019

Most of the people who celebrate Diwali are Hindus but there are also some people who may celebrate it because they cannot help but become enticed to experience the celebration. Diwali is known...Read More

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Why is Oktoberfest celebrated?

K. Keturah
Answered: Oct 21, 2019

Oktoberfest is celebrated annually as a reminder of the event that took place in Bavaria over two hundred years ago. Oktoberfest did not start as a festival but a wedding celebration of the...Read More

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Do Americans celebrate Kwanzaa?

B. Lazarus
Answered: Jan 08, 2020

Kwanzaa is not as popular as Christmas in the United States, and that's why most Americans don't participate in the celebration, although the former is a secular holiday while the latter is a...Read More

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Why is Mouse lord Ganesha's vehicle?

Anthony Paul Bonadio, Teacher
Answered: Aug 23, 2019

The mouse becomes Ganesha’s last vehicle during his last incarnation. It has been said that the reason why he has this vehicle is that he is the Destroyer of Obstacles. The mouse makes it...Read More

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Which countries celebrate Navratri?

G. Tanaka, Dentist
Answered: Oct 03, 2019

A lot of people are aware that Navratri is a festival that is celebrated in different parts of India, but this is also being celebrated in Nepal. The way that this festival is celebrated can...Read More

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What is Oktoberfest?

K. Keturah
Answered: Oct 21, 2019

Oktoberfest is the most popular and biggest beer festival throughout the world. Every year, people gather to celebrate this festival in Munich, Bavaria, Germany. Oktoberfest lasts for a period of...Read More

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When is Oktoberfest in 2019?

K. Keturah
Answered: Oct 21, 2019

The most constant thing about Oktoberfest is that it runs from mid or late September to the first week of October, but the actual starting date is not always constant. For the year 2019, the...Read More

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