Celebrating New Beginnings: Global Traditions of the New Year. by Shalna Omaye - HTML preview

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Obon in Japan

Honoring Ancestors with Lanterns and Community Gatherings Obon, a Buddhist festival in Japan, honors ancestors and encourages family reunions.

Lantern displays, community gatherings, and visits to local cemeteries create a heartwarming atmosphere.

Tet Nguyen Dan in Vietnam

A Lunar New Year of Family Reunions and Festivities

Tet Nguyen Dan, the Vietnamese lunar New Year, is a time for family gatherings, feasts, and the exchange of red envelopes filled with money, symbolizing blessings and prosperity.