Celebrations Around the World

December/January
December/January holidays focus on the various fascinating New Year's celebrations from the past to the present, including celebrations in China, Japan, Tibet, and many others.

January/February
Additional New Year's celebrations continue in our January/February holidays section. New Year's celebrations focus from the past to the present, including celebrations in Burma, China, Japan, Korea, Mongolia, Vietnam and many others.

March
An insider's look at holiday celebrations all around the world in March. Discover the folklore and traditions behind celebrating Ramadan, Hari-Raya Poasa, and the Vernal Equinox, among many others.

April
Discover the folklore and traditions behind celebrating Cherry Blossom Festival, the Micronesian New Year and Cold Food Day, among many others.

May
Holiday celebrations all around Asia in May, including Dragon Boat Festivals, Tango No Sekku, the Kason Festival, and the Double Fifth day, and more.

June
In June we celebrate Waso, Vossa, and Cold Water Shampoo Day, and much more.

July and August
Discover the birthday of the lotus, the birthday of the seven old maids, Chhit Sek, Tanabata, and Wandering Soul's Day, and other holidays.

September and October
Discover the folklore and traditions behind celebrating the mid-autumn festival, the Feast of the Dead, the Insect-Hearing Festival, Double-Ninth, and much more.

November
Discover the folklore and traditions behind celebrating All Saints' Day, Cambodia's Water Festival, and Japan's Shichi-go-san (Seven-Five-Three) festival, and more in celebrations all around Asia.

December
Discover the folklore and traditions behind celebrating Japan's Bear Festival and Needle Day, pre-Christmas and Christmas celebrations all around Asia.