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.
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.