festivals and celebrations

Easter is a very important festival for most Christians, and for many other people it's a time to celebrate the arrival of spring, and of course eat chocolate eggs! 

Do you like playing tricks on people? April Fool's Day is a special day for jokes and tricks in many countries. Read this article to find out about it.  

What do you know about Holi? Read the article to find out about this very colourful festival, celebrated by Hindus all over the world.

What is Ramadan? Why do people celebrate it, and what do they do? Watch some young people explaining all about it. 

Mmm ... did someone say pancakes?! Read about Pancake Day and learn how to make this delicious treat for yourself.

Ramadan is the Muslim holy month. Read all about how it is celebrated and what it means for people.

Were you born in the Year of the Tiger, the Rabbit, or maybe the Dragon? Read on to find out more about Lunar New Year and how it is celebrated in some places in Asia.

Family gatherings, turkey, parties, Christmas songs and presents … Christmas is one of the biggest holidays of the year! 

What do you know about Hanukkah? Find out how the Jewish Festival of Lights is celebrated in the UK.

Have you heard of the Mexican festival, the Day of the Dead? Watch and find out how to make an amazing Day of the Dead mask!

In the UK, Bonfire Night (or Guy Fawkes Night) is celebrated on 5 November and the night skies are filled with colour. It’s a special day in honour of a historic event.

What do you know about Diwali? It's one of the biggest events in the Indian calendar. Find out all about the festival and how it is celebrated.

October 31 is Halloween and it's celebrated in many countries around the world. What are the origins of this spooky day and how do people celebrate today? Read the article and find out.

Nowruz is the Persian New Year celebration. It takes place in the spring. Read this article and find out how people celebrate this important day.

Is it better to receive a gift or to give one? Watch this video as Father Christmas challenges people to do something unusual and wonderful!

Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland, is famous for its summer festivals. 

Every November people in Britain go out and celebrate Bonfire Night. What is it? Watch the video and find out all about it!

What's it like to be at one of Britain's many summer music festivals? Amandeep hangs around backstage with band British Sea Power, experiences festival life first-hand, and talks to festival goers about what it's like for them.

Daisy, Amy, Oliver and Alfie are planning a weekend at a music festival when Sophie calls from Austria with a great idea. 

There are so many ways to discover, buy and listen to music. What's the best way? Read more to find out about the exciting music culture in the UK!