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Holi

Holi marks the end of winter and the
start of spring. It generally comes in the

month of March. It is called the Festival
of Colours Holi is celebrated in the
memory of Bhakt Prahlad. On Holi,

people throw coloured water and apply
gulal on one another, sing, dance and

have lots of fun together. A sweet dish
called Gujiya is prepared on this day.
Holi

Christmas

Christmas is the festival of Christians.
It is celebrated on 25th December
every year. It marks the birthday of

Lord Jesus Christ. Christians decorate
their houses with small and beautiful

X-mas trees. They go to Churches at
mid-night to offer special prayers.
Children believe that Santa Claus

leaves gifts for them under the
Christmas tree.
Christmas

* Na onal Fes vals are celebrated all over the country.

* Republic Day is celebrated on 26th January every year.
* Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated on 2nd October every year.

* People of different religions celebrate their own festivals.

* Diwlai is called the ‘Festival of Lights’.
* Id-ul-Fitr is the important festival of Muslims.

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