Holidays and celebrations are occasions for joy, tradition, and cultural significance.
In this vocabulary lesson, let’s explore words related to various holidays and festive events.
Holidays and celebrations vocabulary
- Christmas: A Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ.
- Easter: A Christian festival commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
- Hanukkah: A Jewish festival also known as the Festival of Lights.
- Diwali: A Hindu festival of lights, symbolizing the victory of light over darkness.
- Thanksgiving: A day of giving thanks, often marked by a festive meal.
- New Year’s Eve: The last day of the year, celebrated on the night of December 31.
- Independence Day: A national day commemorating a country’s independence.
- Halloween: A celebration observed on October 31, involving costumes and trick-or-treating.
- Valentine’s Day: A day to express love and affection to romantic partners.
- Birthday: The anniversary of the day a person was born, celebrated with gifts and festivities.
- Wedding: The ceremony and celebration of the union of two people in marriage.
- Graduation: A ceremony marking the completion of an academic program.
- Carnival: A festive season with parades, parties, and street celebrations.
- Labor Day: A day to honor and recognize the contributions of workers.
- Harvest Festival: A celebration of the successful gathering of crops.
- Fiesta: A festive celebration or party, often with cultural significance.
- Cinco de Mayo: A Mexican holiday commemorating the Battle of Puebla.
- Kwanzaa: An African-American cultural holiday celebrating family, community, and heritage.
- National Day: A day dedicated to celebrating a country’s identity and history.
- Mother’s Day/Father’s Day: Days to honor and appreciate parents.
Congratulations on expanding your vocabulary related to holidays and celebrations! Whether you’re participating in festivities or discussing cultural traditions, these words will help you express the joy and significance of various occasions. Practice using them to enhance your conversations and language skills. Stay tuned for more vocabulary lessons on our language-learning journey!