Holidays Around The World

So many countries, continents, states and innumerable religions and occasions to celebrate, Worldwide holidays give you every reason to celebrate life in style and grandeur. World holidays also calls for unique celebrations throughout the world which varies from country to country. All holidays around the world are marked by lights, food, and celebrations to greet and wish each other. Worldwide holidays also makes way for holiday travels which is the most popular way of celebrating holidays and taking time off from the regular fever and fret of daily live.

Every holiday makes your life special, some in terms of religion, and some in terms of the celebrations marking a new beginning in your life. But one thing is in common for all holidays around the world…people; whichever country they belong to, love to go out for holiday vacations to various holiday destinations. From USA to Asia, holiday vacation locations around the world are flooded by visitors across the globe. However, there are some holidays which are commonly celebrated by all around the world and this certainly calls for a mention of the same. Let’s have a look at some of the popular worldwide holidays which are celebrated by all religions and countries and are the best occasion to make a trip to some vacation destination.

Common Worldwide Holidays

1. New Year: 1st January not only marks the beginning of a new year but also a new chapter of your life. Celebrated throughout the world, it is one of the most common holidays looked forward to people from all countries and regions. Celebrations, merrymaking, food, music, dance and trips…New Year is celebrated by all either with family or friends. This is an important day which promises to bring new expectations and successes.


2. Chinese New Year: Beginning on January or early February, Chinese New Year is celebrated in every lunar year on its first day. It is marked by a grand celebration that the entire world looks forward to. The grandeur and excellence of the celebration not only marks the beginning of a new year for the Chinese people but it is also enjoyed and participated by people around the world who love the colorful Chinese culture.


3. Valentine’s Day: Probably one of the most celebrated and popular holiday around the world, Valentine's Day is celebrated every year on 14th February. A day meant for lovers, it is marked by exuberant celebrations, exchange of wishes and greets and gifts. It is also marked by lavish vacations and luxury tourist spots awaiting the presence of couples celebrating love and emotions.


4. Good Friday, Easter: Celebrated in March or April, Good Friday and Easter are both Christian holidays which mark two important aspects of Christianity like crucifixion of Christ and Resurrection of Jesus. This is a day of worldwide celebrations marked by exchange of gifts, cakes, chocolates, and Easter bunnies.


5. Christmas: The birth of Jesus Christ is celebrated all over the world with much glitz and glam. People flock around cake shops and special Christmas dinners makes the day special for families and friends. The Christmas day is followed by a week’s holiday till the New Year, and people leave no chance to go for a vacation this week and relax.

There are many more celebrations that take place around the world to add to the list of worldwide holidays. This not only brings out the religious beliefs of every country around the world but also introduces the world to various colorful celebrations.