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Browse celebrations worldwide. Filter by interest, place, or time of year — then open a festival to read the story behind the date.

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Seasonal

Italy & Italian diaspora · December–early January

Italian Christmas celebrations bring together worship, family gatherings, nativity scenes, music and regional foods.

Seasonal

India & global diaspora · Oct–Nov (lunar)

A festival of lights marked by lamps, prayer, family gatherings, food, and regional traditions.

Religious & cultural

India, Bangladesh & diaspora · Sep–Oct (lunar)

A major Hindu festival of worship, art, community gatherings, music and the homecoming of Goddess Durga.

Christian religious feast

Worldwide Christian communities · Mar 25; transferred in some Western traditions

A Christian feast commemorating Gabriel's announcement to Mary and the Incarnation of Christ.

Religious & cultural

India & diaspora · Aug–Sep (lunar)

A Hindu festival welcoming Lord Ganesha with prayer, offerings, community celebrations, and immersion ceremonies.

Seasonal

India, Nepal & Hindu diaspora · Oct–Nov (lunar)

A Hindu festival honoring Krishna, Govardhan Hill, gratitude, and the abundance of food.

Religious & cultural

India & Hindu communities worldwide · Mar–Apr (lunar; varies by region)

A Hindu festival honoring the birth of Hanuman through prayer, devotion, fasting, and community worship.

Seasonal

India, Nepal & diaspora · Feb–Mar (lunar)

A spring festival of colours, renewal, community, and joyful gatherings.