The Roman festival of Bacchus, usually referred to as the Bacchanalia, was a series of feast days held in honor of Bacchus. This Roman god of wine, ecstasy, freedom, fruitfulness, and vegetation was always up for a party.
Halloween is a day we celebrate candy, dress up in costumes, and play tricks on our neighbors. Is Halloween just a holiday to celebrate fun, frolicking, and making Hershey incredibly wealthy?
Halloween actually has a deep dark past and a rich history that was celebrated by Celtic cultures in Great Britain and Northern Europe. It is yet another holiday appropriated from pagans in order to convert them.
Chuseok, also known as Hangawi, falls in mid-September. This is a time to celebrate the harvest and honor the ancestors. Many people travel to their birthplace or ancestorial homes to connect with family.
Chuseok is often compared to the American Thanksgiving but they are quite different in origin and customs.
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