1- Traditional holidays
Several traditional celebrations can be found around the world such as carnivals, Christian holidays, Independence Days, among others, depending on the diverse traditions of each country. However, there are three widely celebrated festivities regardless of culture or religion, which will be reviewed below.
1.1- Easter traditions
The Easter celebration is undoubtedly a Christian holiday. However, in many countries it is widely known that on every Easter Sunday, children traditionally receive chocolates that usually come in the shapes of eggs or rabbits. In other countries like Germany, in addition to the traditional Easter egg, children receive chocolates in the shapes of butterflies, sheep, and birds to welcome spring.
In France, children receive their chocolates not from the Easter bunny, but from the Easter bells because popular belief indicates that the bells fly to Rome to be blessed, and they return blessed with chocolates.
In Portugal and in several Latin American countries, they hang an effigy of Judas on Good Friday, and burn it on Easter Sunday.
In Australia, the marsupial Easter Bilby took the job from the Easter Bunny. This campaign aims to educate the population on the protection of their native fauna.
1.2- Halloween
It is a festival of Celtic origin that is traditionally celebrated in Anglo-Saxon countries each October 31st. This day corresponds to both All Hollow’s Eve for the Christian world, and as a secular celebration that has become popular in several countries worldwide. This is mostly due to the costumes that children get to dress up in before they go door-to-door asking for sweets after screaming the traditional expression “trick-or-treat” at each door. Also, adults celebrate at parties and carnivals dressed in traditional costumes. In addition, many houses and shops decorate for this celebration by placing pumpkins, ghosts’ posters, spiders’ ornaments, and witch garlands on their doors and windows. This secular celebration is gaining more followers every year who are joining the search for the best Halloween costume yet.
1.3- Christmas
Christmas day is a public holiday in many countries. This day is celebrated on December 25th and it’s a very significant day for the Christian world because Jesus’s birthday is celebrated.
Several traditions are related to this celebration including the Christmas tree, generally pine, that families enjoy decorating together. Besides trees, you can also find numerous Christmas decorations placed on houses, shops, and streets. In addition, there are Christmas markets to buy gingerbread cookies, eggnog, and even more decorations for the Christmas tree. Another remarkable tradition is the advent calendar, which hides small presents to be discovered during the days leading up to Christmas. Finally, there are the presents that children receive from Santa Claus, family, and friends.
One other favorite tradition on this date is listening to Christmas carols on the streets as they walk from house to house singing new songs for each family to enjoy. Finally, many families gather to enjoy a traditional family dinner on December 24th. Undoubtedly, it is a celebration that brings happiness and family unity to many people worldwide.
These are just some of the traditional celebrations around the world. Certainly, there are other festivities that are widely celebrated. However, this article named some of the most well known and most popularly celebrated throughout the world.
2- English capitalization rules
Capitalize the first word of a sentence and the first word after a period.
Examples:
These are the customs about the southern towns
Afterward, we refer to the northern towns.
Capitalize proper nouns and adjectives derived from proper nouns.
Examples:
Boris Johnson is British.
Millennium Bridge.
This is a Chilean song.
Capitalize the first word of a quote
Example:
Richard said, “Japanese customs seem interesting to him”.
Capitalize days, months and planets.
Examples:
Catalina is going to work from Monday to Friday, from March to June.
Saturn is known for its rings.
Capitalize holidays.
Examples:
I love Christmas.
My family traditionally dresses up for Halloween.
Capitalize words in titles.
Example:
President Trump addressed the country.
Capitalize countries, cities, nationalities, languages and religions.
Examples:
Ireland’s capital is Dublin. The majority of the population considers itself Catholic. Spanish is the official language of Chile.
Capitalize time periods and events.
Example:
The Victorian period was during the Industrial Revolution.
Capitalize relative family names and nicknames when they are used like names. If a family member is not being directly addressed, the title shouldn’t be capitalized.
Examples:
You look great, Mom!
Ben is a good actor (from Benjamin).
3- Reminder
Don’t capitalize a title when it’s used in place of a name.
Example:
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Don’t capitalize occupations before full names.
Example:
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Don’t capitalize possessives, adjectives, or nouns.
Example:
| My mom bakes a cake. Marcia’s granny cooks very well. |
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Don’t capitalize cardinal directions.
Example:
| Go straight north and turn at the corner. We live in southern Italy. |
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| I'm going to travel |
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Don’t capitalize the first item in a list that follows a colon (except for proper nouns).
Example:
| The sweets that are given on Easter are the following: chocolate eggs, marzipan animals, and chocolates rabbits. | |
| My brother bought the following: |
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Don’t capitalize seasons.
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| My favorite season is spring. | |
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