christmas and other festivals

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Merry Christmas!
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?Christmas in Singapore?

• In Japan, Christmas is in winter.
• What about tropical countries like Singapore?

Presenter Notes
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?Christmas in Singapore?

• Christmas is a public holiday! WOOHOO!
• 20.1 of Singaporeans are Christian
• Illuminations and decorations
• Christmas markets

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?Christmas in Singapore?
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Other Religious Holidays in Singapore
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Good Friday

• WHEN?
• Usually in March or April
• Friday before Easter Sunday
• HOW DO WE CELEBRATE?
• Special services and prayers
• Easter egg hunts
• Painting Easter egg

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Hari Raya Puasa Haji

• Hari Raya Puasa (Eid-ul-Fitr)

• Hari Raya Haji (Eid-ul-Adha)

• WHEN IS IT?
• End of Ramadan (fasting month / 9th month)
• Around summer
• HOW IS IT CELEBRATED?
• Illuminations and bazaars
• Special prayers, feasts, visiting family, asking
  for and giving forgiveness, and

• WHEN IS IT?
• 10th day of Zulhijjah (12th month)
• Around autumn
• HOW IS IT CELEBRATED?
• Special prayers, feasts, sacrifice and donation
  to the poor

Presenter Notes
To remember Abrahams sacrifice

To mark the end of the Haj pilgrimage to Mecca

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Deepavali / Diwali

• WHEN IS IT?
• Usually in late October or early November
• HOW IS IT CELEBRATED?
• Illuminations and bazaars
• Rangoli, family gatherings and feasts
• Special prayers

Presenter Notes
Festival of lights to commemorate the victory of
light over darkness.

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Vesak Day

• WHEN IS IT?
• In May or June
• HOW IS IT CELEBRATED?
• Special prayers, helping the needy, processions
• Eating vegetarian meals

Presenter Notes
Buddhas birthday