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Festival:
Definition
"1. time of celebration: a day or
period of celebration, often one of religious significance" "2. program of cultural events: a
program or series of performances or other cultural events, usually held
at regular intervals, often in one place"
Source
Encarta
BBC - Schools - Religion Information for teachers and students
about the major world religions and their festivals.
Religious Festivals A list of important religious festivals.
... Religious Festivals. While UNSW has attempted to make this
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