In every country is celebrated to commemorate certain events religious, political or cultural. Each is holding its history and the features that make it a center of attraction for tourists.

Brazil Carnival

·  Location: Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo and Salvador.

·  Date: begins 40 days before Easter.

·  Story: Like all carnivals, has its origins in the Catholic religion. Subsequently, the festival was paganizó. In Portugal, in the eighteenth century there was entrudo, feast that consisted of throwing water on each other. The party was banned by the bourgeoisie considered by violent.

In the nineteenth century the feast arrived in Brazil and began to be celebrated with parades of people playing and dancing. Thus emerged what is now known as the Carnival in Brazil or do Brasil Carnaval in Portuguese.

·  Observances: thousands of people each year witness the spectacular parades which take place in major cities around the country. The grandeur of the costumes and warm atmosphere makes this the most famous carnival in the world.

The blocos, disguised groups of people around the same subject wearing glitter and colors, are the main protagonists of these feasts. A samba rhythm and percussion parade through the streets of the cities of Brazil and turned the country into a global center for a few days.

This festival annually attracts tourists from all corners of the world. Its content has driven erotic, a few years ago, the initiative to distribute more than ten million condoms among attendees.

Independence Day USA

·  Location: United States.

·  Date: July 4.

·  History: This celebration commemorates the formal adoption of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The party began to be celebrated as an official in 1941.

·  Observances: this day Americans remember the foundations on which their country was founded. It proclaims freedom and held parades and concerts. As brooch final fireworks are launched. The main protagonist in all events is the national flag.

Halloween

·  Place: Anglo-Saxon countries.

·  Date: October 31.

·  History: Halloween is a feast anglosajona. It comes from the Celts, but was transferred by European immigrants to the United States around 1846.

The origins of the festival can be traced back 2,500 years ago, when the Celts celebrated their final year on October 31. It was believed that on the last day of the year spirits allowed to leave their tombs and take over the bodies of the living to resurrect.

To protect themselves, the Celts decorated their houses with skeletons and dirty in order to frighten the spirits not to enter.

·  Observances: today, primarily in the Anglo-Saxon countries, children were dressed corpses, skeletons and other costumes related death to come out and ask for sweets and candy door to door. More and more countries are joining this tradition.

Thanksgiving Day

·  Location: United States.

·  Date: fourth Thursday of November.

·  History: The festival has its origins in the early colonizers of America. In late November 1620, 100 pilgrims arrived in Massachusetts with the idea of colonizing the area.

The wave of cold winter surprised them and, thanks to the help of the natives who provided them food, half managed to survive. The following year, the pilgrims decided to share with the natives its first harvest.

·  Celebration: Day of Thanksgiving is the biggest party in the United States. It does not have a religious character itself, but is grateful to God for the goods purchased.

It is celebrated with a family dinner. The menu is typical turkey stuffing corn, sage and bread, accompanied by red cranberry sauce, vegetables and mashed potato. The dessert is usually pumpkin or apple pie.

Chinese New Year

·  Location: China.

·  Date: do not have a fixed date, will be held at the second new moon after the Winter Solstice. In 2008 will be on February 7 and on January 26 2009.

·  History is one of the most significant holidays for the Chinese people throughout the world, regardless of the origin of their ancestors. It is also known as the Festival of the Lunar New Year because it is based on the lunar calendar. It is a day on which families gather. His story is based on a multitude of legends.

·  Observances: Acts start on New Year's Day with the ritual homage to the ancestorsThen they venerate the gods. Then, the younger members of the family presented his respects to the elderly still living.

One of the best-known celebrations of the Chinese New Year is the dance of the dragon and lion. The heads of these animals, according to Chinese tradition, ahuyentan evil. The nimble dance groups who go inside the animals make the show something unique.

Independence Day in México

·  Location: Mexico.

·  Date: September 16.

·  History: This appears to be holding commemoration of the independence of Mexico in 1821. Remember the fight led by Miguel Hidalgo Cura and General Ignacio Allende for independence. These two figures are large banners of Mexican society.

·  Observances: in all Mexican cities this day is celebrated with parades and events popular in honor of the flag. In some places even represent the most prominent battles.

In the afternoon, in every city where there verbenas popular danced to the sound of mariachis and eat dishes such as pozole, enchiladas, tamales, atole or fritters.