And a little about each, or where I can find out more
Thanks!!
2006-10-09 10:57:34 · 4 answers · asked by DeAnna 5 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
Christmas Trees
Jack-o-lanterns
http://www.jack-o-lantern.com/
Giving cards on valentine's day
http://www.holidayorigins.com/html/valentines_day.html
and expecting rodents to predict the weather
http://www.holidayorigins.com/html/groundhog_day.html
2006-10-09 11:00:48 · answer #1 · answered by Molly 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Christmas trees - pagan ritual
Fireworks in general are from China
Valentine's Day, Cupid is a Roman God
Champagne (like for New Year's) is from France
2006-10-09 11:07:43 · answer #2 · answered by Phoenix, Wise Guru 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dressing up for halloween, giving gifts on christmas, easter, celebrating new year's eve/day (like Chinese New Year)
2006-10-09 11:07:33 · answer #3 · answered by Jen H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Christmas trees (google--there's too much to list)
stockings...http://www.allthingschristmas.com/traditions.html
easter eggs,,,http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/8149/egg.html
giving Valentines...http://www.emotionscards.com/museum/vals.html
2006-10-09 11:08:39 · answer #4 · answered by Amy G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋