Germany hosted the first-ever virtual Christmas market in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

South Africa introduced a public holiday known as 'Freedom Day' in 2021 to celebrate the end of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Vietnam introduced a public holiday to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival in 2021.

Diwali in 2021 was celebrated in India with a focus on environmental sustainability, leading to the planting of millions of trees.

India celebrated its 75th Independence Day in 2022 with a grand parade and cultural events.

Qatar hosted the FIFA World Cup in 2022, which is associated with national festivities and celebrations.

Brazil introduced a public holiday to celebrate the Day of Mourning for the victims of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2022.

Indigenous Peoples' Day was celebrated in the United States in 2022, focusing on honoring Indigenous peoples and their cultures.

Diwali is predominantly celebrated in India as the Festival of Lights.

Eid al-Fitr is the main celebration that marks the end of Ramadan for Muslims around the world.

The main theme of Holi, celebrated in March 2022, is the victory of good over evil.

Eid al-Fitr celebrates the end of Ramadan and is observed by Muslims worldwide.

Pongal is celebrated in South India as the 'Thanksgiving of India' for the harvest.

Hanukkah is the Jewish festival celebrated in December that commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem.

Hanukkah is the Jewish festival that commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem.

Eid al-Fitr, celebrated on May 13, 2021, signifies the end of Ramadan.

Thanksgiving is primarily a harvest festival celebrated in the United States.

Sri Lanka celebrates the festival of Vesak, marking the birth, enlightenment, and death of Buddha.

China celebrated the Lunar New Year on February 1, 2022, marking the Year of the Tiger.

Brazil hosts the famous Carnival festival known for its elaborate parades and samba music.

Brazil hosts the famous Carnival festival, known for its vibrant parades and samba music.

Hanami is the festival celebrated in Japan to mark the arrival of spring and features cherry blossom viewing.

Carnival is the festival celebrated in Brazil known for its vibrant parades and samba music.

Hanukkah, celebrated in December 2021, marks the Jewish Festival of Lights.

Holi is celebrated in India as the festival of colors, marking the arrival of spring.

Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a festival in Mexico that honors deceased loved ones.

Oktoberfest, celebrated in October 2021, is known for its colorful costumes and is a major event in Germany.

Navratri, celebrated in October 2022, is associated with the Hindu goddess Durga.

Día de los Muertos, celebrated in October, is a major cultural event in Mexico known for its vibrant parades.

The Sinulog festival is celebrated in the Philippines in January in honor of the Santo Niño, known for its colorful street dancing.