Do you believe in any god or do you believe in the existence of a god or gods? Do you know how many different religious there are in the world? Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam and so on. Have you been to any famous religious sites in China?What are they? The Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang, Gansu Province and the White Horse Temple in Luoyang, Henan Province are the famous Buddhist sites. Mount Wudang in Hubei Province is famous for Taoism. The Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet, is the holy place for Tibetan Buddhism. Are you familiar with the ancient Chinese story Journey to the West? What religion is it related to? Can you name some religious festivals around the world? For Buddhists, there is Nirvana Day, Buddha’s Day or Bodhi Day. For Christians, there is Good Friday, Easter Day, All Saints’ Day, and of course Christmas Day. For Muslims, there is Eid, the festival of sacrifice, Muhammad’s Birthday or Forgiveness Day. For Hindus, there is Great Shiva Night, Humanity Day and the Festival of Lights. For Jews, there is Passover, Day of Atonement or Harvest Festival. What date is Christmas Day? On 25th December. What do you know about Christmas? Christmas Day is a Christian holiday. It is regarded as the birthday of Jesus Christ. To learn more about the ChristmasClick here What do people do on Christmas Day? Although Christmas is a religious holiday, many of the customs and celebrations are not of a religious nature. Before Christmas Day, people will go to shops to buy Christmas decorations, Christmas cards and presents together with wrapping paper for friends or relatives. For food, people will prepare lots of chocolates, nuts and snacks. A roast turkey or goose is usua...
