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The Day of the Dead (Día de Muertos) is a Mexican holiday where families remember and honor their deceased loved ones. It involves creating altars (ofrendas), sharing family stories, and the iconic calaveras (sugar skulls). Notes and poems called 'calaveritas' are often shared, typically humorously mocking the living.

Diwali or Deepavali is the Hindu festival of lights celebrated every autumn in the northern hemisphere. Communication practices include exchanging greetings such as 'Happy Diwali,' sharing sweets, and performing Lakshmi Pooja.

Ramadan is the Islamic month of fasting, reflection, and community. Communications include sharing meals (Iftar), increased exchange of religious texts, and recitations of the Quran.

Chinese New Year, also known as Spring Festival, marks the start of the lunar new year. Customs include giving red envelopes (hongbao), family reunions, and dragon dances, with communication often focusing on wishes of prosperity and good health.

Nowruz marks the Persian New Year and the beginning of spring. It includes traditions such as setting the Haft-Seen table, jumping over fires, and sharing poetry. Communication revolves around the exchange of phrases like 'Nowruz Mubarak' or 'Nowruz Pirouz'.

Thanksgiving is a North American holiday celebrated to give thanks for the autumn harvest. Traditionally includes a family meal featuring turkey and communicates gratitude for blessings received throughout the year.

Obon is a Japanese Buddhist custom to honor the spirits of one's ancestors. Communication practices include sharing stories about ancestors, traditional dancing (Bon Odori), and family gatherings.

Hanukkah is a Jewish festival commemorating the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. It includes lighting the menorah, playing dreidel, and eating foods fried in oil. 'Happy Hanukkah' is a common greeting during this eight-day festival.

Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday, is a celebration marking the last day before the Christian season of Lent. Celebrations involve parades, wearing purple, green, and gold beads, and the exchange of the phrase 'Laissez les bons temps rouler' (Let the good times roll).

Holi is a Hindu spring festival known as the festival of colors or the festival of love. Celebrants throw colored powder (gulal) and water on each other and exchange greetings like 'Happy Holi.' It signifies good over evil, and the arrival of spring.

Carnival is a Western Christian festive season occurring before Lent. Traditions include parades, masquerade balls, and elaborate costumes. Communication practices often involve the exchange of music, dance, and playful interactions.