They still happen around the time for the crops and the seasons on which once upon a time our ancestors were entirely dependent. It was also a good excuse for a party.
Humanism is a naturalistic, non-religious philosophy of life (though the word can be used in other ways). There are two specifically humanist annual festivals - Darwin Day on February 12 and World Humanist Day on June 21. Humanists will also value Human Rights Day (10 December), International Women's Day (8 March), World Environment Day (5 June), World Peace Day (21 September) and other such days. Humanists are happy also to celebrate the (pre-Christian) midwinter festival now known as Christmas - some label it Newton Day as Isaac Newton was born on December 25.
No, they are not. Some of their songs have religious themes (The Carpenter, Gethsemane) but these just fit in with their other themes of myth and fantasy.
Religious customs are behaviours which are associated with the forms of worship practised in a particular religion, or which are commanded by the holy scriptures of the particular religion. Thus the practise of "crossing yourself", practised by Roman Catholics, is a part of their worship, and is a religious custom. Likewise, abstinence from pork is a behaviour required by the scriptures of both Muslims and Jews, and is thus a religious custom. Sometimes, however, people think that behaviours practised primarily by a particular religious group are religious customs when in fact they are just . . . customs. For example, the wearing of headscarves by Muslim women in contexts outside of worship is not actually mandated in scripture and is thus just a custom.
The map can show the distribution and concentration of the major religion in the area, including the location of religious centers, places of worship, and significant religious landmarks. It can also provide insight into the diversity or prevalence of different religious groups in the region.
A heathen
Make an excuse and leave, or just leave.
Just in Southern Hemisphere is summer
No, because people may not celebrate festivals for religious reasons.It really depends. In my opinion No. This is because festivals may not be religious, they are just there for fun. And people in Hong Kong swap religion for materialism... No way that is a good thing...So my answer: No.
They were part of religious festivities in honour of the god/gods, just as athletic games were.
Because people just want an excuse to go wild and party and get drunk. They regret it later, but it does NOT have to do with the holiday!!! Anything you buy me.
we think its just a nother excuse for wet backs like yourself and hicks like us to get drunk and party
Native Americans danced for religious ceremonies, festivals, honor their gods, or just for entertainment
no
Like a baptism/naming ceremony. Hindus have a weakness for ceremonies and festivals. They just need an excuse. Actually there are 14 ceremonies for a child from conception to end of studies and entry into the house-holder stage. See Wikipedia -Samskaras (Hinduism). :)
Being drunk is no excuse. Many people get drunk and may be attracted to someone else at a party, but most 'look and don't touch.' Get rid of your boyfriend because he'll cheat on you again and being drunk just isn't a good enough excuse.
It depends on what the excuse is for. If it is a legitimate, or true, excuse, you just go to the teacher and tell them what happened. If you're trying to lie to excuse you not wanting to do your work -- don't bother, the teacher will know you're lying. Just say you didn't do it.
i think its just for fun