Because children from different parts of the world follow different religions and traditions. These are fascinating stories from fascinating children. In Vietnam there is a holiday called Trung Thu. This autumn festival celebrates the beauty of the moon. Children wear colorful masks and carry star-shaped lanterns that represent the brightness of the moon.
Families gather together and spoil the children with treats and tasty moon cakes.
During the month of August there is a celebration in India called Raksha Bandhan that celebrates the love between brothers and sisters. This tradition dates back more than 500 years. Another holiday from India is called Holi. It's a Hindu festival each March to celebrate the wheat harvest. In Zambia they celebrate N'cwala each February in honor of the harvest.