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Festivals of all kinds __1__(hold) everywhere since ancient times, and they are still celebrated around the world now. So today's festivals have many __2__(origin), some religious, some seasonal, and some for special people or events.
Festivals of the Dead are held __3__(honour) the dead or to satisfy the ancestors, __4__ might return either to help __5__ to do harm. Some festivals are held to honour famous people, such as the Dragon Boat Festival honouring the famous ancient poet—Qu Yuan, Columbus Day in memory __6__ the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the New World, and so on. Harvest and Thanksgiving festivals can be very happy events. People are grateful because their food is __7__ (gather) for the winter and the agricultural work is over. Spring Festivals are the most __8__(energy) and important ones, which look forward __9__ the end of winter and to the coming of spring.
In a word, festivals let us enjoy life, be proud of our customs and forget our work __10__ a little while.
