Religious Festivals - RS Revision Flashcards
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What are 2 main reason for people having religious festivals?
To give thanks
To remember things
What is the real name for pancake day?
Shrove Tuesday
What do Christians
give up during Lent?
Traditionally, they give up something tempting during the 40 days
What is Shrove Tuesday?
A time when Christians reflect and think about their sins over the past year
What is the most important Buddhist Festival?
Wesak
When is Wesak Celebrated?
It is celebrated on the day of the full moon in may
What does Wesak celebrate?
It celebrates the Buddha’s Birthday and the story of how the Buddha gained enlightenment.
What do some Buddhists do during the celebration?
They might clean and decorate their homes. They will also give money to various charities.
What is Ganesh Chaturthi?
The story of how a boy had the head of an elephant
Families celebrate the arrival of who in there house during the celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi?
Ganesh
What is the world’s oldest religion?
Hinduism
Hindus believe in one god called Brahma who can…?
Appear in many forms.
What happens at the end of Ganesh Chaturthi?
Hindus will emerge Ganesh into the sea
What is the name of the god that Hindus believe is part of us?
Atman
