Why do we celebrate festivals?

(celebrate) all around the world, festivals have a wide range of origins, such as the seasons of the year, religions, famous figures, and important events. Every festival has (it) different customs and unique charms.  different they may seem, the spirit of sharing joy, (grateful), love, or peace is common in all festivals.

all the traditional festivals, the harvest festival can be found in almost every culture. This important agricultural festival (take) place after all the crops have been gathered in. People celebrate to show that they are grateful the year's supply of food. In ancient Egypt, the harvest festival (celebrate) during the springtime, (feature) a parade and a great feast music, dancing, and sports. Today, in some European countries, people decorate churches and town halls flowers and fruit, and get together to celebrate over a meal. During the Mid-Autumn Festival in China, families gather to admire the (shine) moon and enjoy delicious mooncakes.