Festivals & Customs : Christianity, Buddhism, African Traditional Flashcards
What is celebrated at Easter?
The death and resurrection of Jesus
How did Jesus die?
He was crucified on a cross
How do Christians celebrate Easter?
Go to church
Give each other Easter Eggs
Eat Hot Cross Buns
What do the eggs symbolise?
New life
Hollow inside : the empty tomb
What do the hot cross buns symbolise?
The Cross of the crucifixion
What is the name of the main Buddhist festival?
Vesak
What is Vesak celebrating?
The birth, enlightenment & death of Buddha
When did Buddha live?
About 2500 years ago
How do Buddhists celebrate Vesak?
Go to the temple and offer food to the priests.
They listen to talks on Dharma.
Give food to the poor
Chanting & meditation
Why is it called Vesak?
The name of the month in the Indian calendar
Do all African clans do their rituals the same?
No
What plays an important role in the African ceremonies?
The Ancestors
Name the three times in African life when rituals take place?
- Birth
- When a boy is initiated into manhood
- Marriage
- Funerals
Name two things that usually take place at African rituals?
Slaughter animals
Drink African beer
What are Ancestors
The spirits of death relatives
