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Cultural Festivals Tied to Seasonal Shifts

Subject: Static GK (General Knowledge)

Book: General Time Knowledge

Many cultural and religious festivals align with solstices, equinoxes, and other celestial events marking seasonal change. Examples include Midsummer celebrations in Northern Europe and Diwali in India, which corresponds to the Hindu lunisolar calendar. Such festivities often highlight themes of renewal, harvest, or the triumph of light over darkness. People searching these dates discover the deep interplay between astronomy and communal gatherings. Recognizing these seasonal links offers a richer appreciation for how cultures anchor traditions around shifting daylight and weather patterns.

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