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Customs play a(1)
significant
significant
role in festivals,but sometimes they can change over time.With the development of modern society and the spread of new ideas,some traditions may fade(2)
away
away
and others may be established.One example is the(3)
typical
typical
Chinese Spring Festival custom of lighting firecrackers to drive away the evil spirits and celebrate the new year.Nowadays,many big cities have given up this custom in order to avoid air pollution.Another example is Halloween,which slowly became an exciting festival for children,in spite of its religious origins.Festivals are becoming more and more(4)
commercial
commercial
,with business(5)
taking
taking
advantage of the celebrations.Online shopping websites and social(6)
media
media
apps have made it much easier for the public to spend more on gifts for their loved ones.Although some believe festivals should not be commercialised,others believe the increase in spending is good for the economy and public happiness.
Festivals are an important part of society.They(7)
reflect
reflect
people's wishes,(8)
beliefs
beliefs
,(9)
faiths
faiths
,and attitudes towards life.They are(10)
occasions
occasions
that allow us to relax and enjoy life,and forget about our work for a little while.They help us understand where we came from,who we are,and what to appreciate.And if you study festivals carefully,you may be surprised to find that different cultures actually have a lot in common after all.