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Festivals are an important part of society. They     1    . And if you study festivals carefully, you may be surprised to find that different cultures actually     2    .

Festivals are celebrated all around the world. They have a wide range of origins, such as the seasons of the year,     1    , famous figures, and important events. Every festival has     2     different customs and unique charms. However, no matter     3     different they may seem, all over the world, the spirit of sharing joy,     4     , love, or peace is common in all festivals.

    5     all the traditional festivals, the harvest festival can be found in almost every culture. This important     6     festival takes place after all the crops have been gathered in. People celebrate to show that they are grateful     7     the year's supply of food. In ancient Egypt, the harvest festival was celebrated during the springtime-the Egyptian harvest season. It     8     a parade and a great feast with music, dancing, and sports. Today, in some European countries, people     9     churches and town halls with flowers and fruit, and get together to celebrate over a meal. During the Mid-Autumn Festival in China, families gather to admire the     10     moon and enjoy delicious mooncakes.