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Christianity: aprox. 1.7 billion people world wide are christians.. Christianity sarted around 30 AD. christianity is based on the teachings and life of jesus christ. Christianity was founded in the first century in palestine by the disciple of jesus. Some Christian holidays are: Canada day, The 4th of July,, Christmas, Columbus day, Easter, Halloween, St. Patricks day, Thanksgiving, Veterans day.
The 5 Religions!
Buddhism, began in northeastern india and is based on the teachings of siddharta. there are about 300 million buddhists in the world. is divided into 2 major branches: theravada the way of the elders, and mahayana the great vehicle. Buddhist holidays: Buddhist new year, Buddha day, Magha Puja day (sangha day), Asalha puja day (dhanna day), Uposatha (observance day), Pavaranna day, Kathina ceremony, Anapanasati day, Abhidhamma day, Loy Krathong (festival of floating bowls), The ploughing festival, The elephant festival, Festival of the tooth, Ulambana (ancestor day), Avalokitesvaras birthday, Bodhi day.
Hinduism: was originated in the area now called india. Hinduism is considered a world religion because of its aprox. 700 million belivers and it has influence on many other religions. some people date hinduism back to 15oo BC . Some HIndu holidays are: Nyepi (new year), The Mahakumbh mela, Mahalakshmi
Islam: is a major world religion founded in arabia based on the teachings of a man named muhammed. The muslim population is more than 1 billion people covering many different areas of the world. there are 6 milllion muslims in the united states alone so far. some islam holidays are Muharram, Mawlid al-nabi, Eid al-fitr, Eid al-Adha..
Judaism: Some jewish Holidays are: Hanukkah, Pesach/ passover, Purim, Posh Hashanah, Shabbat, Shavout, Simhat Torah, Sukkot, Tisha B'Av, Tu Bishvat, Yom Ha-Atzma'ut, Yom kippur, Yom Ha-Shoah. Judaism began around 1800 BC. It began in the middle east.
