Grade 5 | Social Notes - Our Festivals | Lesson-2.3
The Lesson Title - 'Our Festivals' Lesson 2.3 Social Studies Notes Class 5.
Nepal is a country of cultural diversities. The people of Nepal belong to different races, castes and religions. There are about 125 castes in Nepal living together. They follow different culture, religions and festivals. Different festivals are observed in different parts of the country every year. The Hindus celebrate Dashain, Tihar, Teej, Janai Purnima, Chhath, Kroshna Janmasthami, Shree Panchami and others. The Buddhists celebrate Buddha Jayanti and Lhosar. The Christian communities celebrate Christmas Day. The Muslim people observe Eid and Bakar Eid and the Kirantis celebrate Ubhauli and Udhauli parbas.
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Besides these festivals, Gaura Parba, Sakela Parba, Gyalpo Lhosar, Sonam Lhosar, Maghe Sakranti and many others are also observed in different parts of Nepal.
The government declares public holidays on the occasion of important festivals like Dashain, Tihar, Eid, Chirstmas Day, Buddha Jayanti, Udhauli, Ubhauli and Lhosar. The festivals are really important occasions from cultural point of view and family matter. People get a good chance of family gathering. They freshen their relationship during the festivals. People spend their holidays meetings their relatives and spare some time for religious purpose. Children also rejoice themselves during the festivals as they are offered good clothes and food. Some families plan to travel to new destinations during festivals.
Goddess Durga is worshipped for nine days during Dashain. Lord Shiva is worshipped by married and unmarried women without eating anything for a whole day during Teej. During Tihar (Yam Panchak) festival crow, dog, cow, bull and brother are worshipped in five different days of Yam Panchak. Goddess Saraswati is worshipped for knowledge on Shree Panchami (Basanta Panchami) day. The birth anniversary of Lord Gautam Buddha is observed on the day of Buddha Purnima. The Sun is worshipped on the day of Chhath parba. Similarly, the cow is worshipped on the occasion of Laxmi Puja.
We should observe festivals every year according to our income. We shouldn't be extravagant in celebrating festivals. We shouldn't make unnecessary expenses in buying things, food and clothes. All the family members should enjoy the festivals. The parents should not get too much burden of expenses during the festivals. Such a habit doesn't make us happy and delightful. One should learn to make friendship not enmity. We should also think our health while celebrating festivals. #Swarnim Publication
GLOSSARY:
Extravagant - spending more money for unnecessary items. (#extravagant meaning in Nepali language is असाधारण, अत्यधिक, महँगो.)
Freshen - to make fresh again. (#freshen meaning in Nepali language is तरोताजा, ताजा.)
Spare - extra. (#spare meaning in Nepali language is अतिरिक्त.)
Company - group act of being with others. (#company meaning in Nepali language is टोली, साथ.)
Conflicts - debates. (#conflicts meaning in Nepali language is संघर्ष, विवाद, मतभेद, झगडा.)
Burden - load. (#burden meaning in Nepali language is बोझ, भारी.)
EXERCISES:
1. Match the following.
a.
| The Hindus | Christmas |
| The Buddhists | Ubhauli parba |
| The Muslims | Tihar |
| The Christians | Eid |
| The Kirantis | Buddha Jayanti |
| The Hindus | Tihar |
| The Buddhists | Buddha Jayanti |
| The Muslims | Eid |
| The Christians | Christmas |
| The Kirantis | Ubhauli parba |
| Dashain | Goddess Saraswati |
| Shree Panchami | Goddess Durga |
| Teej | Lord Buddha |
| Laxmi Puja | Goddess Laxmi |
| Buddha Purnima | Lord Shiva |
| Dashain | Goddess Durga Goddess Saraswati |
| Shree Panchami | Goddess Saraswati |
| Teej | Lord Shiva |
| Laxmi Puja | Goddess Laxmi |
| Buddha Purnima | Lord Buddha |
2. Name the following.
a. The main/major festivals of the Hindus.
Answer: The main/major festivals of the Hindus are Dashain, Tihar, Chhath, Shree Panchami, Teej, etc.
b. The main/major festivals of the Buddhists.
Answer: The main/major festivals of Buddhists are Buddha Jayanti, Lhosar, etc.
c. The main/major festivals of the Kirantis.
Answer: The main/major festivals of the Kirantis are Ubhauli, Udhauli, etc.
d. The main/major festivals of Christians.
Answer: The main/major festivals of Christians are Christmas, Easter and Lent.
e. The main/major festivals of the Muslims.
Answer: The main/major festivals of the Muslims are Eid and Bakar Eid.
3. Answer the following questions.
a. Why are the festivals important?
Answer: The festivals are very important because it provides chances for the gathering of family members and relatives which is essential to strengthen the relationship.
b. How should we observe the festivals ?
Answer: We should observe the festivals according to our family income. We should not spend more money for unnecessary items and we should also be careful while taking foods.
c. Why do the children rejoice during the festivals?
Answer: The children rejoice during the festivals because they are offered new clothes and delicious foods.
d. What do the festival signify?
Answer: The festivals signify the true identity, traditions and culture of the related caste.
e. Make a list of festivals observed in your community.
Answer: List of festivals that are observed in my community are-
| S.N. | Festivals observed in my Community |
| i. | Lhosar |
| ii. | Eid |
| iii. | Bakar Eid |
| iv. | Teej |
| v. | Tihar |
| vi. | Dashain |
| vii. | Christmas |
| viii. | Maghe Sakranti |
| ix. | Buddha Jayanti |
| x. | Krishna Janmasthami |
| xi. | Shree Panchami |
| xii. | Janai Purnima |
Extra Question Answers:
1. Write any five festivals which are celebrated in your society.
Answer: The five festivals which are celebrated in our society are -
a. Dashian
b. Tihar
c. Lhosar
d. Buddha Jayanti
e. Teej
f. Holi
g. Shree Pamchami, etc.
#From this lesson 'Our Festivals', Students of class/grade 5 will learn different kinds of festivals, different communities, traditions, etc of Nepalese people.
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