harvest festivals
Crop-gathering commemorations
Harvest festivals are celebrations marking the gathering of crops, typically held in autumn when the agricultural year's work is complete.
These events give thanks for successful harvests and often feature food, music, and community gatherings.
Many cultures have their own versions—Thanksgiving in America, Sukkot in Judaism, the Mid-Autumn Festival in East Asia.
The church held its annual harvest festival with displays of fruits and vegetables.
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- folk songsInherited communal music
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- oral storytellingTransmitting tales aloud
- feastElaborate ceremonial meal
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Christian fasting season
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