Why Festivals Are Important?

Festivals are important part our lives. Festivals are in different forms. Some festivals are cultural, some are national and some are religious and many more. Despite the different kinds in which these festivals are originated, the most important thing is celebration.

Festivals are events associated with religious, cultural or national events. They havesignificant role to play in society. They bring everyone together in the essence of brotherhood and togetherness and alarm us for all the goods in the world. Theyare celebrated at the correct time to break the monotony andbring some cheer into our lives.

Let’s know everything that festivals gift us-

Break the monotony: Festivals are socially accredited breaksto remove monotony associated in daily life.

Meet and greet family:they arethe occasion for gathering members of large family and friends.

Respect relationships:this is the time of the year to cherish relationships and thank the people who have helped us throughout our lives.

Develops a spirit of togetherness: Festivals bring with them a spirit of togetherness and develops relationship amongst people.

Spread joy: Festivals bring joy and happiness.

Creates sharing and caring quality: Along with the spirit of giving, festivals also encourage sharing and caring for one’s family, friends and all other in the society.

Promote brotherhood: Festivals expands brotherhood and unity among the people.

Offer prayers:The most important thing is festivals are also about prayer for person’s wellness and that of all other around.

Maintain cultures and traditions: It helps to carry forward culture and traditions to the next generation.

Teaches traditionalpractices: By captivating children in the festivities, they can be taught about the traditional practices and rituals that are followed.

Memoires history and mythology:Festivals are religious or national and each festival has historical and mythological tales connected with them and celebration is the time to collect these tales and reflect them.

Passing on and promoting culture: It is a means to promote one’s culture by increasing exposure to others of different cultures and to the younger generation within a culture.

Harmonise with nature: Many festivals are also significantfor the connection between humans and nature and encourage us to worship the forces surrounding and protecting the nature.

Promotion of economic activities: Festivals like the Maha Kumbh Mela attract a large number of tourists and pilgrims across the world and also encourage the economic activity.

The effects of festivals are very beneficial for an individual and for the betterment of society. Theyalso free us from monotony of life. Festivals create an environment of cultural harmony and peace among the citizens. They teach us to leave enmity and tie one another in a bond of love. Festivals mix up Moral, ethical, social values of life with entertainment.

By: Saksham Gupta

Content: https://www.importantindia.com/20591/importance-of-festivals-in-our-life/