April Fool's Day
When is it? on April 1st of every year
Where is it celebrated? In the Western World
How is it celebrated? The day is marked by the commission of good humoured or funny jokes hoaxes and other practical jokes of varying sophistication on friends, family members, teachers, neighbors, work associates, and others with the aim to embarrass the stupid and naive.
What is the history of it? In Chaucer's Canterbury Tales (1392), the "Nun's Priest's Tale" is set Syn March bigan thritty dayes and two.[3] Chaucer probably meant 32 days after March, i.e. May 2,[4] the anniversary of the engagement of King Richard II of England to Anne of Bohemia, which took place in 1381. However, readers apparently misunderstood this line to mean "March 32," i.e. April 1.[5] In Chaucer's tale, the vain cock Chauntecleer is tricked by a fox. (more information: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/April_Fools%27_Day#Origins)
Cinco de Mayo
When is it? on May 5th
Where is it celebrated? In Mexico
How is it celebrated? Each May 5 in Mexico, all conscripts are fulfilling their military service in state capitals pledge allegiance to the flag and the institutions they represent. The Battle of Puebla.
What is the history of it? that commemorates the Mexican army's unlikely victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, under the leadership of General Ignacio Zaragoza Seguín
Anzac Day
When is it? 25 April every year
Where is it celebrated? is a national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand
How is it celebrated? Anzac Day is a national public holiday and is considered one of the most spiritual and solemn days of the year in Australia. Marches by veterans from all past wars, as well as current serving members of the Australian Defence Force and Reserves
What is the history of it? It now more broadly commemorates all those who died and served in military operations for their countries
Groundhog Day
When is it? February 2
Where is it celebrated? in the United States and Canada. The most famous is held in the town of Punxsutawney, located in the State of Pennsylvania.
How is it celebrated? try to predict the length of winter by the behavior of a groundhog
What is the history of it? This tradition is celebrated in many towns throughout the U.S.. UU., And even in Canada (where the most famous groundhog Wiarton Willie is called), however, is the groundhog Punxsutawney Phil of the most famous, with a tradition of more than a century (especially since 1887).
Valentine's Day
When is it? on February 14th
Where is it celebrated? is a traditional celebration in some English-speaking countries
How is it celebrated? people in love exchange gifts
What is the history of it? The reference to Valentine's Day, name of several saints, two of which make their liturgical celebration on February 14: Bishop Valentine of Terni and Valentine of Rome, martyr
Easter
When is it? The traditional Christian Easter lasts 50 days from Easter Sunday, which is dated variable. [1] This Sunday is always following the first full moon of the equinox (and always falls between 22 March and 25 April)
Where is it celebrated? in countries of Christian tradition
How is it celebrated? The conclusion is different by function in the Jewish or Catholic tradition.
What is the history of it? Easter is the Christian holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ
Las Posadas
When is it? during the days before Christmas’ Day
Where is it celebrated? In Mexico and the other latin countries
How is it celebrated? The piñata is a traditional building made of mud and paper or paper used only as a representation of the cardinal sins in the Catholic religion, they should break with a stick that represents the strength and power of God, and the sweet fall break fruit which was stuffed, these are rewards and gifts to overcome sin.
What is the history of it? One of the first missionaries, the Augustinian friar Diego de Soria, requesting authorization for the Pope to celebrate Mass in nine days before Christmas to celebrate the birth of Christ as the true sun and light of the world, to which the Vatican gave such authorization, which the Augustinians promoted the substitution of characters and so pre-Hispanic god disappeared and kept the celebration, giving Christian features.
Tet Nguyen Dan
When is it? It is the Vietnamese New Year marking the arrival of spring based on the Lunar calendar, a lunisolar calendar.
Where is it celebrated? is the most important and popular holiday and festival in Vietnam
How is it celebrated? Vietnamese people usually return to their families during Tết. Some return to worship at the family altar or visit the graves of their ancestors in their homeland. Although Tết is a national holiday among all Vietnamese, each region and religion has its own customs.
What is the history of it? I have not found this information