What are some of the things which people the world over celebrate?
One, birthdays. Obvious. Everyone seems to celebrate their respective birthdays. Irrespective of caste or colur or creed, they all celebrate. Two, marriage. Marriages are big in any culture. Huge monies are spent on getting married whether it is by the american citizen or by a japanese or it is a person in russia. Three, death anniversary. World over, people remember their near and dear ones who have departed and light a candle, do some ceremonies for them.
Birth, Marriage and Death. The three key events in any life. No wonder they are celebrated the world over.