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Religions and Festivals Who is the patron saint of children? When do Hindus play tricks? Who founded Confucianism? Where is the world's greatest carnival? Where is there an annual fishing festival? Why do people dance round a maypole? What does 'Halloween' mean? Why do people make pancakes on Shrove Tuesday? Who is the saint of light? What does Purim celebrate? What is Shinto? What is Buddhism? What is Ramadan?   Previous: Back to Religions and Festivals Book: 1001 Section: Human World Chapter: Religions and Festivals