This document lists various celebrations that take place in and around Nottingham, England throughout the year. It includes religious holidays like Chinese New Year, Vaisakhi Sikh Festival, Easter, Diwali, Chanukah, and Christmas. It also mentions cultural festivals celebrating diversity, Caribbean culture, and pride. Local fairs like Goose Fair and celebrations marking the end of World War 2 in May are included as well. The document prompts the reader to think about the meaning of celebrations, associated music, food, feelings, and who is celebrated with.

1. CELEBRAT
E!

2. Think about:
- What does the word celebrate
mean?
-What music do you listen to
when you’re celebrating? Is the
music different depending on the
celebration?
-What do you eat?
-How do you feel?
-Who do you spend it with?
WHY do you celebrate this
occasion?

3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTTiK_s2ASM

4. Celebrations:
Nottingham
& Rise Park
School

5. Chinese New Year – Market
Square – February

6. Vaisakhi Sikh Festival parade
– April

7. Christian Easter celebrations
April

8. Celebrating the end of the war
(VE day) May 1945 and 2020

9. Hyson Green Cultural Festival –
Celebrating Diversity - June

10. Nottingham Caribbean Carnival
– July

11. Nottingham Pride Festival –
July

12. Goose Fair – October

13. Harvest Festival – October

14. University of Nottingham – founded
by Jesse Boot Hindu Diwali

15. Jewish - Chanukah– December

16. Christmas– Market Square –
December