Most people have forgotten the meaning behind traditional or religious festivals: during festival periods, people nowadays only want to enjoy themselves. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

Festivals are one of the most significant aspects of every culture.

However

, in the recent

years

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years'

year's

festivals turned into occasions when people just gather and entertain themselves. I partially agree that the meaning behind numerous traditional and religious gatherings has been lost, becoming another reason for the majority of people to party.

To begin

with, the festivals and carnivals

initially

were created in order to celebrate certain days of the year and pay tribute to the inspirational culture.

Also

, during festival periods people

are taught

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teach

such

life values as morals and ethics.

Nevertheless

, festivals are used by numerous governments in order to develop tourism and attract travellers,

thus

making a contribution to the country's economy. The majority of people nowadays look forward to several religious feasts, including Christmas, because of the holidays and off-work days provided rather than to practice religion. The

festivals'

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festival's

prime goal became providing enjoyment for their participants.

On the other hand

, even if people use festival periods, mainly to enjoy themselves and relax, there are still people who remember their initial purposes.

For example

, in some countries school children are taught historical background behind most traditional and religious holidays

such

as Easter and Halloween.

In addition

, families play a huge role in passing

this

knowledge to their children and tell the significance of festivals for the

next

generations. In conclusion, though humanity primarily put enjoyment and fun

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in

at

the

first

place during festive days, I believe most of them are still aware of the role and importance of cultural holidays they love to attend.