Celebrating
Festivals
by
Naming
Animals One
of
the
ways
people
celebrate
festivals
is
by
naming
or
adopting
animals.
This
tradition
is
common
in
many
parts
of
the
world,
and
it
reflects
the
close
relationship
between
humans
and
animals.
Here
are
some
examples
of
how
festivals
are
associated
with
animal
names. 《『浏览更多 小孩起名文章请关注 :起名网,WwW.imqiMIng.cOm」】 Christmas:
Reindeer One
of
the
most
famous
animals
associated
with
Christmas
is
the
reindeer.
In
Western
cultures,
Santa
Claus
is
believed
to
ride
on
a
sleigh
pulled
by
reindeer,
led
by
the
famous
Rudolph
with
his
red
nose.
Children
often
sing
songs
about
reindeer
and
make
crafts
with
reindeer
antlers.
In
some
Nordic
countries,
reindeer
are
also
associated
with
indigenous
cultures,
where
they
are
raised
for
meat,
milk,
and
transportation. Easter:
Bunny Another
popular
animal
associated
with
a
festival
is
the
bunny,
especially
during
Easter.
In
many
cultures,
eggs
and
bunnies
represent
new
life
and
fertility,
which
are
central
themes
in
the
Christian
celebration
of
Easter.
Children
often
have
Easter
egg
hunts
and
receive
chocolate
bunnies
as
gifts.
However,
some
animal
rights
activists
have
raised
concerns
about
the
welfare
of
rabbits
bred
for
commercial
use. Harvest
Festivals:
Turkey In
many
agricultural
communities,
the
harvest
season
is
celebrated
by
feasting
on
a
variety
of
crops
and
animals,
such
as
corn,
pumpkins,
and
turkeys.
In
the
United
States,
turkey
is
the
centerpiece
of
the
annual
Thanksgiving
meal,
which
commemorates
the
arrival
of
European
settlers
and
the
peaceful
coexistence
with
Native
Americans
(although
this
narrative
has
been
contested
by
some
Indigenous
activists).
Turkeys
are
also
raised
for
meat
in
many
other
parts
of
the
world,
which
has
led
to
debates
about
animal
welfare,
environmental
impacts,
and
health
risks. Lunar
New
Year:
Rat In
the
Chinese
zodiac,
each
year
is
associated
with
an
animal,
and
2020
was
the
year
of
the
rat.
Rats
are
considered
auspicious
animals
because
they
are
quick-witted,
resourceful,
and
adaptable.
During
the
Lunar
New
Year,
which
falls
on
a
different
date
each
year
according
to
the
lunar
calendar,
people
often
make
decorations
and
food
shaped
like
rats.
This
year,
however,
the
COVID-19
pandemic
triggered
a
controversial
culling
of
rats
and
other
animals
in
some
parts
of
China,
under
the
pretext
of
preventing
the
spread
of
the
virus. In
conclusion,
while
naming
animals
after
festivals
reflects
cultural
diversity
and
creativity,
it
also
raises
ethical
questions
about
the
treatment
and
representation
of
animals
in
human
societies.
As
we
celebrate
festivals,
let
us
also
reflect
on
our
responsibilities
towards
the
non-human
world
and
embrace
a
more
compassionate
and
sustainable
relationship
with
nature.