Note
roll ころがる;
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In England, there is a special and fun tradition called the Cheese Rolling event. It happens every year at Cooper’s Hill in Gloucestershire. People run after a big wheel of cheese that rolls down a very steep hill. They try to catch the cheese, but it rolls very fast and they can’t catch it. Instead, they often fall and roll as they try to run down the hill. This makes everyone laugh and creates a very funny and wild scene. This old tradition has been around for many years and people from all over the world come to see it. It shows the funny and strange side of British sports.
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Notes:
ancestor: 祖先 (そせん)
grave: 墓 (はか)
incense: 香 (こう)
altar: 祭壇 (さいだん)
cemetery: 墓地 (ぼち)

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In different cultures around the world, similar traditions exist to remember and honor ancestors, much like Japan’s Obon festival in August. In China, there’s the Qingming Festival, also known as Tomb-Sweeping Day, usually in April. Families visit the graves of their ancestors to clean the tombs, offer food, and burn incense.

In Mexico, there’s the famous “Día de los Muertos” or “Day of the Dead” in early November. Families create altars with photos, foods, and items loved by those who have passed away, celebrating their lives with music and festivities.

In the United States and England, while there isn’t a specific festival like Obon, Memorial Day in the U.S. and Remembrance Day in the U.K. are days to honor those who have died, particularly in military service. People visit cemeteries, lay wreaths, and hold memorial services.

Each of these traditions, from Obon to Memorial Day, reflects a universal desire to connect with and remember our ancestors, showing respect and love across different cultures.
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