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What are all those lights for, and who are these families dancing in circles beneath them? They are celebrating Obon, a festival when people believe the spirits of their ancestors come back to visit their families for a few days. It is not a scary night at all, but a happy, glowing homecoming filled with food, music, and memory.  \nThat glowing homecoming has deep roots in Buddhism, the religion that shaped Obon more than a thousand years ago. People told a story about a monk named Mokuren, a follower of the Buddha, who wanted to help his mother's spirit find peace and joy. Following the Buddha's advice, he offered food to others and felt such relief that he began to dance, and that joyful dance is remembered in the festival today. Because of stories like this, Obon became a time to thank ancestors rather than fear them.  \nThose grateful feelings come to life each summer, usually in July or August depending on the region. Families clean the graves of relatives who have died and light lanterns to guide the spirits back home. At the heart of the celebration is the Bon Odori, a folk dance where people of all ages move together in a big circle around a raised wooden tower. Can you imagine grandparents, parents, and kids all dancing the same steps under the stars? That is exactly what happens.  \nThe dancing and lanterns lead to one of the most beautiful moments of all, which comes on the final night. People place small paper lanterns, each holding a tiny candle, onto rivers or the sea in a custom called toro nagashi. As hundreds of lights drift away on the water, they represent the spirits returning peacefully to their own world for another year. The glowing lanterns floating into the dark are a gentle way of saying goodbye until next summer.  \nSaying goodbye to loved ones is something people do all around the world, each in their own way. In Mexico, families celebrate the Day of the Dead in autumn, while many Christians mark All Souls' Day around the same season. These holidays are not copies of one another, and none of them is simply another country's Halloween; each has its own history and meaning. Still, it is a comforting thought that across oceans and languages, people light candles and remember the ones they loved.  \nObon: Japan's Festival of Ancestors  \nName:  \n\n| Solve each problem.\u003Cbr>Use the article to answer the question.\u003Cbr>1) What do people believe happens during the Obon festival?\u003Cbr>A. The spirits of their ancestors come back to visit their families.\u003Cbr>B. The Buddha travels through Japan to bless every village.\u003Cbr>C. The souls of animals return to live among people again.\u003Cbr>D. The spirits of ancestors leave Japan to travel the world. |  |  |  |  | Answers\u003Cbr>1.  \u003Cbr>2.  \u003Cbr>3.   |  |  |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| 2) What point does the author make about holidays that remember the dead?\u003Cbr>A. Only Buddhist countries hold festivals to honor the dead.\u003Cbr>B. Each holiday has its own history and meaning and is not just another country's Halloween.\u003Cbr>C. Each holiday is really a copy of the older Obon festival.\u003Cbr>D. All of these holidays are celebrated on the very same date. |  |  |  |  | 4.  \u003Cbr>5.  \u003Cbr>6.   |  |  |  |  |  |\n| 3) In the story, what did the monk Mokuren do that is remembered in the festival today?\u003Cbr>A. He carried lanterns down to the river every summer night.\u003Cbr>B. He built the first wooden tower for people to dance around.\u003Cbr>C. He danced with joy after feeling relief from helping others.\u003Cbr>D. He taught families how to clean the graves of relatives. |  |  |  |  | 7.  \u003Cbr>8.  \u003Cbr>9.  \u003Cbr>10.   |  |  |  |  |  |\n| 4) How does the author show that Obon is like holidays in other countries?\u003Cbr>A. By stating that Halloween grew out of the Obon festival.\u003Cbr>B. By naming the Day of the Dead and All Souls' Day as w","cbCaij8ZZtUBgnek","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaij8ZZtUBgnek","pdf",93187,"English","# Obon Festival Overview\n## Spirits and Ancestors Beliefs\n## Buddhist Roots and Mokuren\n## Summer Timing and Family Traditions\n## Bon Odori Dance\n## Toro Nagashi on the Final Night\n## Comparison With Other Holidays\n# Comprehension Questions","[{\"question\":\"What do people believe happens during the Obon festival?\",\"answer\":\"People believe the spirits of their ancestors come back to visit their families for a few days.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the reading explain why Obon became a time to thank ancestors rather than fear them?\",\"answer\":\"It connects Obon to stories such as Mokuren’s experience of relief and joy after helping others, showing gratitude instead of fear.\"},{\"question\":\"What happens during toro nagashi on Obon’s final night?\",\"answer\":\"Families place small paper lanterns with tiny candles onto rivers or the sea, and the drifting lights symbolize the spirits returning peacefully for another year.\"}]","Obon: Japan's Festival of Ancestors - Practice Questions | PDF",1790807530]