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Celebration Wheel

Spin for a random celebration — to pick a party theme, to plan a class activity or to play a guessing game.

Birthday pa…HalloweenChristmasNew Year's …ThanksgivingEasterValentine's…DiwaliHanukkahLunar New Y…EidMother's DayFather's DayIndependenc…CarnivalGraduation …Baby showerHousewarmingAnniversaryPajama day

Tip: Ctrl + Enter (⌘ + Enter on Mac) runs it, from the list or from the page.

How it works

  1. Remove the occasions that don't fit, or choose a preset.
  2. Spin and read the celebration that lands.
  3. Plan a theme, a menu or a game around it.

What people use it for

  • Party theme

    Spin for the theme of the next get-together.

  • Class discussion

    Each group explains how a celebration is marked in a different place.

  • Guessing game

    Act out the celebration without words.

Questions

Are the dates included?
No. Many of these celebrations move from year to year or depend on the country, so check a reliable calendar before you plan.
Are all the celebrations on the list religious?
No. The list mixes family occasions, festivals and cultural or civic holidays. Remove any that don't suit your group.