1 How did Kazakh nomads tell that spring had begun in ancient times?
2 When is the official public holiday of Nauryz in Kazakhstan?
3 What do people do in preparation for Nauryz?
4 Why is a clean house important for the celebration of Nauryz?

5 What do people eat during this national holiday? What is its significance?

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1) Because ancient times life was very hard and there were no calendars back then.So the Kazakhs waited for a sign from nature that spring had arrived. When they saw the sun shining through the hole in the top of the yurt, they knew winter was over.

2)Nauryz, It begins on the spring equinox, 21st March, and lasts for three days. All three days are public holidays in Kazakhstan.

3)People prepare for Nauryz by planting trees and flowers and cleaning their houses.

4)A clean house is important because, according to legend, the holy man named Kadyr-Ata wanders the streets during Nauryz. His blessing brings prosperity and happiness, but he will only bless a house if it is clean and the people who live there are good.

5)This national holiday people eat Nauryz kozhe.It is a thicker version of a typical milk drink that nomads enjoyed, called kozhe. It is made with seven ingredients to represent the seven days of the week or the seven virtues of life.Nauryz kozhe food very sweet and I love Nauryz holiday!