Why do you think some people like parties, but others hate them?

What local festival in your area or country would be most interesting for a foreign guest, do you think?

Do people spend a lot of money on these parties in your country?

Are any old traditions in your country disappearing? (Why do you think that is? Should anything be done about it?)

Do people nowadays tend to appreciate what public holidays are meant to celebrate, or do they just treat them like any other day off?

Do you think festivals and celebrations are becoming more Americanised in your country? (Can you give some examples? How do you feel about that?)

Do you think any other festivals or celebrations in your country are over-commercialised or have lost their original meaning?