buddhist holidays- just a small part, not all

Magha Puja is a holiday usually celebrated in February. The goal for the day is generally to commit no sins and do only good. Many Buddhist can be found in a light procession, visiting temples and other Buddhists, wearing robes, practising meditation and generally getting reacquainted with their faith.
Asalha Puja looks to me like a day at church. The day is spent listening to sermons, donating to temples.