Advent – first Sunday (Christian)
Advent is the Christian liturgical season of preparation and anticipation of the birth of Jesus. The days and weeks of Advent are often marked with Advent calendars or candle-lit wreaths.... Read More
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St. Nicholas Day (Christian)
The Feast Day of St. Nicholas is celebrated with honoring Saint Nicholas' reputation as a bringer of gifts. The day is particularly celebrated in European countries with festivities and gifts... Read More
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Bodhi Day (Buddhist)
Bodhi Day is the Buddhist holiday that commemorates the day that Gautama Buddha is said to have attained enlightenment. Wikipedia
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Geeta Jayanti (Hindu)
Geeta Jayanti is a Hindu observance that marks the day the Bhagavad Gita dialogue occurred between Arjuna and Krishna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra. (Wikipedia)
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Luciadagen/St. Lucy’s Day (Scandanavia)
St. Lucy was a 4th century martyr who brough food to hiding Christians wearing a candle-lit wreath on her head to light the way. The day is particularly celebrated in... Read More
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Las Posadas (Latin America)
Las Posadas is a Christian festival in Latin America. This nine-day celebration represents the 9-month pregnancy of Mary, the mother of Jesus. Each day, two people portraying Mary and Joseph... Read More
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Yalda (Iran)
Yalda Night is a celebration of the Winter solstice celebrated in Iran and other Iranian influenced regions. In the evening people gather to eat fruit (especially red fruit) and nuts,... Read More
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Yule Begins (Germanic/Pagan)
Yule is a winter festival historically observed by Germanic peoples. It has been incorporated into some Christian Christmas celebrations as well as revived in some neopagan practices. (Wikipedia)
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Joseph Smith’s Birthday (Mormon)
Joseph Smith was the founder of Mormonism and the Church of the Latter Day Saints publishing the Book of Mormon in 1829. (Wikipedia)
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Christmas (Christian)
This is the day when Western Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. It marks the end of Advent and the beginning of the 12 days of Christmas. Wikipedia
