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 the Scandinavian countries where a girl selected St. Lucy leading a procession of women with a white gown, red sash, and a crown of candles.... 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 travel to houses designated as inns. At the end of the evening carols are sung and children break open a star-shaped piñata. (Wikipedia)
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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, and read poetry. (Wikipedia)
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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
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Hanukkah (Jewish)
Hanukkah is an eight day Jewish festival of celebrating the recovery of Jerusalem and rededication of the second temple. It is also known as the festival of lights with use of the Hanukkah menorah. (Wikipedia)
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Kwanzaa (African American)
Kwanzaa is a six-day celebration of African-American culture. Celebrations recognize the seven principles of Kwanzaa: unity, self-determination, responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity, and faith. (Wikipedia)
