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Ohi Day (Greece)
Ohi Day commemorates the rejection by the Greek prime minister of the ultimatum made by Italian dictator Benito Mussolini on 28 October 1940 and the subsequent Hellenic counterattack against the invading Italian forces at the mountains of Pindus during the Greco-Italian War and Greek Resistance during the Axis occupation. (Wikipedia)
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Chhath Puja (Hindu)
Chhath is an ancient Hindu festival. Prayers during Chhath puja are dedicated to the solar deity, Surya, to show gratitude for bestowing the bounties of life on earth and to request that certain wishes be granted. Wikipedia
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Chongyang Festival (China)
Chongyang, or Double Ninth, Festival is observed on the ninth day of the ninth month in the Chinese calendar. According to the I Ching, nine is a yang number; the ninth day of the ninth month in the Chinese calendar (or double nine) has extra yang (a traditional Chinese spiritual concept) and is thus an... Read More
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Samhain (Gaelic/Pagan)
Samhain is a festival marking the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter. Historically it was widely observed throughout Ireland, Scotland, Galicia and the Isle of Man. In the late 20th century it has been take up by neopagans and Wiccans. (Wikipedia)
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All Saints’ Day (Christian)
All Saints' Day, or All Hallows' Day is celebrated in honor of all the saints of the church. The liturgical practice begins in the evening of Oct. 31, All Hallows' Eve. (Wikipedia)
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