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International Day Of Solidarity With Palestinian People (UN)
A day set aside to our support to the Palestinian people in their quest to achieve their inalienable rights and build a future of peace, justice, security, and dignity for all (UN Day)
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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. In Eastern Christian traditions Advent is a nativity fast. (Wikipedia)
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St. Andrew’s Day (Scotland)
St. Andrew's Day is Scotland's official national day. It is also the feast day of Andrew the Apostle. It is marked with a celebration of Scottish culture with traditional food and music. (Wikipedia)
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World Aids Day (UN)
Every year, on 1 December, the world commemorates World AIDS Day. People around the world unite to show support for people living with and affected by HIV and to remember those who lost their lives to AIDS. (UN Day)
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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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International Day Of Persons With Disabilities (UN)
Disability inclusion is an essential condition to upholding human rights, sustainable development, and peace and security. The commitment to realizing the rights of persons with disabilities is not only a matter of justice; it is an investment in a common future. (UN Day)