International Migrants Day (UN)
International Migrants Day is a day set aside to recognize the important contribution of migrants while highlighting the challenges they face. (UN Day)
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International Human Solidarity Day (UN)
The UN General Assembly, convinced that the promotion of the culture of solidarity and the spirit of sharing is important for combating poverty, proclaimed 20 of December as International Human Solidarity Day. (UN Day)
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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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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)
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Rizal Day (Philippines)
Rizal Day is a Philippine national holiday commemorating life and works of José Rizal, a national hero of the Philippines.
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Maghi (Sikh)
Maghi is celebrated one day before of famous Hindu festival Makara Sankranti and is observed on the same day as Lohri. Maghi is the Punjabi festival and mainly observed by Sikh community. It is traditional to eat sweet rice porridge with milk, which is known as Kheer, on the day of Maghi.
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Epiphany (Christian)
Epiphany is a day in the Christian calendar celebrating the Magi from the east visiting the infant Jesus.
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