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 for children. Santa Claus was derived from St. Nicholas. (Wikipedia)

Epiphany is a day in the Christian calendar celebrating the Magi from the east visiting the infant Jesus. Eastern Christianity celebrates this event about two weeks later.) (Wikipedia)

This is the day before Ash Wednesday and the beginning of the penitential season of Lent. Often it is a time of eating decadent foods and celebration before a traditional season of fasting.

Ash Wednesday is a holy day of prayer and fasting in many Western Christian denominations. It is preceded by Shrove Tuesday and marks the first day of Lent, the six weeks of penitence before Easter. (Wikipedia)

Mothering Sunday is a day honouring mother churches, the church where one is baptized and becomes "a child of the church". It is celebrated in the UK, Ireland, and some Commonwealth countries. (Wikipedia)

The day commemorates Saint Patrick and the arrival of Christianity in Ireland, and, by extension, celebrates the heritage and culture of the Irish in general. Celebrations generally involve public parades and festivals, and the wearing of green attire or shamrocks. (Wikipedia)

This is the Feast day of the Christian St. Joseph, the husband of Mary and legal father of Jesus. St. Joseph is the patron saint of Canada. (Wikipedia)

Palm Sunday happens on the Sunday before Easter. The day commemorates Christ's triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Its name originates from the palm branches waved by the crowd to greet and honor Jesus as he entered the city. (Wikipedia)

Good Friday is a Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus and his death at Calvary. For many it is a day of fasting and religious services. (Wikipedia)