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Cuba National Day
- Description:
- Cuba National Day
Haiti National Day
- Description:
- Haiti National Day
NEW YEAR'S DAY - National Holiday in Many Nations
- Description:
- NEW YEAR'S DAY - National Holiday in Many Nations
Sudan National Day
- Description:
- Sudan National Day
Feast of Holy Name of Jesus-Orthodox Christian
- Description:
- The celebration has been held on different dates, usually in January, because 1 January, eight days after Christmas, commemorates the circumcision of the child Jesus; as recounted in the Gospel read on that day, "at the end of eight days, when he was circumcised, he was called Jesus.
Feast of St. Basil - Orthodox Christian
- Description:
- Orthodox Christian commemoration of St. Basil the Great, who wrote a Eucharist Liturgy which bears his name.
Gantan-sai (New Year) - Shinto
- Description:
- Shinto New Year festival observed with prayers for inner renewal, prosperity and health. Japanese welcome in the New Year with prayers for renewal of hearts, good health and prosperity. They wear their best clothes and visit shrines in large numbers. During the seven days of the holiday, people visit one another's homes to offer good wishes for the new year.
Kwanzaa - Interfaith
- Description:
- An African American and Pan-African holiday celebrating family, community and culture, Kwanzaa is observed in many religious communities. Seven life virtues are presented.
Mary, Mother of God - Catholic Christian
- Description:
- A celebration of the mother of Jesus
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