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Countdown to Christmas: Watch live countdown Other key dates this holiday season. Thanksgiving (Nov. 28) Hanukkah (Dec. 22–30) Christmas Eve (Dec. 24) Christmas Day (Dec. 25) Kwanzaa (Dec. 26 ...
The mad rush to the end of the year is on. Here are some key dates to know
Christmas-decorated tree in Central Park Mall, Jakarta, Indonesia. The Philippines reportedly has the longest Christmas season, extending from September [a] to January [b]. Over the country, parols (star shaped lanterns) are hung and lights are lit. Simbang Gabi or dawn masses start December 16 and run for nine days until Christmas Eve. [58] [59]
Observed by: Christians: Type: Christian, cultural: Significance: Preparation for the Second Coming and commemoration of the birth of Jesus: Observances: Church services, completing an Advent calendar and Advent wreath, [1] praying through a daily devotional, [1] erecting a Chrismon tree, [1] hanging of the greens, [1] lighting a Christingle, [2] gift giving, family and other social gatherings
Legendary Christmas gift-bearing figures including Santa Claus, Father Christmas, Christkind, and Saint Nicholas are also often said to depart for their annual journey to deliver presents to children around the world on Christmas Eve, although until the Protestant introduction of Christkind in 16th-century Europe, [10] such figures were said to ...
We refer to New Year’s Day, but it’s really New Year’s Eve we’re often thinking about. The last day of the year is 71 days away, falling on Tuesday, Dec. 31. New Year’s Day is 72 days ...
24 days of Advent. On Sunday past, a thoughtful member of my church brought us a housewarming gift to be used daily during Advent, starting on the first day, which happens this year to be Dec. 1.
1913 – The Italian Hall disaster in Calumet, Michigan results in the deaths of 73 striking workers families at a Christmas party participants (including 59 children) when someone falsely yells "fire". [15] 1914 – World War I: The "Christmas truce" begins. 1918 – Region of Međimurje is captured by the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes ...