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A festival is a special occasion of feasting or celebration, usually with a religious focus. Aside from religion, and sometimes folklore , another significant origin is agricultural . Food (and consequently agriculture) is so vital that many festivals are associated with harvest time.
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Saint Basil's Day: 1 January – In Greek traditions, he is the Father Christmas figure. New Year's Day: 1 January – First day of the Gregorian Year. [1] Old New Year: 14 January – New Year's Day according to the "old" Julian calendar. Includes a winter ritual of strolling and singing that was later incorporated into the Christmas carol.
Cameroon gained independence on 1 January 1960, but does not celebrate that date. Instead, it celebrates the National Day on 20 May commemorating the 1972 Cameroonian constitutional referendum. [27] Canada: Canada Day: 1 July: 1867 United Kingdom: Canada Day on 1 July commemorates the establishment of the Dominion of Canada in 1867. [28] Cape Verde
If the saint has multiple feast days, the latest version should be chosen. Avoid using the Pre Roman Calendar version or the medieval version of the feast day, unless the day is historically notable. If the saint has multiple feast days even in the present time (e.g. Abd-al-Masih), a research should be made on which date are the most notable.
Veganuary (English-speaking world; originated in and headquartered in United Kingdom) [1] National Mentoring Month (United States) [2] Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month (United States) [3] [4]
In contrast to fine art, folk art is primarily utilitarian and decorative rather than purely aesthetic, and is often sold at festivals by tradespeople or practicing amateurs. [1] As at folk festivals, such art and handicraft may also appear at historical reenactments and events such as Renaissance fairs.