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Observance of Christmas in various locations around the world. The observance of Christmas around the world varies by country. The day of Christmas (25 December), and in some cases the day before and the day after, are recognized by many national governments and cultures worldwide, including in areas where Christianity is a minority religion which are usually found in Africa and Asia.
Christmas Day: 25 December and 7 January – celebrated by Christians and non-Christians alike. [6] [7] [8] Anastasia of Sirmium feast day: 25 December; Twelve Days of Christmas: 25 December–6 January; Saint Stephen's Day: 26 December – In Germany, Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Ireland a holiday celebrated as Second Day of Christmas.
Christmas Eve (24 December) – Day before Christmas. Traditions usually include big feasts at night to celebrate the day to come. It is the night when Santa Claus delivers presents to all the good children of the world. Christmas Day (25 December) – Christian holiday commemorating the birth of Jesus.
Wildlife Conservation Day. December 5. Bathtub Party Day. Celebrate Shelter Pets Day. International Ninja Day. International Volunteer Day. Krampusnacht. National AFL-CIO Day. National Blue Jeans Day.
Happy Hanukkah! Here's what you need to know about the Jewish holiday including when it is, what it means and more.
Most Christians celebrate on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar, which has been adopted almost universally in the civil calendars used in countries throughout the world. However, part of the Eastern Christian Churches celebrate Christmas on December 25 of the older Julian calendar, which currently corresponds to January 7 in the Gregorian ...
November 28-December 26, 2019 4th month of the Islamic calendar 1 Rabi' al-thani: November 28, 2019 Qaumee Dhuvas (Maldives National Day) 8 Rabi' al-thani: December 5, 2019 Shia day of Mourning: Martyrdom of Imam Hasan Askari, 260 A.H. Commemorated by Chup Tazia: 11 Rabi' al-thani: December 11, 2019 Urs of Abdul-Qadir Gilani
While Christmas Eve and Christmas Day get most of the attention, there is reason to celebrate past December 25. Three Kings' Day, or the Epiphany, is celebrated on January 6 and marks the arrival ...