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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.
Baptism of the Lord – (Western Christianity in countries where Epiphany is celebrated on January 7 or 8) Sunday following January 6: January 12 . Baptism of the Lord (Roman Catholicism, Anglicanism, Lutheranism, in countries where Epiphany is celebrated on January 7 or 8) Plough Sunday ; Day after Plough Sunday: January 13 . Plough Monday
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 is one of the most globally celebrated holidays in the world. But not everybody celebrates the same way—or even on the same day. While Christmas is, at its core, a Christian holiday ...
A special Christmas family meal is traditionally an important part of the holiday's celebration, and the food served varies greatly from country to country. Some regions have special meals for Christmas Eve, such as Sicily, where 12 kinds of fish are served. In the United Kingdom and countries influenced by its traditions, a standard Christmas ...
In Finland (and many other countries around the globe), St. Lucia Day on December 13 is one of the main events of the holiday season. On this date, the eldest girl in each family sometimes dons a ...
As Holy Week nears an end, Christians around the world are observing Good Friday, which recalls Jesus' death by crucifixion. Holy Week began with Palm Sunday, in commemoration of the arrival of ...
This category is for Christian holy days that are tied to the liturgical year. For major special events, outreaches, awards, etc., which have a Christian character or emphasis see Category:Christian events. For calendars of feasts and saints, see Category:Liturgical calendars.