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[29] [30] To this day, the "Christian cultures in Western Europe and Latin America extend the season to forty days, ending on the Feast of the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple and the Purification of Mary on 2 February, a feast also known as Candlemas because of the blessing of candles on this day, inspired by the Song of Simeon, which ...
<i>Caga Tiós</i> on display at the Santa Llúcia Christmas market in Barcelona in 2006. Credit - Greg Gladman—Flickr. C hristmas is one of the most globally celebrated holidays in the world ...
During the Christmas season, we read about the wise men who sought the newborn King. We too are encouraged to seek Jesus and remember Him throughout our month-long celebration.
Observance of Christmas in various locations around the world. The observance of Christmas around the world varies by country. The day of Christmas, 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.
The Christmas season [3] or the festive season, [4] also known as the holiday season or the holidays, is an annual period generally spanning from November or December to early January. Incorporating Christmas Day and New Year's Day , the various celebrations during this time create a peak season for the retail sector (Christmas/holiday ...
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 ...
The Advent season lasts until the first vespers of Christmas Eve on December 24. Christmastide follows, beginning with First Vespers of Christmas on the evening of December 24 and ending with the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord , [ 18 ] on the first Sunday after Epiphany (the latter is on January 6 generally).
24 June: The Nativity of Saint John the Baptist – solemnity; 27 June: Saint Cyril of Alexandria, Bishop and Doctor of the Church – optional memorial; 28 June: Saint Irenaeus, Bishop, Martyr and Doctor of the Church – memorial a; 29 June: Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles – solemnity; 30 June: The First Martyrs of Holy Roman Church ...