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Popular Holidays

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Popular Holidays

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  1. Popular Holidays

  2. Christmas25th December (USA) Christmas Day is an annual commemoration of the birth of Jesus Christ, celebrated generally on December 25 as a religious and cultural holiday by billions of people around the world. A feast central to the Christian liturgical year, it closes the Advent season and initiates the twelve days of Christmastide. Christmas is a civil holiday in many of the world's nations, is celebrated by an increasing number of non-Christians, and is an integral part of the Christmas and holiday season.

  3. Islander Day 3rd Monday of Feb. (Canada) Islander Day is a holiday in the province of Prince Edward Island on the third Monday of February. Islander Day was recently created in the province of Prince Edward Island. The province’s premier Robert Ghiz promised in a previous election that he would look at having a new holiday for the province.  He reiterated his promise in April in 2008, saying the new holiday would afford everyone an opportunity to celebrate family and community. The province’s legislator approved the new statutory holiday for Prince Edward Island on November 28, 2008. Symbol of Islander day

  4. Good Friday & Easter March or April (Argentina) Islander Day is a holiday in the province of Prince Edward Island on the third Monday of February. Islander Day was recently created in the province of Prince Edward Island. The province’s premier Robert Ghiz promised in a previous election that he would look at having a new holiday for the province.  He reiterated his promise in April in 2008, saying the new holiday would afford everyone an opportunity to celebrate family and community. The province’s legislator approved the new statutory holiday for Prince Edward Island on November 28, 2008.

  5. THE CARNIVALFeb 20th-25th (Brazil) The Carnival of Brazil is one of the clichés (along with soccer and cafe) through which the world perceives the country. So numerous are the manifestations of the Brazilian carnivals that it surely would not be wise to imagine these events as a uniform phenomenon. In Rio de Janeiro, the carnival, a true Carioca institution, begins in the streets. The "blocos", groups of people from the same neighborhood or the same school, all dressed in costumes, parade to the sound of "bandas", percussion groups playing frenetic music (the "marchinhas").

  6. Fiestas PatriasSep 18th-19th (Chile) September 18, in commemoration of the proclamation of the First Governing Body of 1810, and marking the beginning of the Chilean independence process. September 19, known as the "Day of the Glories of the Army". Within Chile the Fiestas Patrias are often referred to as the Dieciocho, or "18th" because the celebration occurs on September 18. Unofficially, the celebration can last for around a week, depending on when it falls (for example, if the 18th is a Wednesday, celebrations extend from Saturday the 14th, through Sunday the 22nd).

  7. Independence Day July 20th (Colombia) On July 20, 1810, Colombian patriots stirred the population of Bogotá into street protests against Spanish rule. The Viceroy, under pressure, was forced to agree to allow for a limited independence which later became permanent. Today, July 20 is celebrated in Colombia as Independence Day. Colombia is very ethnically diverse, and the interaction between descendants of the original native inhabitants, Spanish colonists, Africans brought as slaves and twentieth-century immigrants from Europe and the Middle East has produced a rich cultural heritage.

  8. Juan Santamaria DayApril 11th (Costa Rica) Juan Santamaría (August 29, 1831 - April 11, 1856), is officially recognized as the national hero of the Republic of Costa Rica. A national holiday in Costa Rica, Juan Santamaría Day, is held every April 11 to commemorate his death. Santamaría was born in the city of Alajuela. When U.S. filibuster William Walker overthrew the government of Nicaragua and attempted to conquer the other nations in Central America, including Costa Rica, he joined them as a drummer boy.

  9. Three Kings DayJanuary 6th (Ecuador) Three Kings Day, a holiday that celebrates the arrival of three wise men bearing gifts for baby Jesus — and marks the end of what some Christians believe is the 12 days of Christmas. For many believers around the world, the holiday is celebrated with festivals, parades and parties. In Ecuador, the celebration is marked by an annual Three Kings Day Parade which includes dancing, costumes, floats — and even live camels It's something that everybody wait to see, because it's so colorful and brings a little bit of joy to the dark and cold days of January

  10. Independence CelebrationsSeptember 16th (Mexico) The initiation of the independence movement in Mexico started on the morning of the 16th of September of 1810 when the priest Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla called the people in the town of Dolores Hidalgo in the state of Guanajuato to fight against the Spanish. This is probably the most important historic date in Mexico, and today is a public holiday and everybody takes the opportunity to buy a Mexican flag, party, and watch the President of Mexico or the local Governor or Major lead a ceremony on the night of the 15th.

  11. Martyrs' DayJanuary 9th (Panama) It is a Panamanian holiday which commemorates the January 9, 1964 riots over sovereignty of the Panama Canal Zone. The riot started after a Panamanian flag was torn during conflict between Panamanian students and Canal Zone Police officers, over the right of the Panamanian flag to be flown alongside the U.S. flag. U.S. Army units became involved in suppressing the violence after Canal Zone police were overwhelmed, and after three days of fighting, about 21 Panamanians and four U.S. soldiers were killed. The incident is considered to be a significant factor in the U.S. decision to transfer control of the Canal Zone to Panama through the 1977

  12. Hero’s DayMarch 1st (Paraguay) It is also known as the Paraguay’s National Defense Day. The holiday commemorates the bravery of the country’s army and famous leader Marshal Francisco Solano López. Moment before his death as he sees his country is overtaken by insurmountable alliance of Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay, he said, “I die with my country!” Paraguay’s Heroes’ Day is marked with public celebration such as parade, public speeches, concerts, cultural shows, among others. Various political groups may also hold demonstrations to remember those who perished in the war.

  13. Fiestas PatriasPeruanasJuly 28th-29th (Peru) The Fiestas Patriasperuanas, or Peruvian National Holidays are celebrations of Peru's independence from the Spanish Empire. They officially consist of two days: July 28: independence won by José de San Martín. July 29: in honor of the Armed Forces and the National Police of Peru. The celebration of Fiestas Patrias in Peru coincides with the vacation periods for the local schools as well as some businesses. Along with Christmas, Fiestas Patrias is one of the most important celebrations of the year for Peruvians and it is normal for local businesses to generate as much revenue as in the month of December

  14. Columbus Day October 13th (Uruguay) It is a great Uruguay holiday which is known as Dia de la Raza, which means Day of the Races. It is used in lieu of Columbus Day in Uruguay and other South American countries. The holiday focuses on highlighting contributions of the native people who were affected by the discovery and resulting colonization instead focusing solely on European contributions. Local culinary traditions are also honored on this day.

  15. Ascension DayMay 17th (Austria) The Ascension of Jesus is the Christian teaching found in the New Testament that the resurrected Jesus was taken up to heaven in his resurrected body, in the presence of eleven of his apostles, occurring 40 days after the resurrection. In the biblical narrative, an angel tells the watching disciples that Jesus' second coming will take place in the same manner as his ascension. The Ascension of Jesus is professed in the Nicene Creed and in the Apostles' Creed. The Ascension implies Jesus' humanity being taken into Heaven. The Feast of the Ascension, celebrated on the 40th day of Easter (always a Thursday), is one of the chief feasts of the Christian year. The feast dates back at least to the later 4th century, as is widely attested.

  16. Restoration dayJan. 1st(Czech Republic) This holiday marks the date in 1993 when Czechoslovakia split into the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Czechoslovakia had emerged as a sovereign state at the end of World War 1 in 1918. It was briefly split during World War 2, before coming under Soviet rule in 1948. In 1968, it became a federation consisting of the Czech Socialist Republic and the Slovak Socialist Republic. Communist rule in Czechoslovakia was brought to an end in 1989 as a result of the Velvet Revolution.

  17. Bastille DayJuly 14th (France) Bastille Day is the name given in English-speaking countries to the French National Day. In France, it is formally called La Fête Nationale (The National Celebration) and commonly le quatorzejuillet (the fourteenth of July). It commemorates the 1790 Fête de la Fédération, held on the first anniversary of the storming of the Bastille on 14 July 1789; the anniversary of the storming of the Bastille fortress-prison was seen as a symbol of the uprising of the modern nation, and of the reconciliation of all the French inside the constitutional monarchy which preceded the First Republic, during the French Revolution.

  18. Anniversary of LiberationApril 25th (Italy) The anniversary of Liberation is celebrated on April 25. Liberation Day is a day, often a public Holiday. It marks the liberation of a place. Liberation marks the date of either revolution, the end of an occupation by others. In Italy, it was the day of the final battles of the European Theatre of World War II and is also the German Surrender took place.

  19. St. Patricks DayMarch 17th (United Kingdom) St Patrick's Day occurs on March 17. It is a national holiday in Ireland and commemorates one of its patron saints, St Patrick. In the United Kingdom, it is celebrated in Irish pubs and in cities, such as Nottingham and London where many people with an Irish background live.

  20. Saint Joseph's Day March 19th (Malta) Saint Joseph's Day, March 19, the Feast of St. Joseph is in Western Christianity the principal feast day of Saint Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It has the rank of a solemnity in the Roman Catholic Church; traditional Catholics celebrate it as a double of the first class. It is a feast in the provinces of the Anglican Communion, and a feast or festival in the Lutheran Church

  21. Defender of the Fatherland Day Feb 23rd (Russia) Defender of the Motherland Day, also known as The Army Day, or Men's Day, is a tribute to all the generations of Russian soldiers from the ancient times till modern days, to all those who courageously defended our Motherland from invaders. On this day the entire masculine population - from boys to old men - receive special greetings and presents. Women have a wonderful opportunity to convey their warmest and kindest feelings to the loved ones and to indulge them with sings of attention and affection.

  22. Independence DayJuly 4th (Poland) The Polish Independence Day is very different from the American 4th of July, with its happiness, feasts and fireworks. The atmosphere on November 11th in Poland is more serious and solemn than plainly happy, although there seems to be a trend to loosen it up a bit and get rid of all the pompousness.

  23. Portugal DayJune 10th (Portugal) Portugal Day is the national day of the southwestern European nation. It is referred to as Dia de Portugal in Portuguese but is officially known as Dia de Camoes, de Portugal e das ComunidadesPortuguesas. The day is celebrated on 10th June every year. 

  24. Ascension Day May 17th (Switzerland) Ascension Day commemorates the ascension of Jesus into heaven forty days after resurrection on Easter Sunday. During the forty-day period before he ascended into heaven, it is believed that Jesus preached and intermingled with his apostles and disciples. According to tradition, Ascension Day was first celebrated in 68 AD, however the first written evidence of the Ascension Day feast occurred in 385 AD.

  25. Eid-al-Fitr1stShawaal (UAE) Eid-al-Fitr (Eid al-Fitr, Eidul-Fitr, Id-Ul-Fitr, Eid) is the first day of the Islamic month of Shawwal. It marks the end of Ramadan, which is a month of fasting and prayer. Many Muslims attend communal prayers, listen to a khutba (sermon) and give zakat al-fitr (charity in the form of food) during Eid al-Fitr.

  26. Day of AshuraMuharram 9th-10th (Bahrain) The Day of Ashura is on the 10th day of Muharram in the Islamic calendar and marks the climax of the Remembrance of Muharram. It is commemorated by Shi'a Muslims as a day of mourning for the martyrdom of Husaynibn Ali, the grandson of Muhammad at the Battle of Karbala on 10 Muharram in the year 61 AH (October 10, 680 AD). According to Sunni Muslim tradition, Muhammad fasted on this day and asked other people to fast.

  27. Revolution Day July 23rd (Egypt) Revolution Day refers to the public holiday in Egypt on 23 July, the anniversary of the Egyptian Revolution of 1952. It is the biggest secular public holiday in Egypt.

  28. Independence DayMay 25th (Jordan ) Jordan Independence Day, is a chance for Jordanians to recall achievements and seek more development, for the great country that is lead by the wise Hashemites. Jordan won its independence and was declared as The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan on May 25, 1946 following the end of the British mandate.

  29. National DayFebruary 25th (Kuwait) Kuwait celebrates its yearly National Day celebration every 25th of February. The National Day is the most celebrated holiday in this Arab country. The history behind Kuwait’s National Day is intertwined with its friendship with the British when it became its protectorate in 1897. The British protected the country against the invasion by the Turks in the same year.

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