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Buy Nothing Day, also called Rebel Against Consumerism Day, is observed on the Friday after Thanksgiving, referred to as Black Friday, in the US and Canada. The rest of the world joins in on Saturday. Founded by Ted Dave and promoted by Canada-based magazine Adbusters, this campaign raises awareness of over-consumerism and over-consumption. On this day, there are protests, including cutting up credit cards. Observants refrain from shopping for 24 hours and turn off their utilities.

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Talent, Celebrate Your Unique Talent Day: November 24

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Shannon Hurd's unique talent is that she can throw a football more accurately than any man or professional football player. If she were a man, she'd probably be a multi-millionaire playing for an NFL team. She created this day so others could share their unique talents with friends. Celebrate Your Unique Talent Day first ran in 2005.

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Tulasi Vivah (H): November 24

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Tulsi plant or Tulsi is a goddess in the Hindu religion, and Tulsi Vivah is the ceremonial marriage to the god Vishnu or his avatar Krishna. This ceremony can be performed any time between Prabodhini Ekadashi - the eleventh lunar day of the bright fortnight of the Hindu month Kartik to the full moon of Kartik Poornima. The Tulsi wedding signifies the end of the monsoon season and the beginning of the Hindu wedding season. PLEASE NOTE: We use the Indian civil calendar, the official holiday calendar in India. The Hindu faith has many calendars, each specific to different regions and tribes, with dates and celebrations marked by differing positions of the sun, moon, and stars. Names of months and holidays and the corresponding dates in the Gregorian Calendar may vary widely from one calendar to the next. Determine the proper calendar before attending local events.

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You Are Welcome Day: November 24

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You are Welcome Day plays on the American holiday of Thanksgiving. Friday might be the polite response day of "You are welcome."

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Aura Awareness Day, Intl.: November 25

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The human energy body, or aura, surrounds every person and changes according to our health, mood, and character. Auras can be seen and felt. International Aura Day is about discovering your aura and learning how to energize your aura through visualization and meditation.

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Blasé Day: November 25

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Blasé Day falls around Thanksgiving each year and marks that Netherland of time between festivities. It's when you've got too much going on and no energy to do anymore. In other words, it is a day to have zero enthusiasm for anything. Just another crazy holiday from Wellcat.

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ClauWau (CH): November 25-26 (est)

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ClauWau is the Santa Clause World Championships in Samnaun, Switzerland. This fun event, held every year since 2001, features teams dressed as Santa Claus competing in various circumstances. After the Santa Games, a concert. What better way to kick off the holiday season?

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Come and Take It Day (1778): November 25*

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"Come and Take It!" was a rallying cry during the American Revolution and later turned into the motto of the Tea Party. Tradition states the words were first spoken by Revolutionary War hero Lt. Col. John Mc Intosh, commander of Fort Morris at Sunbury. Mc Intosh shouted the challenge: "Come and take it!" to the British fleet arriving on November 25, 1778. The ships sought to force the fort to surrender, and a standoff resulted in the British leaving temporarily. However, they returned in January 1779 and managed to take the fort then. Come and Take It! has come to epitomize American chutzpah and dogged defiance. This event is one of two Come and Take it Days, with the first based upon an event in 1835. The phrase "Come and Take It!" was first used in 480 BC in the Battle of Thermopylae by King Leonidas of Sparta against the Persians.

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Independence Day, (SR)(1975): November 25

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Independence Day in Suriname marks the anniversary of November 25, 1975, when the nation gained independence from The Netherlands. Independence Day is a national holiday.

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National Day, (BA)(1943): November 25

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National Day in Bosnia and Herzegovina marks the anniversary of November 25, 1943, when it declared its statehood within the federation of Yugoslavia. National Day is a national holiday.

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Old Maid's Day (C)(EU)(305 AD): November 25*

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In France and several other European countries, Old Maid's Day falls on November 25, Saint Catherine's Day (Catherine of Alexandria 287AD-305AD). Saint Catherine was, among other things, the patron saint of old maids and young, unmarried girls alike. At just 18 years old, she was executed for converting to Christianity at the age of 14. She is considered one of the great martyrs of the faith. Old Maid's Day honors her sacrifice on the feast day attributed to her. It is a day for single women to get out and meet potential mates, no matter their age.

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Parfait Day, Ntl. (1894): November 25

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Fancy a fancy fruit sundae? Parfait Day is a perfect opportunity to indulge. Parfait means ‘perfect’ in French. How convenient, eh? Layer up the fruit, cream, and nuts and create something incredible.

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Saint Catherine's Day (C): November 25

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Saint Catherine’s Day in November honors Saint Catherine of Alexandria (287-305AD). The daughter of the governor of Alexandria, she is considered one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers in Catholicism and a martyr in Orthodox Christianity. She was executed as a teenager, approximately three years after converting to Christianity at 14, by Roman emperor Maxentius for her dedication and after refusing to marry him and stating her spouse was Jesus Christ. Her feast day is the 25th of November. On this day, unmarried women attend a ball to honor the saint wearing a hat, especially for this occasion.

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Small Business Saturday, Ntl.: November 25

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National Small Business Saturday® is the Saturday after Thanksgiving in the United States. First observed on November 27, 2010, this shopping holiday encourages people to support small local businesses. Trademarked by the American Express Corporation, buying from participating vendors on this day often delivers increased discounts and additional points. American Express members can sign up under member benefits to extend their yearly discounts.

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Tree Week, Ntl. (UK): November 25 - December 3

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National Tree Week in the United Kingdom occurs during the last week of November. This event highlights the importance of local trees growing in the United Kingdom and signals the winter tree planting season. This event was established in 1975 and is the largest tree celebration in Britain. During this time, members of The Tree Council hold local planting events. Downloadable posters advertising local tree-planting events are available on the council's website.

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