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Paush Purnima occurs on the full moon within the Hindu month of Paush. People bathe in holy rivers, including the Ganges, and pray to the god Ganga to rid them of their sins. A holy dip at Allahabad (Prayag) is believed to liberate the soul from the continuous cycle of death and birth. 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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Pausha Putrada Ekadashi (H): January 2

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Putrada Ekadashi marks the waxing moon fortnight of the Hindu month of Pausha. On this day, devotees fast by avoiding grains, beans, cereals, and certain vegetables and spices while spending the day worshiping Lord Vishnu and praying for the birth of a son. 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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Peace, National Day of (SV)(1992): January 16

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Today marks the anniversary of the signing of the peace treaty between the military-led government of El Salvador and the Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front (FMLN). The treaty ended a 12-year civil war that cost over 75,000 lives and was signed in Mexico City on January 16, 1992.

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Peace, World Day of: January 1

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World Day of Peace falls on the first of the year and encourages all of humanity to pause and think about a world entirely at peace. Each of us can contribute on a personal level, such as making peace with a friend or relative, ending a potentially violent quarrel in a non-violent way, or simply teaching a child to treat others with respect.

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Peach Melba Day, Ntl: January 13

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With Vanilla ice cream, peaches, and raspberry sauce, Peach Melba Day celebrates the Victorian dessert created by French chef Auguste Escoffier during the 1890s. The dessert was the chef's tribute to the internationally famous opera singer Nellie Melba.

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Peanut Brittle Day: January 26

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Peanut Brittle Day celebrates the buttery hard candy of peanuts, caramelized sugar, and butter served in sheets known as peanut brittle. The candy may have originated in the southern United States around the 1890s and is prized for its sweet, buttery, salty taste.

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Peanut Butter Day, Ntl.: January 24*

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National Peanut Butter Day in January is a social event. Peanut butter lovers get together and congratulate one another for their shared love of this American staple, first created in 1890 and patented in 1895.

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Peculiar People Day: January 10

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On Peculiar People Day, we are encouraged to appreciate and honor differences and seek out the peculiar souls surrounding us, even those we ignore, mock, or dismiss. It is a day to celebrate what makes each of us unique. It’s possible Peculiar People Day began to honor an anniversary within the religious movement known as Peculiar People, Plumstead Peculiars, or Banyardites. The protestant sect was created by James Banyard in the mid-nineteenth century and was known for its pacifism and rejection of modern medicine. The phrase derives from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. Today the church is the Union of Evangelical Churches.

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Pediatrician Day, Ntl.: January 28

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National Pediatrician Day honors the medical doctors who care for children. Annually on January 28.

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Peking Duck Day, Ntl.: January 18

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Peking Duck (roast duck), a dish originating in Beijing (formerly called Peking), China, could be considered a diplomatic dish. It was served to then Secretary of State Henry Kissinger on July 10, 1971, and he immediately fell in love with the dish, marking the beginning of US/China relations. The delicacy first appeared during the Yuan Dynasty under Kublai Khan (1279–1368 AD) and was popularized during the Ming Dynasty (1368 to 1644 AD) through the imperial court.

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Penguin Day, Ntl.: January 20

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National Penguin Day in the United States raises awareness of several species of penguins currently threatened by climate change. There are 17 different species of penguins, all native to the southern hemisphere.

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Perihelion Day: January 4

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Perihelion Day is the day when the Earth is closest to the Sun. This day changes yearly, but it's usually in early January. The word "perihelion" comes from the Ancient Greek words "peri," meaning "near" or "close," and "helios," which translates to "the Sun." Perihelion is the opposite of Aphelion when the Earth is at its furthest point from the Sun. "Apo" means "away, off, apart."

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Personal Trainer Awareness Day: January 2

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Personal Trainer Awareness Day coincides with most people making New Year's resolutions to get in shape and exercise. From their 2005 press release on the day: PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FLORIDA (PRWEB) DECEMBER 9, 2005 The co-founders of January 2's National Personal Trainer Appreciation Day, Jim Labadie and Joey Atlas, know the holidays can be a calorically challenging time of year. To avoid increasing weight this season, they advocate starting a fitness plan before the festivities begin. Most people realize getting more physical activity and eating a nutritious diet of small, frequent, and healthy meals six days a week is critical to keeping weight off. However, to keep one's sanity, especially around the holidays, it's a good idea for people to give themselves one "cheat" or "guilt-free" day per week. Other tips include: 1) Walk extra laps around the mall when shopping. 2) Take a 10-minute walk after a large holiday meal to burn calories and improve digestion. 3) Limit alcohol consumption as it often leads to poor food choices. 4) Write down fitness goals and stick to them. 5) Have a clear picture in your mind of how great you will feel after the holidays, having kept the weight off. The website no longer exists for this event, and it is currently unsponsored.

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