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Saint Stephen is one of the most venerated Christian saints, considered the very first martyr who died for Jesus Christ. He was one of Jesus' most ardent followers, often described as a peaceful, calm, an...
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The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is one of the most important Marian feasts in Roman Catholicism, praising the solemn belief in the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Mary is one of t...
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Have you been naughty or nice this past year? On the eve of St. Nicholas Day in Europe, children enjoy wearing masks and chasing the devil (Krampuslauf) out of town. It's a colorful tradition of fun and p...
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Santa Marian Kamalen, also referred to as Our Lady of Camarin, is the patron saint of Guam, a US territory associated with the continent of Oceana. Her feast day, Lady of Camarin Day is on the eighth of e...
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Las Posadas is an evening event that occurs each year during the week of December 16-24. It commemorates the journey of Mary and Joseph, the parents of Jesus Christ, to Bethlehem and their inability to fi...
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Mummer's Day, or the Feast of Saint Stephen, marks the Christian faith's first martyr (or protomartyr). In several Christian countries, his feast day is a public holiday. In Ireland, Saint Stephen's d...
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Navidades is the official Christmas season in Puerto Rico. It begins ten days before Christmas and extends until Epiphany (January 6). Celebrations are vast, colorful, and spiced with the unique fusion of...
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As children across the globe eagerly await Santa Claus's annual journey, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) ensures they can follow his sleigh's every move with their time-honored Santa...
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On December 12, Mexico celebrates Our Lady of Guadeloupe Day. Our Lady of Guadalupe (Virgin of Guadalupe and Our Mother of Guadalupe, The Madonna of Tepeyac, Tonantzin) celebrates the appearance of the...
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Reflection Sunday, the second Sunday of Advent, is a Christian observance. In the church calendar, Advent is the month-long preparation leading up to the birth of Jesus Christ, marked on December 25 each...
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Rejoice Sunday (Laetare Sunday) when is the fourth Sunday of Lent, and Gaudete Sunday is the third Sunday of Advent. During Advent, the four weeks following Christ’s birth, priests and pastors tradition...
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Saint Andrew's Day in Scotland commemorates the martyrdom of St. Andrew, the patron saint of Scotland, who was crucified on an X-shaped cross on November 30, 60AD. Scotland flies the Saltire flag on publi...
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December 6 is Saint Nicholas Day. Acknowledged by nearly all Christian denominations, this day celebrates the life of Saint Nicholas (March 15, 270 - December 6, 343 AD). Known as Nikolaos of Myra, a Gr...
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Santa Barbara's Day has a special meaning for all the young women hoping to marry. The legend goes that if a single girl or woman puts a branch of a cherry tree in water on this day, and it blooms by Chri...
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Like Saint Sebastian, Santa Lucia (Lucy) was persecuted and executed for her faith in pre-Christian Rome in 304 AD at 19. She is considered the bearer of light and the patron saint of authors, salesmen, l...
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Santa's List Day is the traditional day for children to write letters to Santa Claus and tell him what they would like for Christmas. Legend says it is also the day Santa makes his Naughty and Nice lists...
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Simbang Gabi is the official Christmas prayer tradition in the Philippines. It begins nine days before Christmas and includes nine early dawn and nine evening masses (church services). It is the preparati...
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Candlemas, the "Purification of the Blessed Virgin" or the "Feast of the Presentation of Christ in the Temple," occurs forty days after Christmas on the second of February. According to the Mosaic (Hebre...
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This is one for the Bucket List. Everyone in the world should experience Brazil's Carnaval (Yes, it is spelled with an 'a', not an 'i') at least once in their lifetime. Carnaval is about living large and...
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The island territory of Puerto Rico hosts one of the largest and best Carnaval celebrations in the northern hemisphere. The annual party of parades, costumes, merrymaking, and food was first held in 1858....