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Category: Christianity


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Carnival Season: January 6 - March 4

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Carnival Season runs from Epiphany through Fat Tuesday, and it is the festive period to let loose before the 40 days of penance known as Lent in the Christian calendar. If you plan to travel to predominan...

January

Catholic Schools Week: January 27- Februar...

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Organized by the National Catholic Educational Association, Catholic Schools Week focuses on the positive impact catholic schools have on society. Catholic schools continue to be the most sought-after alt...

January

Christian Unity Week, Intl. (Northern Hemi...

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At least once a year (January in the Northern Hemisphere, June in the Southern Hemisphere), Christians are reminded of Jesus’ prayer for his disciples that “they may be one so that the world may believe”...

January

Christmas (C)(AM): January 6

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<h1>CHRISTMAS IN ARMENIA</h1><h2>A UNIQUE CELEBRATION</h2><span><br>Armenia celebrates Christmas with distinct traditions that reflect its deep Christian heritage. Unlike most of the world, Armenians mark...

January

Christmas, Orthodox (C): January 7

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Various Orthodox Christian faiths celebrate Orthodox Christmas in countries including Russia, Serbia, Bulgaria, Greece, and Macedonia.

January

Epiphany (C): January 6

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Epiphany, or the 12th day of Christmas, marks the official end to the festive season known as Christmastide. Epiphany is the day that the three wise men (magi), following the star of Bethlehem, came upon...

January

Migration Week, Intl.: January 5-11

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The Catholic Church in the United States hosts International Migration Week. It is an opportunity to reflect on the circumstances confronting migrants, including immigrants, refugees, and survivors of hum...

January

Missionary Day (IN-MZ)(1894): January 11

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On January 11, 1894, two Welsh Christian missionaries, Rev JH Lorrain and Rev FW Savidge arrived in the Indian state of Mizoram, where the reverends established India's Presbyterian and Baptist churches....

January

Nosso Senhor do Bonfim Festival (BR-BA): J...

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The Nosso Senhor do Bonfim Festival (Our Father of Happy Endings) is a vibrant and deeply spiritual event that annually graces Salvador in the northeastern state of Bahía, Brazil. It is a fusion of Cathol...

January

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 wi...

January

Plough (Plow) Monday (UK): January 13

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Epiphany has passed, closing out the Twelve days of Christmas for another year. On the Monday following Epiphany, it's back to work and time to plow the fields for this year's crop. Plows are blessed, par...

January

Poverty in America Awareness Month, Ntl.:...

Monthly

National Poverty in America Awareness Month seeks to raise awareness about the 46 million Americans living in poverty. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, the Catholic Campaign for Human De...

January

Pray for Peace, World Day to (C): January...

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On New Year's Day, Catholics come together and pray for world peace, and the Pope sets the topic of the annual prayer in December.

January

Saint Anthony's Day (356 AD): January 17

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Saint Anthony's Day celebrates the hermit monk of Egypt, Anthony the Great (January 12, 251 - January 17, 356 AD). He helped create the monastery system in the Latin, Orthodox, and Coptic churches. His fe...

January

Saint Basil's Day (C) (379 AD): January 1

Daily

January 1 is recognized as Saint Basil's Day by several Christian denominations. St. Basil is said to have been born in central Turkey and is famous for his intellectual brilliance, care for the poor, a...

January

Saint Dwynwen Day (UK): January 25

Daily

Saint Dwynwen is the Welsh saint of love and friendship who died in 460 AD, and he is one of several saints who lived a secluded life in the famous Abby at Llanddwyn Island. For the Welsh, this is an annu...

January

Saint Gudula Day (712 AD): January 8

Daily

The feast day of Saint Gudula celebrated the patron saint of Brussels. A daughter of a wealthy family, she is best known for her charity work.

January

Saint Vincent's Day: January 22

Daily

If the sun is shining today, viticulturists (winegrowers) rejoice. Legend states that if the sun is shining on Saint Vincent's Day, that year's grapes will yield excellent wine. Saint Vincent of Saragossa...

January

San Sebastian's Day (BR): January 20

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Saint Sebastian was a maverick known for his bravery and secret life as a Christian, hiding at the very top of Roman nobility before Rome became Christian. Being Christian was dangerous at the time, yet S...

January

Timket (C)(ET/ER): January 19

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In the Coptic, Ethiopian and Eritrean churches, Timket is the Epiphany celebration marking the baptism of Jesus Christ in the Jordan River. Timket is a national holiday in Ethiopia and Eritrea.

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