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Category: Christianity
Events, awareness days, holidays, and promotions related to the Christian faith and culture
The Christian category includes events that focus on the Christian faith and culture or draw from it. Some events have their roots in Christianity but are not religious.
Christian Events
World Day of Prayer for the Sanctification...
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WELCOMING NEW PRIESTS INTO THE CHURCH The World Day of Prayer for the Sanctification of Priests is an annual event in the Catholic Church dedicated to praying for priests' holiness and spiritual growth....
January
Ash Wednesday (C): March 5
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Ash Wednesday is the first day of the season of Lent (the 40 days leading up to Easter). In ancient times Christians believed throwing ash over your head indicated to God that you were repenting (changi...
January
Battle of the Oranges (IT): March 3-5
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In Spain, tomatoes launch at revelers during August's annual Tomatina Festiva. In February, the Italians throw oranges for the three day Battle of the Oranges. The Battle of the Oranges is an exuberant...
January
Bretzelsonndeg (LU): March 30
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One of the sweeter, romantic customs in the LEEP Calendar, Bretzelsonndeg in Luxembourg is a Lent tradition occurring on the 4th Sunday of Lent each year. If a young man is interested in a young woman, he...
January
Bun Day (IS): March 3
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Bun Day in Iceland is tied to the Christian observance of Lent and occurs on Shrove Monday before Ash Wednesday, February 22, 2023. Children wake up in the morning and get their parents out of bed. Over t...
January
Bursting Day (IS): March 4
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Bursting Day in Iceland is tied to the Christian observance of Lent and occurs on Shrove Tuesday before Ash Wednesday. It is tradition to eat foods that are not allowed during Lent, including salted lamb...
January
Carnival (VE): March 3-4
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Carnival in Venezuela is a vibrant and lively event, reflecting the country's rich cultural tapestry. As in other Latin American countries, Carnival celebration is deeply rooted in a mixture of indigenous...
January
Catholic Sisters Week: March 8-14
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Catholic Sisters Week, observed annually from March 8-14, is a celebration dedicated to acknowledging and honoring the contributions of Catholic sisters. This event, part of National Women's History Month...
January
Cheesefare (Forgiveness) Sunday (C): March...
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Cheesefare Sunday in the Orthodox Christian Church is the last Sunday before the season of Lent. It is the last day one can eat cheese or fish prior to the upcoming 40 days of fasting, and it is traditio...
January
Exploding Hammer Festival (MX-GT): March 3
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The Exploding Hammer Festival, also known as the Festival of San Juan de la Vega, is a tradition in San Juan de la Vega, Guanajuato, Mexico. It is part of the carnival season leading up to the 40-day fast...
January
Fasching Sunday (DE/AT): March 2
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Part of the Lutheran and Catholic traditions heading into the 40 days of penance and fasting before Easter, Fasching Sunday is the final Sunday service. It is called Tulip Sunday and is Carnaval, German s...
January
Fastelavn (Carnival)(NO/SE/FI/GL/IS/DK) :...
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Fastelavn, a traditional celebration observed in several Scandinavian countries, is a festive occasion that marks the coming of spring and the prelude to the Lenten season. Rooted in both pagan customs an...
January
Fastnacht Day: March 4
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Fasnacht Day has a rich and varied history, and its celebration continues to evolve and adapt to new cultural and social contexts worldwide. Fasnacht Day, also known as Fat Tuesday or Mardi Gras, is a tr...
January
Fat Tuesday (C): March 4
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Fat Tuesday is the nickname given to Shrove Tuesday, a day of repentance in the Christian faith (1 Corinthians 9:27), marking the end of Epiphany. It is part of the Carnaval celebration, leading up to Len...
January
Feast of the Annunciation (C): March 25
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A national holiday in Lebanon since 2010, the Feast of the Annunciation celebrates the Christian and Islamic belief that the Archangel Gabriel appeared to the Virgin Mary and told her she was carrying the...
January
Friday Fish Fry Day: March 7*
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The British began experimenting with frying fish during Queen Victoria's reign. With the Industrial Revolution, this quick-to-prepare and easy-to-eat lunch became a mainstay in British culture. In the mid...
January
Green (Clean) Monday (C): March 10
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Also known as Clean Monday, Green Monday is the first Monday of Lent in the Orthodox Christian faith. It's time to clean the house for the Lent season.
January
Holy Experiment Day (1681): March 4
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Holy Experiment Day marks an auspicious day in American History. On March 4, 1681, William Penn received a charter from King Charles II of England granting Penn specifically, and the Quakers by default,...
January
Knights of Columbus Founder's Day (1882):...
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Founded on March 29, 1882, the Knights of Columbus is a Catholic charity that works with several causes, including disaster relief, providing food, shelter, and clothing for the poor and homeless. Its goa...
January
Lent (C): March 5 - April 17
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The Christian season of Lent is a religious observance that begins 40 days (the days Jesus fasted in the desert and resisted temptation by the devil) on Ash Wednesday and concludes on Maundy Thursday. T...
January
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