Category: Christianity

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

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

January

Saint Dwynwen's Day (UK): January 25

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

January

Saint Vincent's Day: January 22

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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 saint, known for his bravery and his under cover life as a Christian, hiding at the very top of Roman nobility, before Rome became Christian. This was highly dangerous at th...

January

The God Who Speaks, A Year of the Word (C)...

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The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales has announced that 2020 will be 'A Year of the World-The God Who Speaks. It is the 10th anniversary of Verbum Domini - Pope Benedict XVI’s Apostolic E...

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. It is a national holiday in Ethiopia and Eritrea.

January

Twelfth Night (C): January 5

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January 5 in Christianity is the Twelfth Night, though some denominations of Christianity mark the Twelfth Night on January 6. It is the final night of the Twelve days of Christmas and occurs on the eve o...

January

Tyvendedagen (NO); St. Knut's Day (SE): Ja...

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Tyvendedagen in Norway, St. Knut's Day in Sweden or Twentieth Day is the official end of the Christmas season. Christmas trees come down and are burned. Holiday décor and greetings are retired until the n...

January

Christmas (AM)(C): January 6

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Christmastide, or the 12 days of Christmas, lasts from Christmas through Epiphany, January 6. The Armenian Christian Church celebrates Christmas on the last day of Christmastide, instead of the first.

January

Cheesefare (Forgiveness) Sunday (C): Febru...

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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 40 days of Lent and is traditionally a day to g...

January

Fasching Sunday (DE, AT): February 23

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Part of the Lutheran and Catholic traditions heading into the 40 days of penance and fasting prior to Easter, Fasching Sunday is the final Sunday service prior. It can also be referred to as Tulip Sunday....

January

Meatfare Sunday (C): February 23

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Meatfare Sunday is the final day leading up to Lent that Orthodox Christians can eat meat. From this point until Easter, fish may be eaten. Beef, Pork, Lamb, and poultry cannot.

January

Bun Day (IS): February 24

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Bun Day in Iceland is tied to the Christian observance of Lent and occurs on Shrove Monday prior to Ash Wednesday. Children wake up in the morning and get their parents out of bed. Over the previous few d...

January

Bursting Day (IS): February 25

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Bursting Day in Iceland is tied to the Christian observance of Lent and occurs on Shrove Tuesday prior to Ash Wednesday. It is tradition to eat foods that are not allowed during Lent including salted lamb...

January

Fat Tuesday (C): February 25

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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 Lent...

January

Paczki Day: February 25

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Pronounced 'Poonch-kee', Paczki is a Polish pastry that is traditionally eaten prior to the beginning of Lent. Usually round, the fried dough pastry is filled with fruit and dusted in sugar.

January

Pancake Day (C)(AU/UK/CA): February 25

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Pancake Day (also called Fat Tuesday or Shrove Tuesday) is the last great gasp of gluttony prior to the beginning of the 40-day period of Lent in the Christian calendar. The custom during Lent is to giv...

January

Shrove Tuesday (C): February 25

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Shrove Tuesday (aka Pancake Day, Fat Tuesday), was originally a day of repentance and reflection (1 Corinthians 9:27) marking the end of the season of Epiphany and the upcoming season of Lent. It is part...

January

Shrovetide Pancake Race (UK/US-KS): Februa...

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Talk about tradition, the Shrovetide Pancake Race has been held nearly annually since 1445 AD! This race is only open to women sixteen years of age, who dress in traditional housewife attire (dress, apro...

January

Ash Wednesday (C): February 26

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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 it was believed that throwing ash over your head indicated to God that you were repenting (chang...

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