Category: Christianity

Lent (C): February 26 - April 9

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The Christian season of Lent is a religious observance that begins 40 days (the number of days Jesus fasted in the desert and was tempted by the devil) on Ash Wednesday and concludes on Maundy Thursday....

January

Carnaval de Ponce (US-PR): February 19-25

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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....

January

Pancake Week, Ntl.: February 19-25

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Preparation for Lent, the 40 days leading up to Easter, traditionally involved removing from one’s kitchen of all rich and dairy foods like milk, butter and eggs. Pancake Day (Shrove Tuesday) and Pancak...

January

Carnaval (BR): February 22-25

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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...

January

Candlemas (C): February 2

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Candlemas, 'Purification of the Blessed Virgin' or the 'Feast of the Presentation of Christ in the Temple' occurs forty days after Christmas each year. It is traditionally observed on the 2nd of February....

January

Four Chaplains Memorial Day (1943): Februa...

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During WWII, the USAT Dorchester, a troop ship, was making its way across the Atlantic when it was torpedoed by German U-boats of the Southern coast of Greenland. The passengers onboard fell into the wate...

January

Toothache Day (249 AD): February 9

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International Toothache Day marks the martyrdom of Saint Apollonia, the patron saint of Dentistry in 249 AD. Apollonia was a young virgin, Christian woman, who was killed in a pogrom against Christians wi...

January

Sick, World Day of (C)(1858): February 11

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World Day of the Sick is a feast day of the Roman Catholic Church instituted on May 13, 1992 by Pope John Paul II. Beginning on February 11, 1993, World Day of the Sick is celebrated every year on the d...

January

Valentine's Day (269 AD): February 14

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Saint Valentines Day commemorates the work of Bishop Valentine, who died in 269 AD. At that time, Christianity was not a major faith, (that changes in 361 AD) and the Roman Empire ruled 1/4 of the world’s...

January

All Saints' Day: November 1

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All Souls Day: November 2

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All Souls Day (aka Commemoration of All the Faithful Dead) follows All Saints' Day. It is a day set aside for Christians to commemorate their departed loved ones. Devote families visit grave sites offer...

January

Community Day, World: November 5

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World Community Day aims to make the family ties stronger by focusing on peace and justice around the world. Organized by Church Women United, a Christian organization from the Reformed Church of Americ...

January

Dear Santa Letter Week: November 7-14

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Dear Santa Letter Week promotes creativity and tradition as children expand their imagination through letter writing, which is quickly becoming a lost art. During this week, children write to Santa Clau...

January

Martinmas (C) (397): November 11

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St Martin of Tours was buried on this day 397 AD. He is the patron saint of the impoverished, alcoholics and beggars. November 11th is his feast day.

January

Donor Sabbath, Ntl.: November 12-14

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International Donor Sabbath occurs every year. It is organized by faith leaders in Judaism, Christianity, Islam and other faiths to raise awareness on the need to become organ and tissue donors in order...

January

Remembrance Sunday: November 14

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Buss und Bettag (DE)(C): November 17

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Literally a day of repentance, fasting and prayer, Buss und Bettag occurs on the final Wednesday before the last Sunday of the church year. This is a public holiday in Saxony.

January

Donor Sabbath, Ntl.: November 19-21

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International Donor Sabbath occurs every year. It is organized by faith leaders in Judaism, Christianity, Islam and other faiths to raise awareness on the need to become organ and tissue donors in order...

January

Bible Week, Ntl: November 21-27

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National Bible Week has occurred in the United States since 1941. It is a time to share the bible with the interfaith community, attend bible focused events, plays and concerts. Annually in November.

January

Bible, Intl. Day of: November 21

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International Day of the Bible is a time to share the bible with the interfaith community, attend bible focused events, plays and concerts. Across the world, Christian communities pause at noon local time...

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