This day commemorates the adoption of the current constitution in 1972. After the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea was formed in 1948, the initial constitution was based on the 1936 Soviet Constitution. This was replaced in 1972 and meant someone was designated as head of the state.
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Holidays on 26th December
Kwanzaa This is an annual celebration of African-American culture that is held from 26th December to 1st January, culminating in a communal feast called Karamu, usually held on the 6th day. It was created by Maulana Karenga, based on African harvest festival traditions from various parts of Africa. It was first celebrated in 1966 duringContinue reading “Holidays on 26th December”
Merry Christmas
Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ on 25th December in the Christian calendar. It is a public holiday in many countries, and starts the period of Christmastide, which lasts for twelve days and culminates in Twelfth Night and Epiphany. The story of this holiday is that the Son of God,Continue reading “Merry Christmas”
Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day. Many traditions are followed on this day or evening. Christians believe Jesus was born at night, so Midnight Mass is held at Churches around the world. Some countries open their gifts on Christmas Eve Evening instead of Christmas Day. It is also the day when Father ChristmasContinue reading “Christmas Eve”
Libya Independence Day
This celebrates the complete independence from Italy on 24th December 1951. It was only celebrated in 2011 once Muammar Qaddafi had left the throne, as he had preferred celebrating the day when he made a successful coup of the country in 1969 whilst he was in power. It has been celebrated ever since.
Winter/Summer Solstice
This is the day with the shortest period of daylight in the Northern Hemisphere, when the Sun is at its lowest daily maximum elevation in the sky. At the North Pole there is continuous darkness or twilight , and marks the beginning of Winter, as well as the days get longer and nights shorter untilContinue reading “Winter/Summer Solstice”
Holiday on 20th December
Macau Special Administrative Region Establishment Day This day commemorates the Chinese government assuming formal sovereignty over Macau in 1999. This day is an obligatory holiday in Macau. The Portuguese became the first settlers in the 16th century, and paid an annual rent of Silver to the Chinese, up until 1863. After the Carnation Revolution ofContinue reading “Holiday on 20th December”
Holidays on 18th December
Niger Republic Day This date marks the founding of the Republic of Niger, following the constitutional changes of the French Fifth Republic. Nigeriens consider this date to the founding of their national institutions. It was declared a national holiday in 2005. Qatar National Day This day commemorates Qatar’s unification in 1878 by unifying all theContinue reading “Holidays on 18th December”
Kurdish Flag Day
This day on 17th December was established by Kurdistan parliament in 1993 to celebrate the flag of Kurdistan. Celebrations include dancing and eating.
Holidays on 16th December
Bahrain National Day This holidays lasts for two days with the 17th December also a public holiday. It marks former ruler, Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa, coming to the throne in 1961. Before then it has been a British protectorate from the 1860s, and gained independence on 15th August 1971 when it underwent an economicContinue reading “Holidays on 16th December”
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