This is an unofficial holiday celebrated by many science fiction fans in the USA on 2nd January, which is the date of the famed science fiction writer Isaac Asimov.
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Holidays on 1st January
Cuba Liberation Day This national public holiday commemorates the overthrow of the military government of Fulgencio Batista led by Fidel Castro that succeeded on this day in 1959. Haiti Independence Day This day commemorates the declaration of independence from France in 1804. The French first settled in the western part of the island in theContinue reading “Holidays on 1st January”
Happy New Year!
Today marks the start of a New Year in 2026. It is the first day of the modern Gregorian Calendar, and the 1st January (New Year’s Day) is a public holiday in most countries. It is often observed with fireworks at the stroke of midnight as the new year starts in each time zone. ItContinue reading “Happy New Year!”
New Year’s Eve
New Year’s Eve is the last day of the current year before a new year begins in the Gregorian Calendar. Countries celebrate in different ways, but midnight is usually marked by fireworks or ringing of bells. People go to parties where they dance, eat and listen to music.
Mongolia Independence Day
This is the main state holiday in Mongolia. It marks its independence from the Qing dynasty in 1911. It has been celebrated annually since 2011.
North Korea Constitution Day
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.
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.
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”
Christmas Day
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 “Christmas Day”
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”
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