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Winter Solstice – Wicca/Pagan

akensky — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 16:55:00 +0000

Yule is the time of greatest darkness and the longest night of the year. This time is celebrated as the “return of the Sun God” where He is reborn of the Goddess.
http://www.witchvox.com/va/dt_va.html?a=usxx&c=holidays&sc=yule&id=1900

Christmas – Christian

akensky — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 16:54:00 +0000

Christmas is both a sacred religious holiday and a worldwide cultural and commercial phenomenon. Christmas is preceded by 40 days of spiritual preparation called Advent. Christians celebrate Christmas Day as the anniversary of the birth of Jesus Christ. www.history.com/topics/christmas

Immaculate Conception of Mary – Catholic Christian

akensky — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 16:52:00 +0000

The Immaculate Conception of Mary is the conception of the Virgin Mary without, according to the Roman Catholic Church, any stain of original sin.

Rohatsu (Bodhi Day) – Buddhist

akensky — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 16:51:00 +0000

Rohatsu is the celebration of the enlightenment of The Buddha. A candle is lit every evening for thirty days, symbolic of enlightenment.
http://www.examiner.com/zen-buddhism-in-national/bodhi-day-what-it-is-and-how-to-observe-it

Hanukkah – Jewish

akensky — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 15:52:00 +0000

Hanukkah is celebrated for eight days and nights of candle lighting. In Hebrew, the word “hanukkah” means “dedication,” and it commemorates the re-dedication of the holy Temple in Jerusalem in 165 B.C.E.
http://judaism.about.com/od/holidays/a/hanukkah.htm

Guru Nanak Dev Sahib Birthday – Sikh

akensky — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 15:49:00 +0000

A Punjabi festival commemorating Guru Nanak Dev Sahib’s birthday.
http://www.indianholiday.com/fairs-festivals-india/punjab/birthday-of-guru-nanak-dev-sahib.html

Ashura – Islam

akensky — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 15:48:00 +0000

The Day of Ashura commemorates, for Shi’a Muslims, a day of mourning for the martyrdom of Husayn ibn Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad. http://www.religionfacts.com/islam/holidays/ashura.htm

Birth of Baha’u’llah – Bahai

akensky — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 15:47:00 +0000

Baha’u’llah is the Messenger of God. His teachings create the foundation of the Baha’i practice which is the unity of people of all races and backgrounds. The day includes prayers, a feast, and music. http://birth-of-baha-u-llah.123holiday.net/

Hijra – New Year – Islam Nov. 4-5

akensky — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 15:46:00 +0000

This is the first day of the month of Muharram which marks the time in 622 CE when Prophet Muhammad moved from Mecca to Medina.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/islam/holydays/alhijra.shtml

Diwali – Hindu – Jain – Sikh

akensky — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 15:44:00 +0000

The Festival of Lights commemorates the triumph of the Good over the Evil and Light over Darkness.
http://www.diwali2011.in/

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