Makar Sankranti
Seasonal celebration marking turning of the sun toward the north.
Seasonal celebration marking turning of the sun toward the north.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday in the United States marking the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. It
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The day many Buddhist traditions celebrate the enlightenment of the Buddha
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This Jewish holiday is celebrated as an ancient Earth Day, where trees are planted annually.
In Mahayana countries the New Year starts on the first full moon day in January.
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Description: Occurring 40 days after Christmas, Candlemas celebrates the birth of light. It commemorates the presentation of Jesus at the Temple, which
Description: Muslims remember Prophet Muhammad’s pilgrimage from Mecca to Jerusalem on this holy day. After his arrival, he ascended to Heaven. Traditions
Description: The celebration of the new year on the lunisolar Chinese Calendar. Traditions or Practices: Celebrations to usher out the old year
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