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Holidays Around the World

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Republic Day Observed in Madagascar

Republic Day is a public holiday in Madagascar.

Republic Day: December 30

Republic Day is a public holiday in Madagascar.

Republic Day is a holiday that is celebrated in Madagascar to remember the era that changed things for the better of the country.

History of Republic Day in Madagascar

Madagascar, the fourth-largest island in the world, lies in the Western Indian Ocean off the coast of Mozambique. A central chain of high mountains called the Hauts Plateaux occupies more than half of the main island, and the mountains are responsible for making the east and west coasts of Madagascar so different.

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Posted on 29 Dec 2011 in : December Holidays,Madagascar Holidays


North Korea Observes Constitution Day

Constitution Day is a public holiday in North Korea.

Constitution Day: December 27

Constitution Day is a public holiday in North Korea.

Many countries have strong constitutions backed on solid principals and strong government. Others have constitutions backed on dictatorships and false promises. Some are living documents while others are static.

The constitution of North Korea has existed since 1972, yet many view it in a negative light. Regardless of world views on North Korea’s constitution and government, every year on December 27 it observes Constitution Day.

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Posted on 26 Dec 2011 in : December Holidays,North Korea Holidays


Boxing Day

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Boxing Day Date: December 26

Boxing Day is celebrated in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom.

The day is also known as the St. Stephen’s Day and is a public national holiday. The main essence of the day is to share one’s fortunes with other needy people. The name is derived from the fact that the day after Christmas the boxes in the house of the Christians are filled with gifts and articles that they have in excess and give to the poor and the needy.

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Posted on 26 Dec 2011 in : Australia Holidays,Canada Holidays,December Holidays,New Zealand Holidays,United Kingdom Holidays


Boxing Day Celebrated in Many Parts of the World

Boxing Day is a public holiday in many parts of the world.

Boxing Day: December 26, 27, or 28

Boxing Day is a public holiday in many parts of the world.

Boxing Day is usually celebrated on December 26 in most countries like Britain, Ireland, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand where the population is predominantly Christian. However, sometimes the day is celebrated on December 27 or 28, specifically when the holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday. Boxing Day is also sometimes known as St. Stephen’s Day to commemorate the sacrifice of Saint Stephen, a Christian martyr, for the cause of Christianity.

The main essence of the day is to share one’s fortunes with other needy people. The name is derived from the fact that on the day after Christmas, the boxes in the house of the Christians are filled with gifts and articles that they have in excess. The holiday is a means to give some of that excess to the poor and the needy.

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Posted on 25 Dec 2011 in : December Holidays,World Holidays


Many People in the United States Celebrate Kwanzaa

Kwanzaa is primarily a United States holiday.

Kwanzaa Date: December 26 to January 1

Kwanzaa is NOT a United States holiday. It is a festival among African-Americans.

Kwanzaa is an African-American Holiday that strives to celebrate the African roots. The celebrations center on various traditions unique to this festival, but the most important one is lighting the candles on the traditional holder called the Kinara. Kwanzaa is celebrated a day after Christmas till the New Year and is primarily celebrated in the United States. Apart from the lighting of the Kinara, other activities include pouring a drink honoring God (known as “libations”), having a magnificent feast, and exchanging gifts. It was first started with a purpose of bringing the African American community together and giving them an opportunity to celebrate their lineage.

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Posted on 25 Dec 2011 in : December Holidays,January Holidays,United States Holidays

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