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Whit Monday: May 20
Whit Monday is a Christian holiday celebrated around the world.
Whit Monday, popularly known as the Monday of the Holy Spirit or Pentecost Monday, is a day celebrated by Christians around the world directly after the day of Pentecost. The holiday is considered moveable as its date is determined by the date of Easter in both the Eastern and Western forms of Christianity.
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Ascension Day: May 9
Ascension Day is a Christian holiday celebrated around the world.
In Christian doctrine, Ascension Day marks the day that Jesus ascended into heaven after he was resurrected. Also known as the Feast of Ascension, this day is generally observed by Catholics and Anglicans, and in most cases, it occurs 40 days after Easter. As the calculation of forty days after Sunday falls on a Thursday, it is also known as Holy Thursday. However, in some countries, the Roman Catholic Church has received permission to move the observance to the following Sunday as a way to encourage more Catholics to participate in the most important feasts.
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Posted on 09 May 2013 in : Christian Calendar ,May Holidays ,Portugal Holidays
Belarus’ Victory Day: May 9
Victory Day is a public holiday in Belarus.
Belarus annually celebrates the end of World War II and the defeat of Nazi Germany every 9th of May. The country also dedicates this day to the surviving heroes of World War II and those who bravely gave up their lives for the attainment of freedom and the eventual defeat of Nazi, Germany.
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Posted on 09 May 2013 in : Belarus Holidays ,May Holidays
Russia Victory Day: May 9
Victory Day is a public holiday in Russia.
Along with other European countries and member of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR), Russia celebrates the victory of the Allied Forces against the invading Nazi Germany.
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Posted on 09 May 2013 in : May Holidays ,Russia Holidays
Ukraine Victory Day: May 9
Victory Day is a public holiday in Ukraine.
Like most other former constituent republics of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR), Ukraine celebrates the victory of the Allied Forces against Nazi Germany and the end of World War II every year on the 9th of May. The holiday is called Victory Day.
The observance of Victory Day is carried annually out to pay respects to the victims and fallen heroes of the war and to honor the surviving veterans.
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Posted on 09 May 2013 in : May Holidays ,Ukraine Holidays
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