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Christmas Is Celebrated in Portugal

Christmas Day is a public holiday in Portugal.

Christmas Day: December 25

Christmas Day is a public holiday in Portugal.

December 25 is Christmas Day in Portugal. There is usually no work, most shops are closed, and the country almost stops completely. It is the day that the birth of Jesus is celebrated, and it is an important day for families to get together and enjoy some quality time.

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Posted on 24 Dec 2011 in : December Holidays,Portugal Holidays


Malta Festively Celebrates Republic Day

Republic Day is a public holiday in Malta.

Republic Day: December 13

Republic Day is a public holiday in Malta.

Also known in Maltese as “Jum ir-Repubblika” and “Diċembru tlettax”, December 13 marks the day that Malta became a republic.

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Posted on 12 Dec 2011 in : December Holidays,Malta Holidays


Feast of the Immaculate Conception Celebrated by Christians

Feast of the Immaculate Conception is a religious observance for Christians all over the world.

Feast of the Immaculate Conception Date: December 8

Feast of the Immaculate Conception is a religious observance for Christians all over the world.

On December 8, Christians all over the world celebrate the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. It is a day to celebrate the dogma of the conception of Mary, mother of Jesus, without any stain of the original sin.

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Immaculate Conception Day Celebrated in Portugal

Immaculate Conception Day is a public holiday in Portugal.

Immaculate Conception Day Date: December 8

Immaculate Conception Day is a public holiday in Portugal.

The Immaculate Conception Day celebrates the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary. It is celebrated on December 8, after the Nativity of Mary, which is celebrated on September 8. It is the patron feast day celebrating Nossa Senhora da Imaculada Conceição, or “Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception” in English.

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Posted on 07 Dec 2011 in : December Holidays,Portugal Holidays


Armenia Remembers the Fallen on 1988 Earthquake Memorial Day

1988 Earthquake Memorial Day is a public holiday in Armenia.

1988 Earthquake Memorial Day: December 7

1988 Earthquake Memorial Day is a public holiday in Armenia.
Also known as the Spitak Earthquake, it was an earthquake of magnitude 6.9 on the Richter scale, which had its epicenter in the Spitak region of Armenia. It occurred on December 7, 1988 at 11:41 Armenian local time. 25,000 people were killed due to old and poorly built structures. The day remains fresh in the memory of survivors and is
remembered in the history books of Armenia.

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Posted on 06 Dec 2011 in : Armenia Holidays,December Holidays

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