Constitution day is observed as a public national holiday in Mexico.
The 5th of February marks the celebration day in honor of Mexico’s Constitution which was drafted during the Mexican Revolution on 1917 by Santiago Queretaro. The constitution is officially known as the Political Constitution of the United Mexican States or the Fundamental Law of Magna Carta.
Groundhog Day is NOT a public holiday in the United States and Canada.
In the vein of strange holidays and their traditions, the United States and Canada honor an odd burrowing rodent, proclaiming its amazing ability to forecast the coming of favorable spring weather. This day is known as Groundhog Day, and it’s celebrated on February 2 every year. It is said that if the groundhog emerges from its burrow on this day and sees its shadow, winter-like conditions will persist for another six weeks.
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.
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.
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.
