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Holidays Around the WorldAll Countries • All Holidays • Major Religions • Multi-CulturalNorth America HolidaysPanama Celebrates Its Independence From Spain
Panama Independence Day: November 28Independence from Spain is a Public Holiday in Panama. Panama celebrates its Independence from Spain on November 28th every year. The city of Los Santos preempted the move by proclaiming freedom from Spain on November 10, 1821. This act precipitated a meeting in Panama City on November 28, which is celebrated as the official date of independence. Thanksgiving Day
USA Thanksgiving Day: November 26Thanksgiving is celebrated in the USA. Regarded as a harvest festival, Thanksgiving Day is traditionally a time for giving thanks to the harvest. At the same time, it is the time to express your gratitude. This is a holiday, which gets celebrated mainly in US and Canada. Even though Thanksgiving is religious in origin, it is identified as a secular holiday in the modern world. The location and date of the very first Thanksgiving celebration has been a topic of contention. The earliest attested celebration took place in 1565 at St. Augustine, Florida. However, the traditional one occurred in 1621 at Plymouth Plantation. Mexico Commemorates Revolution Day
Revolution Day: November 20Revolution Day in Mexico is a public holiday. On November 20, Mexico celebrates the anniversary of its revolution in 1910. Revolution Day is celebrated as a public holiday in Mexico. Garifuna Settlement Day Celebrated in Belize
Garifuna Settlement Day Date: November 16Garifuna Settlement Day is a public holiday in Belize. Garifuna Settle Day is a holiday that is celebrated in Belize as a day of remembrance, pride, and strength of the Garifuna culture. Veterans’ Day
Veterans’ Day Date: November 11Veterans’ Day is celebrated in the United States. As the name suggests, Veterans’ Day is an annual holiday celebrated throughout the United States of America in order to acknowledge the contribution made by their military veterans. The Veterans’ Day is intended to thank veterans for dedicated and loyal service to their country. If at all, it so happens that the Veterans’ Day happens to fall on a Sunday, then the following Monday is declared as a public holiday. This is considered to be one of the most important holidays in America. « Previous Page — Next Page » |
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