december calendars

Feast of the Immaculate Conception Date: December 8, 2010

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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Hanukkah Dates: sunset, December 11, 2009 to nightfall, December 2, 2010

Hanukkah is a Jewish religious festival celebrated in many parts of the world.

Hanukkah, also known as Chanukkah, is the Jewish festival of dedication, often referred to as the festival of lights, and is an eight-day festival which starts on the 25th day of the Jewish month of Kislev. This is one of the most famous of the Jewish religious festivals, most likely due to its proximity to Christmas. Many non-Jews think of this festival as the Jewish Christmas, but in reality it is not so. Chanukkah is truly a holiday celebrating the victory of the revolution over the suppression of the Jewish religion.

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Republic Day: December 31, 2009

Republic Day is a public holiday in the Congo.

Republic Day is a holiday that is celebrated in Congo to reflect on the country’s history with pride.

History of Republic Day

The Republic of the Congo (simply known as the Congo) is a country in Central Africa that is bordered by Gabon, Cameroon, the Central African Republic, and Zaire. The country celebrates Republic Day on December 31 of each year to remember when it was officially named as the first “people’s republic” of Africa.

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St. Sylvester’s Day: December 31, 2009

St. Sylvester’s Day is a public holiday in San Marino.

December 31 is set aside to commemorate Saint Sylvester in San Marino. As with many other countries, St. Sylvester’s Day in San Marino blends the tradition of the end-of-year celebration with the memory of the Saint.

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Solidarity Day: December 31, 2009

Solidarity Day is a public holiday in Azerbaijan.

Solidarity Day is a holiday that is celebrated in Azerbaijan to reflect on the country’s struggles with pride.

History of Solidarity Day in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan is a country in Eurasia, located at the crossroads of Western Asia and Eastern Europe. It is bordered by the Caspian Sea to the east, Russia to the north, Georgia to the northwest, Armenia to the west, and Iran to the south. Azerbaijan, a nation with a majority Turkic and Shi’ite Muslin population, is a secular and united country, and was the country that was first successful in attempting to establish a democratic and secular republic in the Muslim world.

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