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May 20, 2024 · January 1 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Earliest day on which Handsel Monday can fall, while January 7 is the latest; celebrated on the first Monday of the year ; Second day of Hogmanay December 31-January 1, in some cases until January 2. The last day of Kwanzaa (African-Americans)
3 days ago · Kwanzaa, annual holiday affirming African family and social values that is celebrated primarily in the United States from December 26 to January 1. Both the name and the celebration were devised in 1966 by Maulana Karenga, a professor of Africana studies and an important figure in Afrocentrism.
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- Kwanzaa is an annual holiday celebrated primarily in the United States from December 26 to January 1. It emphasizes the importance of the pan-Afric...
- Kwanzaa was created for and is celebrated by Black Americans. Although it waned in popularity following its peak during the 1980s and 1990s, the ho...
- Each day of Kwanzaa is tied to one of the holiday’s seven principles: unity (umoja), self-determination (kujichagulia), collective responsibility (...
- Kwanzaa was created in 1966 by Maulana Karenga, a professor of Africana studies. Kwanzaa grew in popularity with the rise of the Afrocentrist movem...
- Kwanzaa is a strictly secular holiday. Although its seven-pronged kinara bears a resemblance to the eight-pronged Jewish menorah, it has no connect...
29. 30. 31. New Years Day for the year 2023 is celebrated/ observed on Sunday, January 1. Most people (all Federal employees) will take Monday, January 2nd off work to celebrate New Years Day. New Year’s marks the start of a new year (January 1st) according to the Gregorian calendar.
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4 days ago · 31. New Years Day for the year 2021 is celebrated/ observed on Friday, January 1st. New Year’s marks the start of a new year (January 1st) according to the Gregorian calendar. The day is a Federal holiday in the United States with government offices, schools and most businesses closed. Many will reflect on their past year accomplishments and ...
3 days ago · NATIONAL MICHIGAN DAY - January 18. Founded in 2017 by National Day Calendar® to celebrate Michigan as the 26th state to join the Union. National Day Calendar is committed to celebrating every aspect of our nation's diverse culture and history, which is why we proudly introduced National State Days. This initiative is our way of honoring each ...
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May 23, 2024 · Garnet: The Birthstone of January. If you were born in January, your birthstone is the garnet. Although most commonly known for its deep red color, garnets can come in a range of colors, symbolizing a variety of qualities like faith, love, and constancy. The garnet is believed to bring peace, prosperity, and health to the wearer’s life.
2 days ago · 31. January 1. New Year's Day. January 20. Martin Luther King Day. January 24. Belly Laugh Day. This january 2020 calendar is always useful for example to see if you have vacation.
