LEARN ABOUT HOLIDAYS
US: Giving Tuesday (Dec 1)
US: Giving Tuesday (Dec 1)
GivingTuesday is a global movement that reimagines a world built upon shared humanity and radical generosity.
Russia & Greece: St. Nicholas Day (Dec 6)
Russia & Greece: St. Nicholas Day (Dec 6)
Everything about St Nicholas: stories, customs, crafts & more.
Scandinavia: St. Lucy's Day (Dec 13)
Scandinavia: St. Lucy's Day (Dec 13)
Find out how Christmas is celebrated in Sweden.
Global: Hanukkah (Dec 10-18)
Global: Hanukkah (Dec 10-18)
Hanukkah is not the Jewish equivalent of Christmas, nor is it an insurmountably difficult holiday to learn about. If you’re curious, here are a few basic questions many non-Jews (and even some Jews!) have about the holiday:
Global: Christmas (Dec 24-26)
Global: Christmas (Dec 24-26)
Discover Christmas traditions from Germany, Mexico, France, America, Spain and beyond.
UK, Australia, Canada: Boxing Day (Dec 26)
UK, Australia, Canada: Boxing Day (Dec 26)
The British Commonwealth holiday, typically celebrated on December 26, has nothing to do with fisticuffs.
US: Kwanzaa (Dec 26 - Jan 1)
US: Kwanzaa (Dec 26 - Jan 1)
Japan: Ōmisoka (Dec 31)
Japan: Ōmisoka (Dec 31)
Omisoka is the last day of the year(New Year's eve) in Japanese. Its origin is Misoka which is the last of the month, Omisoka consist Misoka and O which means big. There are many customs for Omisoka in Japan, Toshikoshi-soba, Osouji, Toshinoyu and more. PIECE of Japan is the best guide of Japan, and show Japanese culture, event, custom, cuisine, festival and more. You can get japanese culture and tips after reading our site! Please read our site before you trip around Tokyo
Scotland: Hogmanay (Dec 31)
Scotland: Hogmanay (Dec 31)
Scots see in New Year with Hogmanay, a 3-day party of winter swims, fireworks, pipers, whisky and more. Plan your Hogmanay celebrations in Scotland.
China: Chinese New Year (Feb 12)
China: Chinese New Year (Feb 12)
Lunar New Year marks the start of the Chinese lunar calendar.
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