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Naw Ruz (New Year) – Baha’i
December 5, 2012
The New Year celebrates the love relationship between the Creator and the creation, in the material world.
Purim – Jewish
December 5, 2012
This merry holiday celebrates a time when Jewish people in Persia were saved from destruction.
Nirvana Day – Buddhist – Jain
December 5, 2012
Festival commemorating Buddha’s death at 80 when he attained Nirvana – the state at which all desires and afflictions are gone, and the cycle of death and rebirth ends.
Ash Wednesday – Lent begins – Christian
December 5, 2012
In Western Christianity, Ash Wednesday marks the first day of the season of Lent, 40 days of preparation for Easter. Many Christians observe a period of fasting, repentance, moderation, and spiritual discipline.
Chinese New Year – Confucian –Taoist -Buddhist
December 5, 2012
The Chinese New Year remains the most important social and economic holiday in China. The holiday is a time to honor household and heavenly deities as well as ancestors, and includes feasting together as a family.
Imbolc – Lughnassad – Wicca/Pagan
December 5, 2012
The second of four great fire festivals, Imbolc (meaning “in milk”) recognizes a time of awakening, promise and hope for the spring.
Feast of the Nativity – Orthodox Christian
December 5, 2012
Also known as the “Incarnation of Christ,” this Feast celebrates the day that Jesus became human and came into the world as a Savior.
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God – Christian
December 5, 2012
Liturgical feast of Mary celebrated by the Catholic Church.