What are some holidays that happen during december break other than the mainstream ones?
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November 28th, 2008
My school newspaper is trying to make a cover that appeases everyone. What are some symbols of these holidays that we can put on the cover?
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Here’s a list. I just used it in the question I posted, but it seems applicable here, too.
Good luck finding a collection of symbols that will appease everyone, though. ;)
The Winter Solstice in South America is still celebrated, specially en Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia where there is (still) a strong indigenous population in rural areas.
Also, the Spaniard foundation of Quito (Ecuador) is celebrated between November 28th. thru December 6th. One of the most recognized events is the bullfight fair, known to be the best of America
Boxing Day, which is basically the Christmas for Greece, Canada and some other places.
Boxing Day is the day after Christmas in the UK and probably Canada. It is kind of a recovery day attached to the Christmas holiday; I’ve heard that its name is derived from the Victorian practice of givng the servants boxes of gifts and food on the day after Christmas.
I believe the Greeks celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany on January 6 which the end of the 12 days of Christmas and supposedly when the wise men saw the star directing them to Bethlehem.
I assume you are aware of Chanukah and Kwanzaa already?
“what the hell is kwanzaa?” pop culture reference :)
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