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Independence Day — Independence Day
Finland: Dec 06, Celebrates Finland's declaration of independence from the Russian Empire in 1917

Immaculate Conception Day — Immaculate Conception Day
Various: Dec 08, It is a day that celebrates the belief that Mary, mother of Jesus, was preserved from original sin all of her life

Jamhuri Day — Jamhuri Day
Kenya: Dec 12, Marks the date of Kenya's establishment as a republic on December 12th 1964

Christmas Eve — Christmas Eve
Various: Dec 24, Celebrated with a holy supper of twelve dishes representing the twelve apostles.

Christmas Day — Christmas Day
Various: Dec 25, Christmas celebrates the Nativity of Jesus which according to tradition took place on December 25th 1 BC

Boxing Day — Boxing Day
Various: Dec 26, The second day of Christmas is known as Boxing Day or St. Stephens Day. St Stephen was the first Christian martyr.

St. Stephen's Day — St. Stephen's Day
Various: Dec 26, December 26th is the Feast of St. Stephen in Western Christianity. It is observed as a second day of Christmas holidays in several countries.

New Year's Eve — New Year's Eve
Various: Dec 31, The last day of the year in the Gregorian calendar is usually celebrated with parties as midnight approaches

New Year's Day — New Year's Day
Various: Jan 01, New Year's Day is a public holiday in all countries that observe the Gregorian calendar, with the exception of Israel

Epiphany — Epiphany
Various: Jan 06, A major Christian celebration, Epiphany is celebrated on January 6th and commemorates the presentation of the infant Jesus to the Magi, or three wise men. In some countries, it may be known as Three Kings Day.

Orthodox Christmas — Orthodox Christmas
Various: Jan 07, The Orthodox Church recognises January 7th as the day that Jesus was born

Martin Luther King Jr. Day — Martin Luther King Jr. Day
USA: Jan 19, Each year on the third Monday of January, America honors the birth, life and dream of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Australia Day — Australia Day
Australia: Jan 26, On January 26th 1788 Captain Arthur Phillip became the first Governor of the colony of New South Wales

Waitangi Day — Waitangi Day
New Zealand: Feb 06, Commemorates the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi - New Zealand' s founding document

National Foundation Day — National Foundation Day
Japan: Feb 11, Japan's National Day marks the traditional date on which according to legend Emperor Jimmu founded Japan in 660 BC

Maha Shivaratri — Maha Shivaratri
Various: Feb 15, According to Hindu mythology, Shivaratri symbolizes the wedding day of Lord Shiva.

Sovereignty Day — Sovereignty Day
Serbia: Feb 15, Anniversary of the First Serbian Uprising in 1804 and the first Serbian Constitution in 1835

President's Day — President's Day
USA: Feb 16, The original version of the holiday was in commemoration of George Washington's birthday.

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