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Independence Day — Independence Day
Cambodia: Nov 09, Cambodia gained independence from France in 1953.

Armistice Day — Armistice Day
Various: Nov 11, Observed on November 11th to recall the end of World War I on that date in 1918 and honor the veterans of both World Wars.

Veterans' Day — Veterans' Day
USA: Nov 11, Observed on November 11th to recall the end of World War I on that date in 1918

Thanksgiving — Thanksgiving
USA: Nov 27, Fourth Thursday in November. Traditionally, this holiday celebrates the giving of thanks for the autumn harvest

National Day — National Day
Romania: Dec 01, The National day of Romania and celebrates the Union of Transylvania with Romania in 1918

National Day — National Day
United Arab Emirates: Dec 02, Commemorates formal nationalisation from the British Protectorate Treaties on 2 December 1971

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.

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