Secular holiday : In 1974, ethnic differences within the British colony of the Gilbert and Ellice Islands caused the Polynesians of the Ellice Islands to vote for separation from the Micronesians of the Gilbert Islands. The following year, the Ellice Islands became the separate British colony of Tuvalu. Independence was granted on 1 October, 1978.

Secular holiday : After three decades as part of the United Nations Trust Territory of the Pacific under United States administration, this westernmost cluster of the Caroline Islands opted for independence in 1978 rather than join the Federated States of Micronesia. A Compact of Free Association with the US was ratified in 1993. Implemented on independence (1 October, 1994).

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Secular holiday : Municipal areas of Burnie, Waratah-Wynyard and West Coast

Secular holiday : After the French and the British condominium was given up, all parties, including secessionist movements on Tanna and Santo unanimously signed the Constitution on 5 October, 1979.

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Secular holiday : Independence granted by the UK in 1970

Secular holiday : Royal Launceston Show Municipal areas of Break O’ Day, Dorset, George Town, Launceston, Meander Valley, Northern Midlands and West Tamar.

Secular holiday : Teachers appreciation day in Chuuk only

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Secular holiday : Follows White Sunday , during which Children wear white chothes and attend church ceremonies.

Secular holiday : Commemorates the day explorer Christopher Columbus first landed in the West Indies on October 12, 1492. It is celebrated on October 12 in many American countries, but the United States and Colombia celebrate it on the 2nd Monday of October
or, in many cities, celebrates and honors the Indigenous peoples of America and commemorates their shared history and culture paid holiday in Samoa, United States of America, Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Utah, Virginia, Wisconsin

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Secular holiday : Marks the anniversary of the U.N. Charter ratified in 1945.

Secular holiday : All that part of Tasmania south of an including Oatlands and Swansea, also Bronte Park, Strathgordon, Tarraleah and Wayatinah, excluding the West Coast.

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Secular holiday : Nauru’s most interesting public holiday is Angam Day (26 October). The word Angam means homecoming and this day commemorates the various times in history when the size of the Nauruan population has returned to 1,500, which is thought to be the minimum number necessary for survival

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cards/flowers : To honor grandparents, to give grandparents an opportunity to show love for their children's children, and to help children become aware of strength, information, and guidance older people can offer.

Secular holiday : Nukai Peniamina introduced Christianity to the island in 1846.

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Secular holiday : Commemorates the struggle for an eight-hour working day

Secular holiday : Known as the Nuku, this is religious drama. Islanders act out biblical stories Aitutaki only http://www.ck/events.htm

Secular holiday : Bendigo Cup Day - in Bendigo only

cards/flowers : Halloween originated from a Celtic festival called Samhain, which was celebrated 2,000 years ago and revolved around lighting bonfires and wearing costumes to ward off spirits and fairies— yes, Halloween began because people truly believed that it was a time when dead spirits would rise again, and walk among them. Back then, costumes acted as protection, not just an excuse to show off your Pinterest skills. Not much is known about the ancient holiday since there are no written records, though per Encyclopedia Britannica, it was a time fraught with danger, charged with fear, and full of supernatural episodes.