| New Year's Day - Saturday January 1, 2022 Secular holiday : The world's most widely celebrated holiday, New Years was set on January 1 by Julius Caesar because that was the date the Roman consuls took over their duties. Not a paid holiday when falling on Saturday or Sunday
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| School holidays - Saturday January 1, 2022 School holidays : The summer school holidays in Australia last from December to February and include Christmas and New Year celebrations and usually last six weeks.
It should be noted, however, that school holidays in Australia are set individually by each State Department of Education. Please scroll to the concerned province
Most 2021-2022 calendars have been gazetted
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| New Year's Day - Monday January 3, 2022 Secular holiday : The world's most widely celebrated holiday, New Years was set on January 1 by Julius Caesar because that was the date the Roman consuls took over their duties. Not a paid holiday when falling on Saturday or Sunday
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| Epiphany - Thursday January 6, 2022 cards/flowers :
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| Australia Day - Wednesday January 26, 2022 Secular holiday : Celebrates the first settlement by the British lead by captain Arthur Phillip (1788)
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| Daylight Saving Time - Sunday October 3, 2021 Special Events :
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| Parliament sitting days (beginning) - Monday October 18, 2021 Special Events :
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| Parliament sitting days (end) - Friday October 22, 2021 Special Events :
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| Halloween - Sunday October 31, 2021 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.
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| Grandparents Day - Sunday October 31, 2021 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.
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| Deepavali/Dipabali - Thursday November 4, 2021 cards/flowers : The Light festival starts with festivities. The week celebrates 1.Dhanteras, 2.Kali Chaudas, 3.Deepavali, 4.Navu-Varsha (new year), 5.Bhai-beej. The Vai cast is mainly concerned. May last several days. NOT a public holiday
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| Remembrance Day - Thursday November 11, 2021 cards/flowers :
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| Black Friday - Friday November 26, 2021 Special Events : Day of sales and bargains
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| Advent Sunday - Sunday November 28, 2021 Culture : From the Latin word adventus meaning coming : observed in many Western Christian churches, a time of expectant waiting and preparation for the celebration of the Nativity of Jesus at Christmas. It is the beginning of the Western liturgical year. [Wikipedia]
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| Parliament sitting days (beginning) - Monday November 29, 2021 Special Events : Both houses
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| Hanukkah - Friday December 3, 2021 cards/flowers : Commemorates the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem during the Maccabean Revolt (2nd century BC) NOT a public holiday
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| Parliament sitting days (end) - Friday December 10, 2021 Special Events :
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| Christmas Day - Saturday December 25, 2021 Catholic or protestant : Since pre-historic times in Europe, festivities (bonfires, offrerings) were marking the beginning of longer hours of daylight with fires and ritual. The Roman festival of Saturnalia lasted several days in December (gambling and offerings). Germanic tribes also celebrated mid-winter (drinking and rituals). The Bulgarian (with Koleduvane) and the Polish (with Gwiazdka) perpetuate this tradition. Jesus of Nazareth was probably born in springtime (Reformists favour autumn). But in the 4th century, December 25th was chosen for the celebration of his birth by Pope Julius I (Bishop Liberus is also mentioned in 354 A.D.). Thus, a Christian element was introduced in the long-established mid-winter festivals. Before 1582, the Papal States and other Italian city states celebrated New Year’s Day on Christmas Day.
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| Boxing Day - Monday December 27, 2021 Secular holiday : Boxing Day is a holiday celebrated on the day following Christmas Day, when servants and tradesmen would traditionally receive gifts known as a Christmas box from their masters, employers or customers.
Due to historical reasons, depending on the year, Boxing Day can be celebrated BEFORE Christmas in the UK. [Wikipedia]
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| Christmas Day (forwarded to Tuesday) - Tuesday December 28, 2021 Secular holiday :
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| New Year's Eve - Friday December 31, 2021 Culture : Szilveszter
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