| Epiphany - Thursday January 6, 2022 Catholic or protestant : The term comes from ancient Greek and means appearance . Celebrated on the 6th January, this feast corresponds to the presentation of Child Jesus to the Magi. This is the day of Jesus' first miracle, the Wedding in Cana , and the day of his own baptism Paid holiday when falling on Saturday or Sunday
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| Epiphany - Monday January 10, 2022 Catholic or protestant : The term comes from ancient Greek and means appearance . Celebrated on the 6th January, this feast corresponds to the presentation of Child Jesus to the Magi. This is the day of Jesus' first miracle, the Wedding in Cana , and the day of his own baptism Paid holiday when falling on Saturday or Sunday
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| Regional holiday - Friday January 21, 2022 Catholic or protestant : Saint Meinrad in Einsiedeln only
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| Regional holiday - Saturday February 5, 2022 Catholic or protestant : Saint Agatha of Sicily
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| All Saints' Day - Tuesday November 1, 2022 Catholic or protestant : The day now honors all saints of the church, even those not known by name. The first All Saints' Day occurred on May 13, 609 (C.E.) when Pope Boniface IV accepted the Pantheon as a gift from the Emperor Phocas. Boniface dedicated it as the Church of Santa Maria Rotonda in honor of the Blessed Virgin and all martyrs. During Pope Gregory III's reign (731-741), the festival was expanded to include all saints and a chapel in St. Peter's church was dedicated accordingly. Pope Gregory IV officially designated the day in 837. Kriens, Hochwald [Solothurn], St.Gallen
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| All Saints' Day - Monday November 1, 2021 Catholic or protestant :
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| Defuncts' Day (All Souls Day) - Tuesday November 2, 2021 Catholic or protestant : This is an ancient festivity that has been much transformed through the years,but which was intended in prehispanic Mexico to celebrate children and the dead. This holiday is a time when Mexican families remember their dead and the continuity of life. The original celebration can be traced to the Aztec civilization, in the month of Miccailhuitontli, presided by the Lady of the Dead , goddess Mictecacihuatl and dedicated to children and the dead. This celebration is also observed in other countries in Latin América. Families visit the graves and engage in sprucing up the gravesite, decorating it with flowers, setting out and eating a festive picnic.
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| All Souls' Day - Wednesday November 2, 2022 Catholic or protestant :
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| All Souls' Day - Saturday November 6, 2021 Catholic or protestant : paid holiday
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| Dia do Evangélico (only in Brasilia) - Tuesday November 30, 2021 Catholic or protestant :
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| National Protestant & Evangelical Churches day - Tuesday November 30, 2021 Catholic or protestant :
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| St Françis Xavier - Saturday December 4, 2021 Catholic or protestant : Christian recognition of service to people and appreciation of the natural world, as practiced by the Jesuit Order which he founded.
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| St Nicholas (Bari only) - Monday December 6, 2021 Catholic or protestant : Patron saint of children
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| Immaculate Conception - Wednesday December 8, 2021 Catholic or protestant : Dogma that Mary was from the first moment of conception, totally free from the stain of original sin. Paid holiday when falling on Saturday or Sunday
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| Christmas Eve - Friday December 24, 2021 Catholic or protestant :
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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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| Quaid-e-Azam’s Birthday. - Saturday December 25, 2021 Catholic or protestant : Muhammad Ali Jinnah (1876 - 1948) was an Indian Muslim and statesman who led the All India Muslim League and founded Pakistan, serving as its first Governor-General. He is commonly known in Pakistan as Quaid-i-Azam (Urdu:- Great Leader ) and Baba-i-Qaum ( Father of the Nation. ). [Wikipedia]
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| Optional holiday - Saturday December 25, 2021 Catholic or protestant : Christmas Day in the provinces of Pattani, Narathiwat, Satun, Yala
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| St Stephen's Day - Sunday December 26, 2021 Catholic or protestant : Christian remembrance of St Stephen, the first Christian martyr.
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| St Stephen's Day - Sunday December 26, 2021 Catholic or protestant : Remembrance of St Stephen, the first Christian martyr.
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| Boxing Day - Sunday December 26, 2021 Catholic or protestant :
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| Christmas Day - Monday December 27, 2021 Catholic or protestant :
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| Christmas Day (forwarded to Monday) - Monday December 27, 2021 Catholic or protestant :
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