Religious

November 2024

Feast of Saint Michael and all Angels

On this day, the feast of the holy archangels is celebrated. Thanks is given to God for these holy messengers and protectors. It is the Traditional feast day in the Roman Catholic, Anglican Communion, and Orthodox churches, of all holy angels, and specifically Archangel Michael, who is the leader of the heavenly army.
08 Nov
12:00 am - 12:00 pm

St Martin’s Day

St Martin’s Day is the funeral day of Saint Martin of Tours. Saint Martin was a Roman soldier who was baptised and became a bishop in a French town. He is regarded as a noble man who often performed saintly acts. He is known for cutting his cloak in half to share with a beggar during a snowstorm. A feast ...
11 Nov
12:00 am - 12:00 pm

Shichi-Go-San (Japan)

Shichi-Go-San is a Japanese holiday celebrating the growth and well-being of young children. Even numbers are considered lucky in East Asia. Shichi-Go-San means ‘seven-five-three-, representing seven, five, and three year olds and their traditional right of passage in the middle of their childhood, youth and growth. As it is not a national holiday, it is generally observed on the nearest ...
15 Nov
12:00 am - 12:00 pm

Birth of Guru Nanak Dev Sahib

This day celebrates the Birthday of Guru Nanak which falls on the date of the full moon in the month of Katak (usually October/November). The day celebrates his message that all are equal before God and should live peacefully with one another. Guru Nanak was the founder of the Sikh faith. Nankana Sahib, a city named in his honour, is ...
15 Nov
12:00 am - 12:00 pm

International Day of Islamic Art

Proclaimed by UNESCO in 2019, this day raises awareness to past and contemporary artistic expressions of Islam and the contribution of culture through Islamic Art to civilisation. A worldwide appreciation for Islamic art is encouraged and the day aims to inspire other artistic movements which contribute to cultural diversity, the freedom of expression, protection of cultural heritage and intercultural dialogue. ...
18 Nov
12:00 am - 12:00 pm

Presentation of the Theotokos

According to the apocryphal Protovangelium of James, Mary’s parents, Joachim and Anne, received a heavenly message that they would have a child. This day commemorates Mary’s parents dedicating her to the temple when she was 3 years old. The day is celebrated by Catholic, Eastern Orthodox and some Anglo-Catholic Churches.
21 Nov
12:00 am - 12:00 pm

Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib

This is a day to remember the martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur, the ninth of ten Gurus who founded the Sikh religion. He was born in Amritsar <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amritsar> , Punjab <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Punjab> , India in 1621. His death is honoured as he is considered a fearless warrior, spiritual scholar and a poet whose 115 hymns are included in Sri Guru Granth ...
24 Nov
12:00 am - 12:00 pm

Feast of Saint Andrew, Apostle

The Feast day of Andrew the Apostle commemorates the patron saint of Scotland, Romania, Greece, Ukraine, Poland and Russia. Saint Andrew is the disciple in the New Testament <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Testament> who introduced his brother, the Apostle Peter <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Peter> , to Jesus <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jesus> , the Messiah <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Messiah> . The day is celebrated with food, dance, flag flying and music.
30 Nov
12:00 am - 12:00 pm
December 2024

Saint Nicholas Day

A Christian feast day observed in Western Christian countries on this day. It is customary in some countries for ‘Saint Nicholas’ to bring gifts or money for children on this day or in Poland and the Ukraine to bring a twig or piece of coal to naughty children. The figure of Santa Claus aka Father Christmas derives from Saint Nicholas. ...
06 Dec
12:00 am - 12:00 pm

Bodhi Day (Buddhist)

This annual Buddhist day of celebration marks the day Siddhartha Gautama achieved enlightenment through meditation and became the Buddha, also known as Bodhi in Sanskrit and Pali. In China and Tibet and elsewhere, Bodhi Day is often celebrated in May.
08 Dec
12:00 am - 12:00 pm

Feast of the Immaculate Conception – Roman Catholic

The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is indeed a significant celebration in the Roman Catholic Church, dedicated to the belief that Mary, the mother of Jesus, was conceived without original sin. Observed annually on December 8th, this feast day holds special significance for Catholics worldwide as they honor Mary’s unique role in salvation history and her immaculate nature. It is ...
09 Dec
12:00 am - 12:00 pm

Feast of our Lady of Guadalupe – Roman Catholic

The Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe is a deeply revered celebration in the Roman Catholic Church, particularly within Latin American communities, commemorating the apparition of the Virgin Mary to Juan Diego in Mexico in 1531. According to tradition, Mary appeared to Juan Diego on the Hill of Tepeyac, near present-day Mexico City, and instructed him to build a church ...
12 Dec
12:00 am - 12:00 pm
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