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Nelson Anniversary Day
Nelson Anniversary Day commemorates the arrival of the first New Zealand Company settlers on February 1, 1842, aboard the Fifeshire. Today, it is used mainly for leisure and summer celebrations.

St. Brigid's Day
St. Brigid's Day grew out of Imbolc, an ancient Celtic spring festival, and became tied to St. Brigid of Kildare after the spread of Christianity. Today, it honors both traditions and stands as a day of renewal, creativity and protection.