Unduvap Full Moon Poya Day
Unduvap Full Moon Poya commemorates the arrival of Arahat Sanghamitta Theri in Sri Lanka with the sacred Bodhi tree sapling from Bodh Gaya and the establishment of the Bhikkhuni Sangha. The Sri Maha Bodhi, planted in Anuradhapura in 288 BCE, still stands today as the world’s oldest recorded tree, symbolizing Sri Lanka’s enduring Buddhist heritage and the recognition of women in the monastic community.
Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve is the evening or entire day preceding Christmas Day, which commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ. It is a public holiday in some countries, and it holds significant religious and cultural importance for Christians and is widely observed around the world.
Christmas Day
Christmas Day is one of the most widely observed and culturally significant holidays around the world. It traditionally commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, although it has also become a widely celebrated cultural holiday, often observed even by non-Christians.
Boxing Day
Boxing Day is a holiday celebrated after Christmas Day, and it is a well-known holiday primarily celebrated in the United Kingdom and other countries that were part of the British Empire, as well as in some European nations.
Family Day (Vanuatu)
Family Day in Vanuatu is a public holiday that emphasizes the importance of family unity, rest, and togetherness, deeply rooted in Vanuatu’s cultural and communal values.
St. Stephen's Day
St. Stephen’s Day is a Christian feast day immediately following Christmas Day. It honors St. Stephen, recognized as the first Christian martyr (also called the Protomartyr).
National Day of Thanksgiving
The National Day of Thanksgiving in the Solomon Islands was created in 2004 to commemorate the end of The Tensions (1998–2003), honor peace and reconciliation, and dedicate a day for gratitude, prayer, and national unity.
Independence and Unity Day
Independence and Unity Day commemorates the announcement of the plebiscite results in which Slovenians overwhelmingly voted for independence. It celebrates both the decision for sovereignty and the unity of the people, which paved the way for the official declaration of independence in June 1991.
New Year's Eve
New Year's Eve marks the final day of the Gregorian calendar year and is a significant occasion for many people around the world. It's a time to reflect on the past year and welcome the beginning of a new one.
Restoration Day Switzerland
Restoration Day in Geneva, Switzerland commemorates the restoration of the Republic of Geneva in 1813, after more than 15 years under French rule during the Napoleonic era.
New Year's Day
New Year's Day is a globally celebrated holiday that marks the beginning of the new year on the Gregorian calendar. The transition to the new year is often accompanied by various customs, traditions, and celebrations.
Republic Day Taiwan
Even though most of the world recognizes the People's Republic of China as "China", Taiwan, officially the Republic of China, continues to celebrate January 1 as Republic Day, marking the official founding day of the Republic of China (ROC) in 1911.