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Kwanzaa (/ ˈ k w ɑː n z ə /) is an annual celebration of African-American culture from December 26 to January 1, culminating in a communal feast called Karamu, usually on the sixth day. [1] It was created by activist Maulana Karenga based on African harvest festival traditions from various parts of West , East , as well as Southeast Africa .
Boxing Day, except when December 26 is a Sunday. If it is a Sunday, Boxing Day is transferred to December 27 by Royal Proclamation. (Commonwealth of Nations), and its related observances: Day of Good Will (South Africa and Namibia) Family Day (Vanuatu) Thanksgiving (Solomon Islands) Christian feast day:
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 29 January 2025. Commonwealth nations holiday on 26 December For other uses, see Boxing Day (disambiguation). "Christmas box" redirects here. For the genus of shrubs, see Sarcococca. Boxing Day Boxing Day crowds shopping at Toronto's Eaton Centre Also called Offering Day Observed by Commonwealth nations ...
Kwanzaa (December 26-January 1) Related: Keep the Christmas Spirit Alive with Charity, Goodwill, and 50 Happy Boxing Day Wishes December's Daily List of Holidays and Observances
Federal holiday. Monday is a government holiday because Christmas Day was Sunday. That means: The post office is closed and no mail will be delivered.. City and County Hall are closed, and so are ...
Thursday, Dec. 26: First day of Hanukkah. Thursday, Dec. 26: First day of Kwanzaa. Tuesday, Dec. 31: New Year's Eve. More: Starbucks unveils cups for 2024 holiday season: See the new designs. When ...
Holidays proclaimed in this way may be considered a U.S. "national observance", but it would be improper to refer to them as "federal holidays". Many of these observances designated by Congress are authorized under permanent law under Title 36, U.S. Code, in which cases the President is under obligation to issue an annual proclamation.
December 2024 Israeli airstrikes in Yemen Israel carries out a series of airstrikes between Sanaa and Hodeidah in Yemen , hitting a number of facilities, including Sanaa International Airport , and killing at least six people and injuring at least 40 others with the Director-General of the World Health Organization Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus ...