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  2. Saint John's Eve - Wikipedia

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    The traditional midsummer party in Spain is the celebration in honour of Saint John (Spanish: San Juan, Catalan: Sant Joan, Galician: San Xoán) [49] and takes place on the evening of June 23. This midsummer tradition is especially strong in coastal areas of Spain, like in Galicia , where San Xoán festivals take place all over the region ...

  3. Public holidays in Puerto Rico - Wikipedia

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    Día de San Juan Bautista. Fiestas de San Juan. Since John the Baptist is the patron saint of the Island and the namesake of the capital city , his day is widely celebrated by big parties on the beaches on the Eve of St. John's Day (June 23). One tradition is to walk backward into the ocean and fall in 12 times at midnight on the beginning of ...

  4. St. John's Day - Wikipedia

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    Festival of San Juan; Saint Jonas Day; Jaaniõhtu; Festa Junina; See also Saint John's Eve; August 29, an Eastern Orthodox feast commemorating his beheading; September 23 an Eastern Orthodox feast celebrating his conception; a Roman Catholic and Lutheran feast celebrating his conception; Thout 2, a Coptic Orthodox feast

  5. Hogueras de Alicante - Wikipedia

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    The Bonfires of Saint John (Spanish: Hogueras de San Juan, Valencian: Fogueres de Sant Joan) [1] are a traditional and popular festival celebrated in the city of Alicante, Spain, from 19 to 24 June. [2]

  6. San Juan - Wikipedia

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    San Juan by Andreas Seyfarth, a card game for two to four players; San Juan, a Peruvian beer brewed by Backus and Johnston; San Juan, the Honduran name of the Gold Tree (Tabebuia donnell-smithii) Fiesta de San Juan, the Spanish name for Saint John's Eve; San Juan Festival, celebrated in Moyobamba, Peru

  7. Why is October 3 'Mean Girls' Day? Here's why Thursday's date ...

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    If you're a fan of "Mean Girls," you know the date of October 3 is slightly more "fetch" than the other days of the year.Since the release of the hit comedy movie in 2004, Oct. 3 has commonly been ...

  8. What is Mean Girls Day? Why everyone is celebrating October 3rd

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    Of course, the brief conversation between the two leads prompted die-hard enthusiasts and even the star-studded cast to mark October 3 as Mean Girls Day, a time to honour its impact and standout ...

  9. What's the Origin of Halloween—and Why Do We Celebrate It on ...

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    The history of Halloween is spookier than you know. Witches, ghosts, and costumes all play a part in Halloween's history, but why do we celebrate it? Learn more about the history of the October 31 ...