Thursday, December 23, 2010

Season’s Greetings!

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Season's Greetings!

The holidays are in full swing here at the Almanac. We hope that you are enjoying this festive time as well!

December 25—Christmas Day
Christmas Day is a Christian holiday commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ. Although the actual date of Christ's birth is unknown, it has been celebrated on December 25 since the 4th century. Today's rich mosaic of Christmas customs dates back through the ages. Read more about Christmas Day.

December 26—Boxing Day
This holiday derives from the Old English custom of giving Christmas "boxes" of gifts to tradesmen. Where celebrated (such as in Canada), Boxing Day is welcomed as a quiet day of recuperation from the season's festivities. Read more about Boxing Day.

December 26—Start of Kwanzaa
From December 26 through January 1, Kwanzaa is observed worldwide by those of African descent. Each day centers on one of seven principles: unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity, and faith.

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