Whether or not February is a busy month for holidays and festivals rather depends on the phases of the Moon. For instance, this year, the second new moon after December 21st takes place on January 22nd, which means that February misses out on the prestigious Lunar New Year holidays. Month info: February gets it name from […]
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In the UK, Monday January 16th 2023 was the so-called Blue Monday. It is said to be the most depressing day of the year, as Christmas and New Year holidays are fast disappearing in the rear view mirror, and it is nearly 90 days until the next public holiday on Good Friday (April 7th). Does […]
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January: New Year’s Day New Year’s Day is a public holiday in all countries that observe the Gregorian calendar, with the exception of Israel January 6: Epiphany Epiphany is an important and widely-observed Christian festival that marks the visit of the Magi (the three wise men) to the infant Jesus. January 7: Orthodox Christmas The […]
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