Feast of St Basil

About Feast of St Basil

St Basil was one of the greatest leaders and thinkers of the Orthodox Christian church. In many Greek homes, a special cake is baked on the eve of St Basil's Day with a gold or silver coin hidden inside.

29Nov

Hanukkah 🕎

• Religious
• International

Observed for eight days in honour of the historic victory of the Maccabbees against religious oppression

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24Dec

Christmas Eve 🎅

• Religious
• International

Christmas Eve marks the culmination of the Advent period before Christmas that started on the fourth Sunday before Christmas Eve.

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25Dec

Christmas Day 🎄

• Religious
• International

Christmas is one of the most popular holidays in the world and marks the birth of Jesus Christ.

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27Dec

Saint John the Evangelist's Day

• Religious
• International

The Feast of Saint John the Evangelist's Day and Apostle.

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Alzheimer's Awareness Month

• Health
• Canada

This Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, let’s end stigma and make Canada a safer place for people living with dementia.

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Veganuary

• Health
• International

Find out the dates and background to Veganuary

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New Year's Day

• Culture
• International

The first day of the year is a truly global holiday, celebrated by 90% of the world's population.

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National Fruitcake Toss Day

• Action
• USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Fruitcake Toss Day

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