The first day of the year by the modern Gregorian and Julian calendars. It originally marked the Circumcision of Christ which is still observed in the Anglican and Lutheran Churches. Who celebrates? New Year's Day is now considered a secular holiday and is celebrated by most people in the UK. Some cultures and religions celebrate… Read More »New Years Day
Christmas Day is when Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus. The Bible describes the birth as taking place in a stable in Bethlehem. In recent years the Christmas period has extended in many countries with festivities spanning December and revolving around more commercialised western activity such as Christmas parties. Who celebrates? People of the Christian… Read More »Christmas Day
Hanukah is a Jewish festival also known as the festival of lights. According to Jewish tradition, in 164BC the Maccabees recaptured Jerusalem from the occupying Greeks. When they came to rededicate the Temple, they had only enough sacred oil to light the menorah for one day but the candles miraculously stayed alight for eight days.… Read More »Hanukah
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