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The schedule in brief from D-2 to D+5

  • August 5, 2024: Crop Over
  • August 6, 2024: Bogotá Carnival
  • August 6, 2024, : Divino Salvador del Mundo
  • August 6, 2024,: Transfiguration of Jesus
  • August 7, 2024, : Filseta
  • August 8, 2024, : Tendong Lho Rumfaat
  • August 9, 2024, : Meyboom
  • August 9, 2024, : Naga Panchami
  • August 9, 2024, : Radbod of Friesland
  • August 9, 2024, : Sol Indiges
  • August 10, 2024: Lawrence of Rome
  • August 12, 2024, : Mim Kut
  • August 12, 2024, : Tisha B’av

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July 29, 2024(2 events)

Naknyulum


July 29, 2024

Today, the Chang Naga tribes of Nagaland celebrate Naknyulum. It was originally a religious ceremony to celebrate their deliverance from darkness. This is why it remains today more than ever a ceremony which applauds the victory of good over evil. This is a symbolic tribute that exercises customary beliefs regarding their history. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #Nagaland #July 29

Olsok


July 29, 2024

Today, Scandinavians celebrate Olsok, Saint Olaf. King Olaf II Haraldsson of Norway is remembered as Rex perpetuus Norvegiae, the Eternal King of Norway. July 29 is traditionally the date of King Olaf's death at the Battle of Stiklestad, north of Nidaros (Trondheim), Norway, in 1030. King Olaf's martyrdom at Stiklestad appears to have contributed decisively to the establishment of Christianity throughout the Norwegian nation. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #Olaf #July 29 #Norway

July 30, 2024
July 31, 2024(2 events)

12 little prophets


July 31, 2024

Today, the Armenian Church celebrates the 12 minor prophets. From the 8th to 4th centuries BCE, they are part of the Tanakh and the Old Testament. The Books include both autobiographical and biographical texts and oracles. First come the prophets dated from the beginning of the Assyrian period: Hosea, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah and Micah; Joel and part of the beginning of Amos. We can also find in Amos and Joel a description of an invasion of locusts. Next come the prophets set at the end of the Assyrian period: Nahum, Habakkuk and Zephaniah. Next come those set in the Persian period: Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi, although some scholars date "Second Zechariah" to the Hellenistic era. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #July 31 #12Little Prophets

Ignatius of Loyola

July 31, 2024

Today, Christians celebrate Ignatius of Loyola. Ignatian spirituality is one of the main sources of religious introspection and vocational discernment in Catholicism. At the head of the Jesuits, he became an ardent promoter of the Tridentine reform, also called the Counter-Reformation. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #31July #SaintIgnatius

August 1, 2024(5 events)

Caribbean Festival

August 1, 2024

Today, in Toronto, Canada, the Caribana festival takes place. Originating in the Caribbean, marching bands are the most important part of the main carnival parade. Each group displays an artistic theme through the making of costumes. Competing with each other during the parade, they walk past a judge who will rate each section of the group for their costume design, the energy of the masquerades, the creativity of the presentation, and more. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #August 1st #Toronto #Caribana

Swiss National Day

August 1, 2024

Today, the Swiss celebrate their national day. It took place the first time in 1891, on the occasion of the 600th anniversary of the pact of 1291, concluded by the representatives of the three cantons: Uri, Schwytz, Unterwalden; which is then chosen as the founding act rather than the mythical Oath of the Rütli which was commemorated before. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #August 1st #Switzerland #1291 #Frütli

Llama

August 1, 2024

Today, Anglo-Saxon people celebrate Lammas. Between the solstice and the equinox, this festival marks the start of the harvest. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #1eraout #lammas #lammastide

Lughnasadh

August 1, 2024

On this day, the Celtic people celebrated Lughnasadh (the assembly of Lug). Legend has it that the God Lug created this festival in honor of his mother, the goddess Tailtiu, who died of exhaustion after transforming the Irish forests into cultivable plains. Lug also represents the earth and the underground world, he is the god of arts and techniques. This festival of several days favored the abundance of the harvests to come. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #August 1st #Lughnasadh #Lug #Celt #Druid

Pachamama Raymi

August 1, 2024

Today, Peruvians celebrate Pachamama Raymi in honor of the Earth Mother Goddess. The descendants of the Incas cook in pots various tubers, drinks and seeds of huairuro, which are placed underground. After that, a Pako begins with the haywasqa (payment to the Earth) on a multicolored coat. Then, the participants perform songs and dance for the goddess. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #August 1st #Inca #PachamamaRaymi #Peru

August 2, 2024(1 event)

The Negrita

August 2, 2024

Today, Costa Ricans celebrate their patron saint, Our Lady and the Angels, thus known as La Negrita. The Black Madonna is an indigenous representation of the Virgin Mary made on August 2, 1635. Since then, the figure has protected Costa Rica. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #2August #LaNegrita #Costarica

August 3, 2024(1 event)

Supplicia Canum

August 3, 2024

On this day, the Romans celebrated Supplicia Canum. Dogs were sacrificed hanging from a cross and geese were decorated with gold and purple. This strange feast comes from the siege of Rome by the Gauls in 390 BCE. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #3August #rome #suppliciacanum

August 4, 2024(2 events)

Metumniu

August 4, 2024

Today, the Yinchunger of Nagaland celebrate the Metumniu harvest festival. The etumniu festival celebrates the particular harvest of millet which is the dominant cereal in their diet. The festival is also doubled with a meaningful rebirth of what is lost or broken by raging rains and storms; the inhabitants take the opportunity to repair and consolidate the infrastructures. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #4August #nagaland #metumniu #Yinchunger

White Virgin

August 4, 2024

Today, the Basques celebrate Andre Maria Zuriaren Jaiak, the White Virgin. During a week, many cultural events take place in the Basque country including the famous competition of eskupilota. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #4August #basque country #andremariazuriarenjaiak

August 5, 2024(1 event)

crop-over

August 5, 2024

Today, people in Barbados celebrate Crop Over. This festival dates back to 1687 when it was customary to celebrate the end of the hard sugar cane harvests during slavery. The festival lasts a very long time and is punctuated by competitions, music and songs. Other traditions that have been added include climbing a greased pole, feasting, and drinking competitions. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #5August #ropOver #barbados

August 6, 2024(3 events)

Bogota Carnival

August 6, 2024

Today, the people of Bogotá celebrate the founding of the city with a carnival. The highlight of the festival centers around a costumed parade as the streets around Parque Simon Bolivar fill with dancers, artists, storytellers, puppeteers and folklore shows. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #6August #carnival #Bogotá

Divino Salvador del Mundo

August 6, 2024

Today in El Salvador, locals celebrate the Divino Salvador del Mundo, its patron saint, along with the Transfiguration. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #6August #Salvador #DivinoSalvadordelMundo

Transfiguration of Jesus

August 6, 2024

Today, the Orthodox celebrate the transfiguration of Jesus. It involves a change in Jesus' bodily appearance for a few moments of his earthly life, to reveal his divine nature to three disciples. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #6August #orthodox #Transfiguration

August 7, 2024(1 event)

Filseta

August 7, 2024

Today Christians of the Ethiopian and Eritrean Tewahedo Church celebrate Filseta in commemoration of the Dormition and Assumption of Mary. The divine liturgy is conducted during all days of the fast culminating in the final liturgy on the 15th day venerating Saint Mary. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #7August #Tewahedo #Filseta

August 8, 2024(1 event)

Tendong Lho Rumfaat

August 8, 2024

Today, the Lepcha people (Nepal and northern India) celebrate Tendong Lho Rumfaat. This day commemorates their people's flight up Tendong Mountain to escape 40 consecutive days of rain. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #8August #lepcha #TendongLhoRumfaat

August 9, 2024(4 events)

Meyboom

August 9, 2024

Today, Belgians celebrate Meyboom. Attested since 1308, it is the oldest tradition in Brussels; it mainly consists of planting a beech tree each year at the crossroads of rue des Sables and rue du Marais. The exercise is accompanied by processions and various folk activities during the day. This Germanic festival still continues in other regions. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #9August #Meyboom #Meiboom #Brussels

Naga Panchami

August 9, 2024

Today, the people of India celebrate Naga Panchami in honor of Nagas and other snakes. As part of the festivities, a Naga or snake deity made of silver, stone, wood or a painting of snakes is given a reverential bath with milk and their blessings are sought for the well-being of the family. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #Naga #India #Nepal #NagaPanchami

Radbod of Friesland

August 9, 2024

Today, the Asatrus commemorate Radbod of Friesland. At this time, the Frankish kingdoms evangelized the Germanic states. Radbord fought throughout his life to keep the pagan religion and become independent from the Frankish kingdom. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #9August #asatru #Radbod

Indigenous soil

August 9, 2024

celebrated Sol Indiges (not to be confused with Sol Invictus on December 25). This festival is as old as the first king Titus Tatius. Long before, Latinus, king of a people of Latium, was the son of Ulysses and Circe, herself daughter of the sun. The descendants (called Aeneas), are then direct descendants of the sun. Other very important lineages of Rome such as the Aurelii are also descendants of the sun. The meaning of the festival remains a mystery, with historians of the Empire no longer able to find its origin. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #9August #Rome #SolIndiges #Latinus

August 10, 2024(1 event)

Lawrence of Rome

August 10, 2024

Today, Christians celebrate Saint Lawrence of Rome. He died as a martyr on a grill (hot coal) in 258 in Rome. Guard of the Church's treasures, he refused to hand them over to the Roman Empire, and instead distributed them to the poor and sick. He sent the Holy Chalice to his parents which is today in the Cathedral of Valencia. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #August 10 #SaintLaurent #Christianity #SaintChalice

August 11, 2024
August 12, 2024(2 events)

Mim Kut

August 12, 2024

Today, the Kuki Nagas people of Nagaland in India celebrate Mim Kut. It expresses elation and triumph over the harvest of Mim (maize), which is the last harvest of the season. The festival notably celebrates the corn harvest. The Kuki people strongly believe that the souls of their deceased ancestors come out of their graves and visit their family homes. People pay homage to dead souls in the form of wine naturally made from rice in every house. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #August 12 #Nagaland #MimKut #Kuki

Tisha Beav

August 12, 2024

Today, Jews commemorate the fall of the first Temple in Jerusalem by fasting on Tisha Beav. This night then commemorates a series of persecutions suffered by the Jewish people over the centuries. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #Judaism #TishaBeAv

August 13, 2024(2 events)

Hueymiccaihuitl


August 13, 2024

On this day, the Aztecs began the month of Hueymiccaihuitl in honor of Xocolt (the great feast of the dead). There is little trace of this god of the planet Venus and of death. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #8September #Aztec #Hueymiccaieightl #Xocolt

Nemoralia

August 13, 2024

On this day, the Romans celebrated Nemoralia. These three days were dedicated to Diana, a goddess of Greek origin. This goddess of Heaven, Earth and the Underworld was celebrated in the Roman Empire since the third century BCE. The Christian era replaced it with the Assumption. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #rome #August 13 #nemoralia

August 14, 2024(1 event)

Spa Parties

August 14, 2024

Today, on August 19 and 31, the Slavic peoples celebrate the Savior (honey, apple and walnut festival). In our Orthodox days, these festivals were originally linked to harvest seasons. Dances and feasts mark the start of the harvest. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #orthodox #August 14 #August 19 #August 31 #spas

August 15, 2024(3 events)

Assumption

August 15, 2024

celebrate the Assumption of Mary (also called Dormition). The Virgin Mary, mother of Jesus, at the end of her earthly life, entered directly into the glory of God, in other words ascended to heaven. This feast is apocryphal since the New Testament and the scriptural bases do not mention the death of Mary. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #August 15 #Assumption #Dormition #VirgeMarie

Ferragostó

August 15, 2024

Today, Italians celebrate Ferragosto. Established by Emperor Augustus, horse races took place. Customs change on both sides of Italy. #mythology #myth #legend #August 15 #italy #calendar #ferragosto

Maras

August 15, 2024

Today, Latvians celebrate Māras, in honor of the assumption of Mary. Originally, the festival was devoted to Māra. She is the patroness of all feminine duties (children, livestock), patroness of all economic activities (“God made the table, Māra made the bread”), money and markets. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #latvia #Mara #15August

August 16, 2024(2 events)

Palio di Siena

August 16, 2024

Today, Italians celebrate the Palio di Siena (Siena Competition). The first race, Palio di Provenzano, which is held on July 2, corresponds to the old date of the Visitation and a local festival in honor of the Madonna di Provenzano. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #July 2 #August 16 #sienne #paliodisiena

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Varalakshmi Vratam

August 16, 2024

Today Vaishnavi Hindus celebrate Varalakshmi Vratam in honor of the fertility goddess Lakshmi. The festival is mainly performed by married women (sumangali), for their own well-being, and in order to ask the goddess to bless their husbands with health and longevity. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #VaralakshmiVratam #VaralakshmiPuja #India

August 17, 2024(1 event)

Portunalia

August 17, 2024

celebrated Portunalia in honor of Portunus the god of doors, keys, provisions and ports. Originally, it was related to the protection of granaries and warehouses. His functions probably evolved with confusion with the later god Janus, who resembles him in every way. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #August 17 #Rome #Portunus #Janus

August 18, 2024
August 19, 2024(4 events)

Buhe

August 19, 2024

Today, Geez Christians (first of the Christian rites) celebrate Buhe. The boys make chibo (small bonfires) and sing "Hoya Hoye" and receive bread called mulmul from the locals. The boys then bless the home family for the following year. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #August 19 #Buhe #Ethiopia

Raksha Bandhan

August 19, 2024

and Jains celebrate the bond of brotherhood Raksha bandhan. This link is represented by a small cord called rakhi that the sister attaches to her brother's wrist and asks for his protection. A tilak is then affixed to the forehead of the person wearing the rakhi. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #inde #RakshaBandhan

Holy Maginus

August 19, 2024

Today, Catalan Christians celebrate Saint Maginus. He was a Hermit of the Brufaganya cave for 30 years. He was beheaded on August 25, 306 after attempting to convert Roman governors and resisting persecution. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #August 19 #SaintMaginus #Catalonia

Vinalia

August 19, 2024

On this day, the Romans celebrated the Vinalia. These two harvest festivals in honor of Jupiter and Venus took place in April and August. These festivals followed the natural course of the harvest, from the new wine festival to the first bunches picked. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #rome #vinalia #23April #19August

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August 20, 2024(1 event)

Our Lady of Sorrows

August 20, 2024

Portuguese celebrate Our Lady of Sorrows. Since 1744, she has been prayed to promote fishing. Since 1772, a large fair has been organized as well as the Romaria feast of Nossa Senhora da Agonia. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #August 20 #Portugal #Christianity #NotreDame

August 21, 2024(1 event)

Consualia

August 21, 2024

On this day, the Romans celebrated Consualia in honor of the god Consus (equivalent to the Greek god Poseidon Hippios). Consus is considered the deity of advice, in reference to the ruse used by Romulus to kidnap the Sabine women. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #rome #August 21 #December 15 #consualia

August 22, 2024
August 23, 2024(2 events)

Grand Magal of Touba

August 23, 2024

Today, the Mouride Muslims of Senegal celebrate the Magal of Touba. It commemorates the departure into exile in Gabon of the founder of the brotherhood. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #islam #mouride #Senegal

Vulcanalia

August 23, 2024

On this day, the Romans celebrated Vulcanalia in honor of Vulcan. This god is one of the oldest, probably of Crete or Hittite origin. He is the father of the first founders of Rome. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #August 23 #vulcan

August 24, 2024(3 events)

Kamyshin Watermelon Festival

August 24, 2024

Today, Russians celebrate the Kamyshin Watermelon Festival. Since 1722, concerts, exhibitions and sales have been organized in all the squares of the city throughout the day, including a large civil parade made up of brass bands and giant floats. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #August 24 #Russia #Kamyshin #Watermelon

Saint Barthelemy

August 24, 2024

Today, Christians celebrate Saint Bartholomew. He would have evangelized Arabia, Persia and perhaps Western India in collaboration with the apostle Thomas. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #August 24 #saintbarthelemy

Willka Raymi

August 24, 2024

Today, Peruvians celebrate Willka Raymi. It is the traditional Quechua ceremony of offering to Pachamama, the Earth Mother Goddess. The celebrations take place every year in the archaeological complex of Pisac. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #August 24 #cuzco #pisac #Peru

August 25, 2024(2 events)

Arbain

August 25, 2024

Today, Shiite Muslims commemorate Arbaïn, which marks the end of the mourning of Imam Hussein ben Ali. Arbaïn takes place on Safar 20 of the Hijri calendar, i.e. 40 days after Ashura which commemorates the death of Imam Hussein ben Ali. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #arbain #ashura #islam

opiconsivia

August 25, 2024

On this day, the Romans celebrated Opiconsivia in honor of Ops. Goddess of agricultural resources and wealth, the Romans celebrated her at the end of the harvest with a mirror festival in December for the storage of grain. #mythology #myth #legend #August 25 #December 19 #calendar #opalia #opiconsivia

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August 26, 2024(1 event)

Krishna Janmashtami

August 26, 2024

Today, Hindus celebrate Krishna Janmashtami, the birth of Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu. Dance and drama enactments of the life of Krishna according to the Bhagavata Purana, devotional singing until midnight when Krishna was born, fasting, an all-night vigil and a festival the next day are part of the Janmashtami celebrations #mythology #myth 1TP5Legend #calendar #inde #krishna #vishnu

August 27, 2024(1 event)

Volturnalia

August 27, 2024

On this day, the Romans celebrated the Volturnalia in honor of Volturnus, the god of water and fountains. We know very little about this party. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #August 27 #volturnus #rome

August 28, 2024(1 event)

Ludi Circenses

August 28, 2024

On this day, the Etruscans and then the Romans celebrated the Ludi Circenses. These games were organized within the framework of the Etruscan confederation of the twelve cities (dodecapolis) which, during these religious and spectacular events, regained its unity. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #August 28 #Etrusque #Rome #LudiCircenses

August 29, 2024(1 event)

Detachment of John the Baptist

August 29, 2024

Today, Christians commemorate the Beheading of John the Baptist, or beheading. He was executed on the orders of Herod Antipas, at the request of Herodias and her daughter Salome. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #August 29 #JeanBaptiste

August 30, 2024(1 event)

Lima Rose

August 30, 2024

Today, the Spanish countries of the new world celebrate Rose de Lima. First saint of the Americas, she devoted herself to the poor and the natives and made her life a penance. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #August 30 #rosedelima

August 31, 2024(1 event)

Paryushana

August 31, 2024

Today Jains celebrate Paryushana. Jains increase their level of spiritual intensity by often using fasting and meditation to help them. The five main vows are emphasized during this period. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #Jainism #Paryushana

September 1, 2024(3 events)

Capodano Bizantino

September 1, 2024

Today, in some Italian coastal towns (Amalfi and Atrani) the Capodanno Bizantino (Byzantine New Year) takes place. Closely linked to the rise of maritime trade in collaboration with Byzantium, these towns commemorate their glorious past with a procession in period costume and numerous cultural activities. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #September 1st #Amalfi #Atrani

Guru Granth Sahib

September 1, 2024

Today Sikhs commemorate the completion of their holy book Guru Granth Sahib. The Adi Granth, its earliest interpretation, was compiled by the fifth guru, Guru Arjan (1564–1606). Its compilation was completed on August 29, 1604 and first installed inside the Golden Temple in Amritsar on September 1, 1604.

Mongmong

September 1, 2024

Today, the Sangtam people in Nagalan (northeastern India) celebrate Mongmong. For 6 days, many rituals are performed to bring prosperity and ward off evil spirits. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #1st September #mongmong #inde #Sangtam

Multicultural and multi-religious almanac

An almanac is a calendar showing the main dates of the calendar, the religious holidays, bearing ephemerides such as the phases of the moon or the duration of the days (lunar and solar calendars).

A calendar is a system for marking dates according to time. Such a system was invented by men to divide and organize time over long periods. The observation of the periodic phenomena of the environment in which they lived — such as the daily movement of the shadow, the return of the seasons or the lunar cycle — served as the first references for organizing the agricultural, social and religious life of societies.

The calendar used today in most of the world is the Gregorian calendar. In everyday language, an ephemeris designates what happens daily; the ephemeris of the day is the list of the significant events of this day.