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October 28, 2024(1 event)

Jambay Lhakhang Drup

October 28, 2024

Today, Bhutanese Buddhists celebrate Jambay Lhakhang Drup for 5 days. The Lhakang of Jambay played a major role in the advent of Buddhism in the kingdom. It is defined as the most exceptional and sacred temple in the country. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #October 31 #Bhutan #JambayLhakhang

October 29, 2024(1 event)

The day of Cyrus the Great

October 29, 2024

Today, Iranians commemorate Cyrus the Great. This holiday originated in early 2000 via the Internet. According to some historical documents, October 29 was the day Cyrus entered Babylon after the fall of the Neo-Babylonian Empire to the Achaemenid Persians at the Battle of Opis. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #29October #iran #CyrusTheGreat

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October 30, 2024
October 31, 2024(7 events)

Allantide

October 31, 2024

Today, the Cornish celebrate Allantide, Saint Allan. Some rites are worth a visit: the throwing of nuts into fires to predict the fidelity of partners, and the pouring of molten lead into cold water as a means of predicting the occupation of future husbands. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #31October #allantide

Dziady

October 31, 2024

Today, the North Slavic peoples celebrate Dziady. This communion of the living with the dead takes place twice a year. The rituals have been Christianized to become All Saints Day. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #1st May #31October #dziady

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Halloween

October 31, 2024

celebrate Halloween (All Saints' Eve). This festival is steeped in the folklore of Samhain, the Celtic autumn festival marking the New Year. It was in the 8th century that the Church moved All Saints' Day to November 1st in order to erase the pagan celebration, however, pagan rites continued in European cultures. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #October 31 #Halloween #All Saints’ Day

Hop-tu-naa

October 31, 2024

Today, the Manx celebrate Hop-tu-naa. This variation of Samhaim (Halloween) has many rituals unique to the Isle of Man. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #31October #hoptunaa #IledeMan

Kali Puja

October 31, 2024

Today, Bengalis celebrate Kali Puja honoring Goddess Kali, goddess of death and time. She is worshiped at night with tantric rites and mantras. He is prescribed offerings of red hibiscus flowers, sweets, rice and lentils. #calendar #mythology #myth #legend #hindou #diwali #kali #bengal

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Naraka Chaturdashi

October 31, 2024

Today, Hindus celebrate Naraka Chaturdashi. This festival marks the death of the asura Narakasura by Krishna, Satyabhama and Kali. This day is also the 5th of the Diwali festival. #calendar #hindu #mythology #myth #legend #diwali #krishna #narakachaturdashi

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Vetrnaetr

October 31, 2024

Today, the Asatrus celebrate Vetrnaetr (winter nights). These three days of celebrations with sacrifice and banquet mark the end of summer and the beginning of Scandinavian winter. It also marks the start of the new year. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #vetrnaetr #October 31

November 1, 2024(7 events)

Bandi Chhor Divas

November 1, 2024

Today, Sikhs celebrate Bandi Chhor Divas in honor of the sixth Guru, Guru Hargobind ji. On this day, the Guru freed 52 Indian kings from the Mughal emperor. Sikhs celebrate this day with a procession and fireworks. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #bandichhordivas #sikh

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Boun That Luang

November 1, 2024

Today, Laotians celebrate Bound That Luang. A phasat procession in the evening to Wat Simeuang to circle the temple three times. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #November #BounThatLuang #PhaThatLuang

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Calan Gaeaf

November 1, 2024

celebrate the first day of winter, Calan Gaeaf. The villagers would dance around a bonfire and everyone would write their names on the stones or otherwise mark them and place them in and around said fire. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #November 1 #galles #calangaeaf

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Chavang Kut

November 1, 2024

Today in Manipur the Kut Festival begins. The Kuki-Chin-Mizo people dance and sing to bring blessing to the year's harvest. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #November 1 #manipur #chavangkut

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Quecholli


November 1, 2024

On this day, the Aztecs began the month of Quecholli in honor of Mixcoatl, the precious feather. It was a month mainly devoted to hunting in order to stock up on provisions in addition to harvesting crops. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #November 27 #aztec #Quecholli #Mixcoatl

Her hand

November 1, 2024

Today, Celtic peoples celebrate Samhain or Samhain. It is a celebration of transition - the passage from one year to another - and of opening towards the Other World,Other world, that of the gods and the manes. It is mentioned in many Irish epic stories because, by definition, it is conducive to magical and mythical events. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #November 1 #celtic #samain #samhain

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Toussaint

November 1, 2024

Today, Catholics celebrate All Saints' Day, the feast of All Saints. The liturgical celebration begins at Vespers on the evening of October 31 and ends at the end of the 1er november. It precedes by one day the Commemoration of the faithful departed, the solemnity of which has been officially fixed for November 2. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #November 1 #Catholic #All Saints’ Day

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November 2, 2024(3 events)

Dehwa Hanina

November 2, 2024

Today, the Mandaeans celebrate Dehwa Hanina, the small festival on Taura 18. This commemorates the ascension of the uthra Hibil Ziwa from the world of darkness to the world of light and thus the creation of life. It is a blessed day for baptisms. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #18taura #Mandeism #DehwaHanina

Dia de Muertos

November 2, 2024

Today, Mexican people celebrate Dia de Muertos. Going back to traditions of three thousand years, and mixed with Christian traditions, Mexicans celebrate the dead of children and adults. Traditions vary greatly and modern culture also brings its new rites. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #2November #mexico #diademuertos

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Day of the Dead

November 2, 2024

Today, Catholics commemorate the faithful Dead, also known as Day of the Dead. The Commemoration of the Dead was established to obtain from God that he deliver or relieve souls from purgatory. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #2November #Catholic #Day of the Dead #All Saints’ Day

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November 3, 2024(1 event)

Bunka no hi

November 3, 2024

Today, the Japanese celebrate Bunka no hi, Japanese Culture Day. The festival includes numerous exhibitions, parades and ceremonies throughout the country. It was previously Emperor Meiji's birthday. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #Japan #BunkaNoHi #Meiji #3November

November 4, 2024(1 event)

Ludi Plebeii

November 4, 2024

On this day, in ancient Rome, the Ludi plebeii, the plebeian games, began. The games included both theatrical performances and sporting competitions with the aim of entertaining the people of Rome. #calendar #4November #mythology #myth #legend #romeantique #rome #ludiplebeii #circusflaminius #jupiter

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November 5, 2024(2 events)

Chhath Puja

November 5, 2024

Today, people of North India celebrate Chhath or Chhath Puja. The rituals are observed for four days. They include holy bathing, fasting and abstaining from drinking water (vrata), standing in water and offering prasad (prayer offerings) and arghya to the setting and rising sun. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #India #Chhath #ChhathPuja #Surya

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Pompaia

November 5, 2024

On this day, the Greeks celebrated Pompaia. A procession took place with a sheepskin and a staff entwined with snakes. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #zeus #10maimakterion #pompaia

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November 6, 2024
November 7, 2024(1 event)

Tokhu Emong

November 7, 2024

Today, the Lotha Nagas celebrate Tokhu Emong, marking the end of the harvest season. During Tokhü Emong, adherents praise the gods for their blessings. Tokhü Emong is also a celebration of brotherhood, forgiveness and unity. It is celebrated through the sharing of food, gifts, folk stories and a community feast. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #7November #naga #lothanaga #tokhuemong

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November 8, 2024(1 event)

Wangala

November 8, 2024

Today, the Garo tribe of Nagaland celebrates Wangala. This post-harvest festival in honor of the sun god Misi Salijong blesses the people with a bountiful harvest. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #8November #nagaland #garo #wangala

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November 9, 2024(2 events)

Our Lady of Almudena

November 9, 2024

Today, the Spanish give thanks to Our Lady of Almudena (Madrid). It is a symbolic image of the reconquest of the Iberian Peninsula by Christians after the 11th century. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #9November #Almudena #Madrid #Spain

Swietoslawa

November 9, 2024

Today, the Asatru celebrate Queen Sigrid the Haughty. Very present in the Icelandic and Nordic sagas as queen of Sweden then Denmark, her children will build the Viking Age and the North Sea Empire, controlling all of Northern Europe. #mythology #myth #legend #9November #calendar #asatru #swietoslawa #sigrid

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November 10, 2024(1 event)

Mokosh

November 10, 2024

Today, Rodnoverians (Russian paganism) celebrate the day of the mother and nourishing earth goddess Mokosh. It is associated with arable and fertile land, protective of divination and magic, as well as spinning and weaving trades. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #November 10 #slave #mokosh

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November 11, 2024(6 events)

Cologne Carnival

November 11, 2024

Today begins the Cologne Carnival (Germany). The carnival begins at 11:11 a.m. and ends on Ash Wednesday of the following year. The final celebrations, the street carnival, last for a whole week. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #November 11 #Cologne Carnival #Cologne

Dusseldorf Carnival

November 11, 2024

Today begins the Düsseldorf Carnival (Germany). This carnival begins each year on November 11 with the symbolic awakening of the Hoppeditz (jester) and ends on Ash Wednesday with his burial. The Rose Monday parade is one of the largest in Germany. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #November 11 #Dusseldorf #CarnivalofDusseldorf

Mainz Carnival

November 11, 2024

Today the Mainz Carnival (Germany) begins. Every year, on November 11 at 11:11 a.m., the campaign begins with the reading of the 11 laws of carnival by the Mayor from the large balcony of Palais Ostein. The real fifth season begins in Mainz on New Year's Day with a big parade. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #11November #Mainz #CarnivalofMainz

Einherjar

November 11, 2024

Today, the Asatru celebrate the brave warriors carried into battle forming the Einherjar in the plain of troops. The Valkyries chose the Einherjar and carried them away. Some warriors who wanted to survive these battles did not roll their eyes so as not to attract the attention of the Valkyries who could kill them to take them away. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #November 11 #einherjar #asatru

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Martini

November 11, 2024

Today, Latvians celebrate Mārtiņi, the end of the times of Death and the beginning of the times of Ice. This marks the end of grazing and raiding. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #November 11 #Martini #Letvia

Saint-Martin

November 11, 2024

Today, the Germanic peoples (including the Franks) celebrate Saint Martin's Day. He developed Catholicism throughout Europe and his name became a symbol of Sharing. He gave his name to 3,700 churches, 14 cathedrals, 220 towns in France and thousands around the world. Martin is the most common surname in Europe and a first name always in the tops. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #November 11 #saintmartin #martin #eglisecatholic

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November 12, 2024(3 events)

I Tsongkhapa

November 12, 2024

Today, Tibetan Buddhists celebrate Je Tsongkhapa or Lobsang Dragpa. Born in Tsongkha on the site of the future Kumbum Monastery in Amdo, a province of northeastern Tibet, he was a scholar, a revered teacher and the founder of the Gelug branch of Tibetan Buddhism. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #November 12 #JeTsongkhapa #LobsangDragpa #Buddhism

Libation in Ares

November 12, 2024

On this day, the Greeks performed libations in Ares. This god is known to be that of war and frenzy, but he is also the guarantor god of civil order and courage. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #November 12 #Ares

Birth of Baha-Allah

November 12, 2024

Today, the Bahais celebrate the birth of Baha-Allah, Husayn Ali Nuri on November 12, 1817 in Tehran. He proclaimed the coming unification of humanity and the emergence of a world civilization. Bahāʾ-Allāh claims to be the “Promised One” of the religions of the past “who came, at the time of the end, to lead the peoples of the world towards justice and prosperity, towards the Golden Age of the history of humanity” . #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #November 12 #Bahaism #BahaAllah

November 13, 2024(1 event)

Epulum Jovis

November 13, 2024

On this day, the Romans celebrated Epulum Jovis. This sumptuous festival celebrated during the Ludi Romani and the Ludi Plebeii had the gods officially invited during the games. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #September 13 #November 13 #EpulumJovis

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November 14, 2024(2 events)

Good Om Touk

November 14, 2024

Today, Cambodians celebrate Bon Om Touk, the dragon boat racing festival marking the end of the rainy season. This festival is one of the most important in the region. It lasts three days and has many cultural demonstrations, including the famous dragon boat race. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #cambodia #bonomtouk #festivaldeleau

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Genghis Khan Day

November 14, 2024

Today, the Mongols honor Genghis Khan. Founder of the first Kagan of the Mongol Empire, Genghis Khan created the largest land Empire in human history. The demographic, cultural, economic, social, religious and political impact that his Empire left shaped much of the world and influenced the other part. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #November 14 #GenghisKhan #Mongolia

November 15, 2024(6 events)

Guru Nanak Gurpurab

November 15, 2024

celebrate the birthday of the first guru, Guru Nanak. It is the most important festival of Sikhism. The celebrations are particularly colorful in Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh and many other places like parts of Pakistan and England. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #sikh #gurunanak

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Ill Poya

November 15, 2024

Today, Sri Lankans celebrate Ill Poya. This Poya celebrates the attainment of Vivarana and the commissioning of 60 disciples of Buddha to disperse his teachings. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #SriLanka #IllPoya

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Kartik Purnima

November 15, 2024

Today, Jains, Hindus and Sikhs celebrate Kartik Purnima, also known as Deva-Diwali, the festival of lights of the gods. Shiva in his form of Tripurantaka killed Tripurasura on this day. The killing of the demon(s) and destruction of his cities with a single arrow delighted the gods and they declared the day as a festival of illuminations. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #kartikpurnima #purnima #shiva #tripurasura #devadiwali

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Loi Krathong

November 15, 2024

Today, Thais, Laotians and Burmese celebrate Loi Krathong. The tradition is that we release a boat of light or hot air lanterns. It is also the occasion of fireworks and beauty contests in honor of Nang Nopphamat. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #loikrathong #krathong #thailand

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Saint Leopold the Pious

November 15, 2024

Austrians celebrate Saint Leopold, known as Leopold III of Austria known as the Pious. He died on November 15, 1136 at the abbey he himself founded in Klosteneuburg. He contributed to the spread of religious institutes in Austria and developed the city of Vienna which would become the future capital. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #15November 1TP5Austria #leopoldIII #saintleopold

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Shichi-Go-San

November 15, 2024

Today, the Japanese celebrate Shichi-go-san “Seven-five-three,” one of the three holidays that celebrate children. THE chitose soul “thousand-year-old candy” are given to children. It is given in a bag on which are drawn a crane and a turtle, animals symbolizing longevity for the Japanese. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #15November #japan #shichigosan #chitoseame

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November 16, 2024
November 17, 2024(1 event)

Shogi Day

November 17, 2024

Today, the Japanese honor the famous game Shōgi. Shōgi is close to chess and appears at the same time as chess variants across the Silk Road (missionaries, Persians then Arabs). #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #November 17 #Japan #Shogi

November 18, 2024
November 19, 2024(1 event)

Obadiah

November 19, 2024

Today, Christians celebrate Obadiah, the servant of YHWH. Born into a rich family, he used his fortune to hide and help the hundred prophets. He is the author of the Book of Obadiah and is said to have lived during the Assyrian period (8 to 4 century BCE). #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #November 19 #Obadiah

November 20, 2024
November 21, 2024(2 events)

Pānquetzaliztli


November 21, 2024

On this day, the Aztecs began the month of Pānquetzaliztli in honor of Huītzilōpōchtli. This tribal god of War and the Sun, protector of the Aztec tribe, constitutes, with Tlaloc, the most important divinity of the empire and has a gigantic temple in the capital Tenochtitlan, the Templo Mayor. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #Aztec #Pānquetzaliztli #Huītzilōpōchtli

Theotokos at the Temple

November 21, 2024

Today, Christians celebrate Mary's entry into the Temple. The text says that she “danced that day, and did not look back”. And she remained in the Temple, fed “by an angel”, until the age of majority (12 years), age at which she was betrothed to Joseph. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #November 21 #marie #theotokos #temple

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November 22, 2024(3 events)

Ayamarca

November 22, 2024

On this day, the Incas began the month of Ayamarca and the procession of the dead. There are very few records of the content of this celebration. The South American processions of the dead at the end of October/November probably have origins coming from Ayamarca. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #22November #Inca #Ayamarca

Ullr Festival

November 22, 2024

Today, the Asatru celebrate the god of the hunt Ullr and the goddess of winter Skadi. This festival marks the entry of Scandinavia into the winter cycle, so a good hunt brings good luck to the family until the return of the lengthening of the days. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #November 22 #asatru #ullr #skadi

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Lhabab Düchen

November 22, 2024

Today, Tibetan Buddhists celebrate Lhabab Duchen. It is a festival celebrated to observe the Buddha's descent from heaven Trāyastriṃśa to earth, one of the eight great events in Buddha's life. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #November #buddha #LhababDuchen #Tibet

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November 23, 2024(1 event)

Ngada

November 23, 2024

Today, the Rengma people of Nagaland celebrate Ngada. This festival of rejoicing after a good harvest is also an opportunity to honor the graves of loved ones. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #November 23 #ngada #nagaland #rengma

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November 24, 2024(5 events)

Adaregan

November 24, 2024

Today, the Zoroasters celebrate Adaregan, the festival of Atar, the sacred fire/heavenly fire/blazing blaze. The sacred fire was discovered by Hoshang, the grandson of the first man, who allowed it to guide Men. Many legends and rites are linked to Atar. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #November 24 #zoroastrianism #atar #adaregan

Brumalia

November 24, 2024

On this day, the Romans celebrated Brumalia, the winter solstice. The Roman world mainly revolved around war, agriculture and hunting, winter days were feared (the chthonic period) and the different trades made sacrifices for their respective protective god. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #24November #Brumalia #Bruma

Christ the King

November 24, 2024

celebrate Christ the King. Established by Pope Pius XI in 1925, this holiday highlights the idea that nations should obey the laws of Christ. Having become Christ King of the universe, it emphasizes the idea that in Christ all creation is recapitulated. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #catholic #christroi #christ #pieXI

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Shaheedi Diwas

November 24, 2024

Today, Sikhs celebrate Shaheedi Diwas to remember Guru Tegh Bahadur, the ninth guru of Sikhism who sacrificed his life for people who were not from his community. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #24November #sikh #shaheedidiwas #guruteghbahadur

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Totensonntag

November 24, 2024

Today, Protestants and Lutherans celebrate Totensonntag, All Souls' Sunday. The Sundays of Advent have as their theme death, the last judgment and eternal life. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #totensonntag #totenfest

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November 25, 2024(3 events)

Noumenia

November 25, 2024

On this day, the Greeks celebrated Noumenia, the New Moon marking a new month. The Noumenia is the second day of a three-day family festival held every lunar month – the Deipnon of Hekate, then the Noumenia, followed by the Agathos Daimon. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #noumenia

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Saint Catherine

November 25, 2024

Today, Catholics celebrate Saint Catherine. Patron saint of single women, it is customary to organize the Catherinettes ball, wearing yellow and green hats. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #25November #saintcatherine #catherinettes

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Völund

November 25, 2024

Today, the Asatru celebrate Völund, the blacksmith god. His cult spread in the English islands then in the old continents during the Nordic invasions. This god was adopted by different cultures and integrated various local myths and legends. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #25November #asatru #volund

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November 26, 2024(1 event)

Covenant Day

November 26, 2024

Today, Baha'is celebrate the appointment of 'Abdu'l-Bahá as the center of the Covenant of Baha'u'llah. It occurs every year on the 4th day of discourse (Qawl) which coincides with November 25 or 26 depending on when Naw Ruz falls that year. #mythology #myth #legend #25November #calendar #dayofthecovenant #bahai

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November 27, 2024
November 28, 2024(1 event)

Ascension of Abdu'l-Bahá

November 28, 2024

Today, Bahá'ís commemorate the death of 'Abdu'l-Baha, the eldest son of Bahá'u'lláh, the Prophet-Founder of the Bahá'í Faith. Born in Persia in 1844 and named Abbas, 'Abdu'l-Baha was the eldest son of Bahá'u'lláh, and from the age of eight he shared his father's exile and imprisonment. Throughout his life he displayed praiseworthy qualities and was known for his kindness and generosity. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #bahai #abdulbaha #bahaullah

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November 29, 2024(2 events)

Proerosia

November 29, 2024

On this day, the Greeks celebrated Proerosia in Eleusis. Offerings were dedicated to Demeter for with her blessing and favors for the plowing and sowing to come. Without his blessing, the reserves would not be sufficiently abundant to last through winter and early spring in the event of frost. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #6Pyanepsion #November 29 #GreeceAncient #Eleusis #Proerosia #Demeter

Saint Sernin

November 29, 2024

Today, Christians celebrate Saint Sernin, or Saturnin of Toulouse. Saturninus is sent from Rome by Pope Fabian to evangelize Gaul. After having scattered disciples as far as Hispania, he returned to Toulouse where he became the first bishop. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #29November #SaintSernin #Toulouse

November 30, 2024(1 event)

St. Andrew

November 30, 2024

Today, the Germanic and Slavic (Christian) peoples celebrate Saint Andrew's Day. In the Christian tradition, Saint Andrew is the patron saint of fishermen. He is also the patron saint of couples, lovers, to whom believers turn to have children. The ancestors believed that, thanks to him, they would glimpse the future for a moment, especially during the night of November 29 to 30. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #November 30 #saintandré

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December 1, 2024(3 events)

Advent

December 1, 2024

Today, Christians begin Advent. It begins on the fourth Sunday with Christmas. This time celebrates the triple advent of Christ: his birth in Bethlehem, his coming into the hearts of men of all time, and his return at the end of time. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #catholic #christian #avent

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Hornbill

December 1, 2024

Today the Naga peoples begin the Hornbill (Hornbill) festival. Songs, dances, crafts, all the Naga culture is honored for a week. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #December 1st #naga #nagaland

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Pawl Kut

December 1, 2024

Today, the people of Mizoram celebrate Pawl Kut. According to one story, it is believed that in 1450 AD, famine struck and it lasted for three centuries, until 1700 AD. Because of this, there was no major agricultural production, leading to extreme poverty. So, people sought blessings from the Almighty and soon after, there was a large agricultural production accompanied by good rainfall which seemed to change the entire scenario. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #1December #Mizoram #PawlKut

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.