Most of us here in the United States refer to Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanza when we say "happy holidays" to the people during the winter. However, there are far more than just three! You may have been surprised by the number of winter holidays in the world. Below I will mention more, but not all of the holidays planned for 2010. September 9th Eid Al-Fitr, Muslim Festival of Purification and Ramadan's Fast End.
From 5 to 9 November, Diwali, the Hindu Festival.
On November 16, Eid Al-Adha, the sacrificial Muslim holiday (Abraham is willing to sacrifice Isaac).
From 1 to 9 December, Hanukkah, the festival of Jewish lights.
December 6 is the St. Nicholas Day, the Christian Holy Day. Many people around the world receive gifts from St. Louis. Nick on this day, not on a Christmas day.
December 8th Bodhi Day, the Buddhist Festival Siddhartha Enlightenment.
December 16-25. Posada, the Latin American celebration of the Holy Family's journey to Bethlehem.
On December 21, the Yule / Winter Solstice, which is celebrated by many cultures at the beginning of the winter.
December 25th Christmas, Jesus Christ's Birth is Birth.
On December 26, Kwanzaa, an African-American festival.
Also Boxing Day or St. George. Stephen's Day, a Christian holiday that gave gifts to people.
January 6 Epiphany / Twelfth Night / 3 Kings Day, Christianity celebration of the 3 magic visit. Many children received a gift this day from the Three Wise Men at St. John's Day instead of Christmas. The Epiphany will end at 12 days of Christmas.
Most holidays can be recognized as a "Happy ____________" where the vacancy is the name of freedom. However, here are some other good greetings to your friends:
Eid says, "May every year find good health!"
The Winter Solstice says, "Days are Sunnyer!"
According to Kwanzaa, "Habari Gani?", Which means "What's the news?" in Swahili.
According to the Epiphany: "The light of the wonderful star always control!"
Did you know that there were so many winter holidays? Most cultures need winter holidays since the beginning of time to walk through the dark and cold times when loneliness and depression can easily penetrate. Most people are full of lights, music, feasting, and time spent with friends and family. I can not think of a better way to spend the Winter! Happy holidays everyone!
Source by Stacy Rose