Celebrating International Women’s Day 2012 Too often marginalized, women living in rural settings face steep challenges to the exercise of their human rights, their personal development and the pursuit of their aspirations.” – Irina Bokova, UNESCO Director General Irina Bokova on Women’s Day 2012. Rural households headed by women are among the most vulnerable of the world’s 1.4 billion people living in extreme poverty in developing countries. Women and girls constitute 60 percent … [Read more...]
Rizal Day Celebrated in the Philippines – December 30th!
December 27, 2011 by
Rizal Day Festively Celebrated in the Philippines December 30 Rizal Day is a public holiday in the Philippines. Rizal Day is a holiday that is celebrated in the Philippines as a day in history that had a great impact on the people’s pride and freedom. History of Rizal Day in the Philippines In the Philippines, Rizal Day is celebrated as a national holiday in December. It is typically celebrated on the nearest Monday to December 30. This day is in honor of Jose Rizal. … [Read more...]
St. Stephen’s Day (Celebrate the Meaning of..) – December 26th or 27th
December 26, 2011 by
St. Stephen's Day December 26th or 27th , 2011 St. Stephen's Day, or the Feast of St. Stephen, is a Christian saint's day celebrated on 26 December in the Western Church and 27 December in the Eastern Church. Many Eastern Orthodox churches adhere to the Julian calendar and mark St. Stephen's Day on 27 December according to that calendar, which places it on 9 January of the Gregorian calendar used in secular contexts. It commemorates St Stephen, the first Christian martyr … [Read more...]
The Christmas Story: Celebrating the "Birth of Jesus Christ"
December 25, 2011 by
Celebrating the "Birth of Jesus Christ, as the season falls upon us ..." The Christmas Story Silent Night performed by LDS Mormon, Christian David Archuleta. http://jesuschrist.lds.org/SonOfGod http://www.lds.org/topic/christmas/ "The Birth of Christ in Scripture" Ancient and modern prophets witness of the birth of Christ. Read their words about His birth, as found in the Old and New Testaments, the Book of Mormon, and other scripture. Isa. 7: 14 (2 Ne. 17: 14) … [Read more...]
Kenya Celebrates Independence Day! *Belated Blessings.
December 14, 2011 by
Kenya Celebrates Independence Day December 12 Independence Day is a public holiday in Kenya. On December 12, 1963, Kenyans celebrated their independence from the British. Locals often refer to Independence Day as Jamhuri Day. (Jamhuri is a Swahili word that means “Republic”.) This is Kenya’s most important holiday and the most widely celebrated, joined by all Kenyans around the world. History of Independence Day in Kenya Independence Day is associated with Dedan … [Read more...]
Mexico Celebrates Our Lady of Guadalupe * Belated Blessings
December 12, 2011 by
Mexico Celebrates Our Lady of Guadalupe December 12 Our Lady of Guadalupe Day is a public holiday in Mexico. The Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe is on December 12. Our Lady is said to have appeared to Saint Juan Diego on the hill of Tepeyac, near Mexico City between December 9 and December 12, 1531. The Virgin of Guadalupe is the symbol of the Mexican nation, and during Mexico’s War of Independence, rebel armies would even go to war under flags with the … [Read more...]
St. Nicholas Day celebrated this December
December 6, 2011 by
St. Nicholas Day December 6th In many places St. Nicholas is the main gift giver. His feast day, St. Nicholas Day, is December 6, which falls early in the Advent season. Some places he arrives in the middle of November and moves about the countryside, visiting schools and homes to find out if children have been good. Other places he comes in the night and finds carrots and hay for his horse or donkey along with children's wish lists. Small treats are left in shoes or … [Read more...]
THAILAND: King’s Birthday is Celebrated December 5, 2011
December 4, 2011 by
Thailand Celebrates the Birthday of Their King King’s Birthday Date: December 5 King’s Birthday is a public holiday in Thailand. King’s Birthday—or sometimes called Father’s Day—is celebrated on December 5, the birthday of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, ruling monarch of Thailand. The King’s birthday, or Wan Chalerm as it is known in Thailand, is a national holiday and is celebrated nationwide with great enthusiasm. The event is used by the loyal people of Thailand to express … [Read more...]
