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    Dec 23, 2009, 11:16 AM
    Winter Holidays
    So what other Holidays are celebrated around this time ?

    • Christmas - 25 Dec (Christian)
    • Yule - 25 Dec (Pagan)
    • Hanukkah - Movable but during Dec (Jewish)
    • Kwanzaa - 26 Dec to 1 Jan (African)
    • Festivus - 23 Dec (Secular)
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    Dec 23, 2009, 11:38 AM

    Solstice (approx Dec 21--it was on the 21st this year, but it does vary from the 19-22)

    It's another pagan thing. :)
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    Dec 23, 2009, 01:38 PM

    And don't forget the Orthodox Christmas of Jan 6

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