#ST Diso

[tangledbea]

Merry Christmas, my followers and friends! And Happy Holidays to all!

Holidays celebrated in December:

St. Nicolas Day

Immaculate Conception Day

Bodhi Day/Rohatsu

Feast Day of Our Lady Guadalupe

Hannukah

Yule

Christmas

Boxing Day

Kwanzaa

Zarathosht Diso

New Year's Eve

[a-star-in-the-darkness]

Bookish Playlist: A Study in Drowning

Of course I have to create a playlist for my latest favorite, A Study in Drowning by Ava Reid. Love and War by Fleurie Fine Line by Harry Styles Northern Downpour by Panic! At The Diso Viva La Vida by Coldplay I Wanna Be Yours by Arctic Monkeys Amsterdam by Gregory Alan Isakov Roslyn by Bon Iver, St. Vincent As it Was by Hozier Believer by Imagine Dragons Meet Me in the Woods by Lord…

[brookston]

Holidays 12.26

Holidays

Alexandria Day

Annabel Nostra’s National Cozy Day

Awful Tie Day

Boxing Day [26th unless Sunday, then 27th, but generally ignored] (a.k.a. ... 

Boxing Day (UK, Commonwealth) 

Day of Goodwill (South Africa, Namibia)

Family Day (Namibia, Vanuatu)

J’Ouvert (Saint Kitts and Nevis)

Le Lendemain de Noël (Quebec, Canada)

Thanksgiving (Solomon Islands)

Dissolution of the Soviet Union Day

Father’s Day (Bulgaria)

Holiday Magic Days begin (Mystic Seaport, Connecticut) [thru 1.1]

Junkanoo (Bahamas)

Lava Day (French Republic)

Lunes Siguiente a Navidad (Spain)

Maomas

Mauro Hamza Day (Houston, Texas)

Mummer's Day (Cornwall, UK)

National Homeowners Day

National Ranboo Day

National Safety Day (South Africa)

National Thank You Note Day

National Whiner's Day

Proclamation Day (South Australia)

Recyclable Packaging Day

Sakewa (Sikkim, India)

Second Day of Christmas (Baltic states, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czechia, Denmark, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Sweden)

Shenandoah National Park Day

Sports Day (Falkland Islands)

Stairway to Heaven Day

Utamanduni Day (Kenya)

Wren Day (a.k.a. Day of the Wren; Ireland, Isle of Man, Wales)

Food & Drink Celebrations

Blessing of the Wine (Luxembourg)

Candy Cane Day

Coffee Percolator Day

Irish Pub Day

Kitty Dukakis Day (Challenge to Drink 750ml in 24 Hours)

National Leftovers Day (Australia)

Unbottling Day

4th & Last Tuesday in December

Charity Giving Day [4th Tuesday]

National Co-op Day [4th Tuesday]

Independence Days

Essexia (Declared; 2017) [unrecognized]

Independence and Unity Day (Slovenia)

Istria (Declared; 1935) [unrecognized]

Marienbourg (Declared; 1935) [unrecognized]

Monmark (Declared; 2017) [unrecognized]

West Sayville (Declared; 2022) [unrecognized]

Feast Days

Abadiu of Antinoe (Coptic Church)

Day of Horus (Pagan)

Day of Theotokos (Byzantium)

Dionysius, Pope (Christian; Saint)

Feast of Fools, Day 1 (St. Stephen's Day)

Full Moon [12th of the Year] (a.k.a. ... 

Bitter Moon (China)

Christmas Moon (Colonial)

Cold Moon (Amer. Indian, Celtic, North America, Traditional)

Fruit Moon (South Africa)

Hoar Frost Moon (Traditional)

Long Night’s Moon (Alternate, Amer. Indian, Neo-Pagan)

Moon of the Popping Trees (Traditional)

Oak Moon (England, Wicca)

Peach Moon (Choctaw)

Snow Moon (Cherokee)

Southern Hemisphere: Honey, Rose, Strawberry

Unduwap Full Moon Poya Day (Sri Lanka)

Winter Maker Moon (Traditional)

Iarlath (Christian; Saint)

James the Just (Eastern Orthodox Church)

John Calvin Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Kwanzaa, Day 1: Umoja (Unity)

Linnæus (Positivist; Saint)

Maurice Utrillo (Artology)

Proclamation Day (Australia)

Saka Sirhind Martyrdom Day (India)

Scudge (Muppetism)

2nd Day of Noodlemas (Pastafarian)

Stephen (Western Church)

Synaxis of the Mother of God (Greek Orthodox Church)

Synaxis of the Theotokos (Eastern Orthodox Church)

Twelve Holy Days #1 (Aries, the head; Esoteric Christianity)

Twelvetide, Day #2; St. Stephens Day (a.k.a. the Twelve Days of Christmas or Christmastide) [until 1.5]

Veer Bal Dias (India)

Zartosht No-Diso (Zoroastrianism)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Shakku (赤口 Japan) [Bad luck all day, except at noon.]

Premieres

The ABC Murders (BBC TV Mini-Series; 2018)

The Art of Self Defense (Disney Cartoon; 1941)

Brighton Beach Memoirs (Film; 1986)

The Exorcist (Film; 1973)

Fast & Furious Spy Racers (Animated TV Series; 2019) [F&F]

The Glass Menagerie (Play; 1944)

Happy, by Matthew West (Album; 2003)

I Want To Hold Your Hand, by The Beatles (US Song; 1963)

King Lear, by William Shakespeare (Play; 1606)

The Last Edition or Five-Scar Final (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S3, Ep. 138; 1961)

Magical Mystery Tour (BBC TV Special; 1967)

Marvin the Martian in the Third Dimension (WB LT Cartoon; 1997)

Mati Hari (Film; 1931)

Measure for Measure, by William Shakespeare (Play; 1604)

Monterey Pop (Music Documentary; 1968)

Pluto’s Blue Note (Disney Cartoon; 1947)

The Private Afternoons of Pamela Mann (Adult Film; 1974)

Purple Haze, lyrics written by Jimi Hendrix (Song; 1966)

Queen Christina (Film; 1933)

Rashomon (Film; 1951)

Red-Headed Baby (WB MM Cartoon; 1931)

Rickety Gin (Disney Cartoon; 1927)

The Ritz (Film; 1976)

Road to Andalay (WB MM Cartoon; 1964)

Spice World (Film; 1997)

Subway Finish or An Underground Round (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S3, Ep. 137; 1961)

Tequila, by The Champs (Song; 1957)

We Bought a Zoo (Film; 2011)

Wool: The Unraveling, by Hugh Howey (Novel; 2011)

Today’s Name Days

Stephan, Stephanie (Austria)

Iosif, Yosif (Bulgaria)

Kruno, Krunoslav, Stjepan (Croatia)

Štěpán (Czech Republic)

Stefan (Denmark)

Sten, Taban, Tahvo, Teho, Tehvan, Tehvo (Estonia)

Tahvo, Tapani, Teppo (Finland)

Étienne (France)

Stephan, Stephanie (Germany)

Constantios, Emmanouela, Emmanouil, Emmanuel, Manolis, Panagiotis (Greece)

István (Hungary)

Santo (Italy)

Dainuvite, Gija, Saulvedis (Latvia)

Gaudilas, Gindvilė, Steponas (Lithuania)

Stefan, Steffen (Norway)

Dionizy, Szczepan, Wróciwoj (Poland)

Štefan (Slovakia)

Esteban (Spain)

Staffan, Stefan (Sweden)

Joseph, Josephine (Ukraine)

Esteban, Estefania, Estefany, Estevan, Stefan, Stefanie, Stephan, Stephanie, Stephany, Stephen, Steve, Steven, Stevie (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 360 of 2024; 5 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 2 of week 52 of 2023

Celtic Tree Calendar: Beth (Birch) [Day 1 of 28]

Chinese: Month 12 (Jia-Zi), Day 14 (Wu-Wu)

Chinese Year of the: Rabbit 4721 (until February 10, 2024)

Hebrew: 14 Teveth 5784

Islamic: 13 Jumada II 1445

J Cal: 30 Zima; Nineday [30 of 30]

Julian: 13 December 2023

Moon: 100%: Full Moon

Positivist: 24 Bichat (13th Month) [Linnæus]

Runic Half Month: Eihwaz or Eoh (Yew Tree) [Day 1 of 15]

Season: Winter (Day 6 of 89)

Zodiac: Capricorn (Day 5 of 31)

Calendar Changes

Beth (Birch) [Celtic Tree Calendar; Month 13 of 13]

Eihwaz or Eoh (Yew Tree) [Half-Month 1 of 24; Runic Half-Months] (thru 1.12)

[brookstonalmanac]

Holidays 12.26

Holidays

Alexandria Day

Annabel Nostra’s National Cozy Day

Awful Tie Day

Boxing Day [26th unless Sunday, then 27th, but generally ignored] (a.k.a. ... 

Boxing Day (UK, Commonwealth) 

Day of Goodwill (South Africa, Namibia)

Family Day (Namibia, Vanuatu)

J’Ouvert (Saint Kitts and Nevis)

Le Lendemain de Noël (Quebec, Canada)

Thanksgiving (Solomon Islands)

Dissolution of the Soviet Union Day

Father’s Day (Bulgaria)

Holiday Magic Days begin (Mystic Seaport, Connecticut) [thru 1.1]

Junkanoo (Bahamas)

Lava Day (French Republic)

Lunes Siguiente a Navidad (Spain)

Maomas

Mauro Hamza Day (Houston, Texas)

Mummer's Day (Cornwall, UK)

National Homeowners Day

National Ranboo Day

National Safety Day (South Africa)

National Thank You Note Day

National Whiner's Day

Proclamation Day (South Australia)

Recyclable Packaging Day

Sakewa (Sikkim, India)

Second Day of Christmas (Baltic states, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czechia, Denmark, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Sweden)

Shenandoah National Park Day

Sports Day (Falkland Islands)

Stairway to Heaven Day

Utamanduni Day (Kenya)

Wren Day (a.k.a. Day of the Wren; Ireland, Isle of Man, Wales)

Food & Drink Celebrations

Blessing of the Wine (Luxembourg)

Candy Cane Day

Coffee Percolator Day

Irish Pub Day

Kitty Dukakis Day (Challenge to Drink 750ml in 24 Hours)

National Leftovers Day (Australia)

Unbottling Day

4th & Last Tuesday in December

Charity Giving Day [4th Tuesday]

National Co-op Day [4th Tuesday]

Independence Days

Essexia (Declared; 2017) [unrecognized]

Independence and Unity Day (Slovenia)

Istria (Declared; 1935) [unrecognized]

Marienbourg (Declared; 1935) [unrecognized]

Monmark (Declared; 2017) [unrecognized]

West Sayville (Declared; 2022) [unrecognized]

Feast Days

Abadiu of Antinoe (Coptic Church)

Day of Horus (Pagan)

Day of Theotokos (Byzantium)

Dionysius, Pope (Christian; Saint)

Feast of Fools, Day 1 (St. Stephen's Day)

Full Moon [12th of the Year] (a.k.a. ... 

Bitter Moon (China)

Christmas Moon (Colonial)

Cold Moon (Amer. Indian, Celtic, North America, Traditional)

Fruit Moon (South Africa)

Hoar Frost Moon (Traditional)

Long Night’s Moon (Alternate, Amer. Indian, Neo-Pagan)

Moon of the Popping Trees (Traditional)

Oak Moon (England, Wicca)

Peach Moon (Choctaw)

Snow Moon (Cherokee)

Southern Hemisphere: Honey, Rose, Strawberry

Unduwap Full Moon Poya Day (Sri Lanka)

Winter Maker Moon (Traditional)

Iarlath (Christian; Saint)

James the Just (Eastern Orthodox Church)

John Calvin Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Kwanzaa, Day 1: Umoja (Unity)

Linnæus (Positivist; Saint)

Maurice Utrillo (Artology)

Proclamation Day (Australia)

Saka Sirhind Martyrdom Day (India)

Scudge (Muppetism)

2nd Day of Noodlemas (Pastafarian)

Stephen (Western Church)

Synaxis of the Mother of God (Greek Orthodox Church)

Synaxis of the Theotokos (Eastern Orthodox Church)

Twelve Holy Days #1 (Aries, the head; Esoteric Christianity)

Twelvetide, Day #2; St. Stephens Day (a.k.a. the Twelve Days of Christmas or Christmastide) [until 1.5]

Veer Bal Dias (India)

Zartosht No-Diso (Zoroastrianism)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Shakku (赤口 Japan) [Bad luck all day, except at noon.]

Premieres

The ABC Murders (BBC TV Mini-Series; 2018)

The Art of Self Defense (Disney Cartoon; 1941)

Brighton Beach Memoirs (Film; 1986)

The Exorcist (Film; 1973)

Fast & Furious Spy Racers (Animated TV Series; 2019) [F&F]

The Glass Menagerie (Play; 1944)

Happy, by Matthew West (Album; 2003)

I Want To Hold Your Hand, by The Beatles (US Song; 1963)

King Lear, by William Shakespeare (Play; 1606)

The Last Edition or Five-Scar Final (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S3, Ep. 138; 1961)

Magical Mystery Tour (BBC TV Special; 1967)

Marvin the Martian in the Third Dimension (WB LT Cartoon; 1997)

Mati Hari (Film; 1931)

Measure for Measure, by William Shakespeare (Play; 1604)

Monterey Pop (Music Documentary; 1968)

Pluto’s Blue Note (Disney Cartoon; 1947)

The Private Afternoons of Pamela Mann (Adult Film; 1974)

Purple Haze, lyrics written by Jimi Hendrix (Song; 1966)

Queen Christina (Film; 1933)

Rashomon (Film; 1951)

Red-Headed Baby (WB MM Cartoon; 1931)

Rickety Gin (Disney Cartoon; 1927)

The Ritz (Film; 1976)

Road to Andalay (WB MM Cartoon; 1964)

Spice World (Film; 1997)

Subway Finish or An Underground Round (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S3, Ep. 137; 1961)

Tequila, by The Champs (Song; 1957)

We Bought a Zoo (Film; 2011)

Wool: The Unraveling, by Hugh Howey (Novel; 2011)

Today’s Name Days

Stephan, Stephanie (Austria)

Iosif, Yosif (Bulgaria)

Kruno, Krunoslav, Stjepan (Croatia)

Štěpán (Czech Republic)

Stefan (Denmark)

Sten, Taban, Tahvo, Teho, Tehvan, Tehvo (Estonia)

Tahvo, Tapani, Teppo (Finland)

Étienne (France)

Stephan, Stephanie (Germany)

Constantios, Emmanouela, Emmanouil, Emmanuel, Manolis, Panagiotis (Greece)

István (Hungary)

Santo (Italy)

Dainuvite, Gija, Saulvedis (Latvia)

Gaudilas, Gindvilė, Steponas (Lithuania)

Stefan, Steffen (Norway)

Dionizy, Szczepan, Wróciwoj (Poland)

Štefan (Slovakia)

Esteban (Spain)

Staffan, Stefan (Sweden)

Joseph, Josephine (Ukraine)

Esteban, Estefania, Estefany, Estevan, Stefan, Stefanie, Stephan, Stephanie, Stephany, Stephen, Steve, Steven, Stevie (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 360 of 2024; 5 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 2 of week 52 of 2023

Celtic Tree Calendar: Beth (Birch) [Day 1 of 28]

Chinese: Month 12 (Jia-Zi), Day 14 (Wu-Wu)

Chinese Year of the: Rabbit 4721 (until February 10, 2024)

Hebrew: 14 Teveth 5784

Islamic: 13 Jumada II 1445

J Cal: 30 Zima; Nineday [30 of 30]

Julian: 13 December 2023

Moon: 100%: Full Moon

Positivist: 24 Bichat (13th Month) [Linnæus]

Runic Half Month: Eihwaz or Eoh (Yew Tree) [Day 1 of 15]

Season: Winter (Day 6 of 89)

Zodiac: Capricorn (Day 5 of 31)

Calendar Changes

Beth (Birch) [Celtic Tree Calendar; Month 13 of 13]

Eihwaz or Eoh (Yew Tree) [Half-Month 1 of 24; Runic Half-Months] (thru 1.12)

[harrystyleslish]

So good.

Warnings: Smut. Harry is not famous and he works for your father to only protect you because a mafia group is finding you so harry is a killer in this imagine and he needs to keep it professional

Harry is not a type of guy you couldn’t just cuddle and kiss with, And he’s also been treating me like a stranger these past few weeks which really annoys the hell outta me

Well here he is, coming with me on the party to make sure that I’m alright. As I get out the car, I fixed my black dress if its crumpled and ugly while on the other hand,

I saw harry getting out in the car looking hot as hell with hie new suite, that made me bite my lip so hard, we never kissed or hugged since we met and until present

Harry walked up beside and guide me to enter the venue, I nearly melted when he leaned in closer on to my ear and whispered,

“Don’t do anything stupid.”

I took a heavy breath and nodded my head

“Good girl,” He finally pulls away and walked behind me

Seconds later, harry was not behind me anymore while I’m here getting drunk with some friends having some fun and laughs

“I need to use the bathroom,” I shouted over the loud music

“Yeah, sure no problem” They told me nodded their head

While I was walking closer to the bathroom I can’t help but think where harry went, I felt a little bit scared since he’s not be able to protect me whenever something happened

As I got out the restroom a strong arm spun me around and grabbed my arm roughly

“Where the fuck have yeh’ been?” A husky voiced asked as I winced in pain

As I look infront of me I saw harry his eyes are pure of anger and worried, I quickly removed my arms from his grip creating a red mark on it

“I was just with some friends, nothing happened I promise.” I said while looking deeply in his eyes to tell that I’m not lying

“Well, you could have find me” He snapped

“Nothing was happening bad that moment so I didn’t think of you that much” I said while playing with my fingers

“Well what if something happens?”

Silence took over us and I took a heavy breathe

“I’m sorry.” Was only the words that came up from my mouth, Harry sighed as he grabbed my chin and looked at me deeply in the eyes

This is the only sweet gesture that harry has ever done to me, It feels like we’re kissing but we’re not

“Kiss me,” I said while leaning towards his beautiful features, Suddenly, harry shooked his head

“No, baby” He said while removing his hand on my chin

I stared at him and shrugged “Okay then, I’ll just find someone to do it for me” I said while turning my heels but his arms caught me again and spun me around

“No you fucking won’t,” His eyes darken so as his face too

“The only person you can dance to is me, and the only person you can talk to is me” He said while gripping my arm again

“Yeah, but I can’t kiss you,” You said while removing your arm from his grip

He gave a heavy sigh and ran his hands through his hair “We need to keep this professional, I work for your father, I can’t diso—”

I cut him him off by scoffing “Okay then, professional it is, don’t act surprise if you see me making out with some guy,”

That statement made him mad, his eyes grew darker when thinking of her making out with someone that is not him, He squeezed his eyes shut to remove the picture in his head

“What do you want from me?” He suddenly asked

“What? I don’t know”

“No. Tell me right now. I’m sick of this shit tell me what do you need from me” He said while leaning closer to my lips

“Just a single kiss wouldn’t hurt,” I whispered while caressing his cheek

He let a loud growl and pressed his lips hard on my own, but I haven’t got the chance to kiss him back because he suddenly pulled away

It was a quick peck but my eyes were wide and shocked, he just kissed me after all this time, I touched my lips and looked at harry which looking at me breathing heavily

“Y/N? Come on you’ve been in the restroom for hours!” Someone said behind me

I looked at harry and gave him a kiss on the cheek “Gotta go,” I said while running back to my friends

Not so long the party finally ended and we’re already saying our goodbyes while harry is behind me; his hands on my waist

I went to the passenger seat and fixed my hair while harry sat sat beside me

“I’m actually glad nothing bad happened today,” I said while looking at the window

“Yeah, they didn’t recognize you and that’s good” He said while looking at me, I smiled and leaned on the door to get some nap

I heard the car pull over so it was the signal for me to get up and get out of the car, I lazily opened the door and walked on the porch while removing my heels

I went to the bedroom and grab some comfortable clothes as well while harry was fixing his guns on the coffee table

“Hey harry?” I called out for him

He lets out a soft hum and looked at me

“C-can you unzip me, I’m too lazy,” I said while turning my back from him

I haven’t heard his footsteps so I thought he wouldn’t unzip it, I began to raise my hand to just do it on my own but some cold hands already found the zipper and slide it through

His body was so close to me that I can feel his hot breathe on my skin, I turned around and he’s looking deeply at me

I smiled and gave him small thanks while sliding the dress off my shoulder, Harry was looking at every move I made which made me to look at him

Suddenly he shook his head and said, “Oh fuck me,”

He pinned me against the wall and kissed me hard and sloppy, my eyes widened and began to close while I hold his hair and gave it a hard tug which made him moan in my mouth

He slipped his tongue inside my mouth creating sounds that made me go crazy

“You’re driving me so fucking insane,” He said into my mouth while he hoisted me up while my back felt the soft mattress

He effortlessly removed the dress on my body and thrown against the floor, he moved his head into my neck and started sucking and biting on it

I moved my head on the side to give him more access, I moaned his name when he grind on me “Oh my fucking god, harry” I said while breathing heavily

I gave all my strength to flip us over so now I was on top, I’m in charge of everything.

“You think you’re the only one who’s been wanting this for so long?” I said while unbuttoning his shirt and throwing it on the floor, I hardly kissed his mouth while his hands squeezed my hips for my balance

I moved my head on his neck while sucking hard on his skin, I pulled away and saw a dark red mark on it, I continued for more

“Fuck, baby,” He was breathing heavily as I removed his jeans, He was the one who flipped us over so now he was on top again

“I need to taste you right now,” He lowered his head as he slowly removed my underwear, He spread my legs open while he kissed my inner thigh, teasing me

“Stop teasing,” I said while I grabbed his hair

“Oh I enjoy teasing, babygirl” He said while looking up at me

“Harry I swear to god st—” He didn’t let me finish as he shoved his mouth in my clit which made me scream his name so loud that neighbors can hear

“Harry, holy fuck,” I moaned as I tug harry’s hair harder which made him moan too

My head leaned back as he inserted 1 finger inside of me, quickening the pace

“Does that feel good hmm?” He said while his eyes never leave mine

I never got the words but I just nodded

“Use your soft voice baby,” He said while inserting 2 fingers now which made me moan so loud

“Yes, it feels good” He smirked as his tongue flatly licked my heat

“So fuckin’ wet for me,” He sucked on some parts which created a pool on his mouth because of my juices

He moved towards my face and kissed me hard his lips were wet because of the mess I made but he let me tasted it

“So fuckin good, did you tasted that hmm?” He said while pulling

“Yes, I did”

“So fucking good for me, baby,”

lol i need a bible

[nemethcch]

[i] December 1-24 – Advent: (Christian) Expectant waiting and preparation for the celebration of the Nativity of Jesus at Christmas as well as the return of Jesus at the second coming. Preparation for the commemoration of the birth of Jesus. [ii] Central Ohio's favorite family holiday tradition went from a few strands of lights and a few trays of cookies to millions of LED lights, animated musical light shows, Santa, reindeer and other holiday festivities that can only be found here at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. This year's event offers more holiday fun than ever before. https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/wildlights/52764/ [iii] Twinkling luminaries greet visitors who are ready to kick off the holiday on the historic, brick streets of German Village. Enjoy the magic of the holidays and visit shops, businesses and restaurants open late with holiday treats, discounts and special offers. https://germanvillage.com/villagelights/ [iv] First Tuesday Tea is an informal forum that allows seniors (ages 55 and older) to engage in dialogue about art, music, literary interests, as well as social and current issues.https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/first-tuesday-tea/65586/ [v] Saint Nicholas Day (Christian): Observed in Western Christian countries and Romania. Feast day of Saint Nicholas. Christian festival with regard to his reputation as a bringer of gifts. In Ukraine, children wait for St. Nicholas to come and put a present under their pillows provided that the children were good during the year. In the US, children leave their shoes in the foyer on St. Nicholas Eve hoping St. Nicholas will place coins in the soles. [vi] Start your holiday season with the great annual Columbus tradition of Holiday Pops. This weekend, the Columbus Symphony Orchestra and Chorus fill the Ohio Theatre with some of the season’s most-loved holiday songs and carols. With four concerts offered, there is a time for everyone to enjoy the performance. https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/columbus-symphony-holiday-pops/65782/ [vii] The holiday version of Gallery Hop includes a cosmopolitan display of sights, sounds, food and drink. [viii] A celebration of giving featuring local and national musical acts, seasonal ales from hometown breweries and favorite dishes from Columbus food trucks. https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/winterfest-2019/65796/ [ix] This delightful program from the New York International Children’s Film Festival celebrates Spanish-language and Latino-themed stories from around the globe. https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/viva-kids-mix!/65516/ [x] December 9- Immaculate Conception of Mary (Catholic Christian): Conception of the Virgin Mary free from original sin by virtue of the merits of her son Jesus Christ. The Catholic church celebrates the Feast of the Immaculate Conception on December 8, it is a holy day or obligation or patronal feast in many Catholic countries. [xi] December 12 - Feast day – Our Lady of Guadalupe (Catholic Christian): The Mexican Catholic community celebrates this day and commemorates the appearance of Mary to the Mexican peasant Juan Diego in 1531. The night before the Feast Day, the Mexican community gathers at St. Michael’s for a vigil and recite prayers and recount the story of the appearance of Mary to Juan Diego. [xii] https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/franklinton-fridays/60206/ [xiii] Join Oyo Dance Company as we celebrate the many holidays that different cultures and faith traditions celebrate during the winter months. Come by yourself or bring the whole family for dancing, singing, and music. Enjoy hot cocoa and cookies during this holiday experience!h ttps://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/oyo-dance-company%3a-one-

light/65767/

[xiv] December 16-24 - Posadas Navideñas (Hispanic Christian): Celebrated in Latin America, Mexico, Guatemala, Cuba, and Hispanics in the US. Has been a tradition in Mexico for over 400 years. Hispanic countdown/celebration till Christmas. [xv] December 22-30 – Hanukkah: (Jewish) Holiday commemorating the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem at the time of the Maccabean revolt against the Seleucid Empire. Also known as the Festival of Lights. [xvi] December 22– January 2 - Yule (Pagan/Christian): Festival observed by the historical Germanic peoples that was connected to the celebration Wild Hunt. Later underwent Christianized reformulation resulting in the term Christmastide. Today Yule is used as a synonym for Christmas. Yule log, Yule singing, and others stem from pagan Yule. The event is celebrated in Heathenry and other forms of Modern Paganism. [xvii] The Hip Hop Nutcracker is a re-mixed and re-imagined contemporary dance spectacle that transforms E.T.A. Hoffmann’s beloved story from traditional 19th century Germany to the vibrant, diverse sights and sounds of contemporary New York City. https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/the-hip-hop-nutcracker/63960/ [xviii] December 24 - Christmas Eve (Christian): Evening or entire day before Christmas Day. Festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ. Both days are considered one of the most culturally significant celebrations in Christendom and Western society. [xix] December 25 - Christmas (Christian): Annual Festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ.

[xx] December 26 - Zarathosht Diso- Death of Prophet Zarathushtra (Zoroastrian): Remembrance in the Zoroastrian religion and a commemoration of the death anniversary of the prophet Zoroaster. An occasion of remembrance of lectures and discussions held on the life and works of the prophet. [xxi] December 26 - St. Stephen’s Day (Christian): Christian saint’s day to commemorate St. Stephen. [xxii] December 28 - Holy Innocents (Christian): Also called Childermas, Christian feast in remembrance of the massacre of young children in Bethlehem by King Herod the Great in his attempt to kill the infant Jesus. [xxiii] December 31 - Watch Night (Christian): Also called Freedom’s Eve. Christian religious service held on New Year’s Eve and associated with a celebration and remembrance of the Emancipation Proclamation. [xxiv] A spectacular New Year’s Eve celebration in downtown Columbus with fireworks, live entertainment, activities and fun for all ages!http://firstnightcolumbus.com/event-info/ [xxv] Axis presents Salvation New Year’s Eve 2019 with THREE superstar guests – ring in the new year with hostess Virginia West and RuPaul Drag Race stars Latrice Royale and Manila Luzon! https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/salvation-nye-with-latrilla/65746/

[cursed-video]

“d aisy s e ems to b e in go o d comp an y wi th r ob ert. i’m no t a ho me w r e cker.”

“b es i des, i t hin k b arbi e h as ‘body integrity identity disorder’ n ot so muc h th at s he w ante d to b e s kinn y, m ore lik e sh e f elt tha t t he l i m b d oes n’t b e lon g. i don ‘t t hink men t al diso rd ers d efin e a pe rson o r wh eth e r or no t th ey can b e lo v e d. i f i ha d a rel a tions hip w ith some on e wh o su ff er ed f rom so met hing o f tha t so rt, i’ d do my b e st to s upp ort t hem a s mu c h as i co uld.”

[amandazfjv]

It’s hard to believe it is already Christmas break.  During JVC, months between Orientation and Christmas seemed to last forever (not in an I just want these months to be over kind of way, just in a time seems to be moving slower than normal kind of way).  I remember enjoying this strange phenomenon because, entering JVC, I was terrified my JV year would flash before my eyes.  Thankfully, it wasn’t until after DisO in January when time started to move quickly.  Five months into my first year as an FJV, time is still flying by.  I am sure part of the reason is because so many things have happened in these last five months.  I have helped run a full Alpha series, been a core member on a middle school and high school youth group, been teaching 39 lessons a week while building two curriculums and teaching myself how to teach one subject (Computers), traveled out of town for Thanksgiving (thanks to the Burr family!!), started to get to know this year’s JVs, chaperoned my first school dance, participated in a busy person’s retreat, started the 19th Annotation of the Spiritual Exercises, and done other things I am sure I am forgetting.  Plus, there is learning how to be an adult so far away from home.  

As I approached Christmas break, with the guidance of the exercises, I realized just how bad I have been at taking steps to reflect and to keep up to date with people back home.  During  JVC, I used social media and this blog as a way to stay in touch, but as soon as JVC ended I did a semi dropout from the social media world.  I have definitely spent more time looking at posts than sharing, which is the opposite of what I did last year when I would sometimes log on just to post my weekly update and then log back off.  While the break was definitely needed, it is time to get back to things: 1-While I am thankful God has given me so many things to be a part of in Phoenix, and it is important for me to be present to them, it is equally important for me to stay connected to everyone back home who helped me get to this point in my life because their relationships are just as important to me as those I have in Phoenix.  2-Not taking time to reflect goes against a key part of Ignatian Spirituality and will hinder my 19th Annotation experience.  3-Journaling/blogging is a key way for me to process what God is doing in my life, look at where I am dropping the ball and where I am getting things right, and see what direction God wants me to keep heading towards.  And so, with this blog post, I am vowing to get better about writing posts, whether on Facebook, Instagram, or this blog, in order to stay more connected to God, my friends/family, and myself.  If no one reads them, that’s fine, but if you do I hope these posts help you learn a little about what one person’s experience might look like while working/living in Phoenix.

St. Matt’s:  Walking into St. Matt’s every day, you never know what is going to get thrown your way.  The day could go smoothly; there could be a lockdown; or I might need to balance planes going over so my voice can’t be heard, a student throwing up for the umpteenth time this year, two kids getting upset because they both want to be the line leader, and the next two grades arriving and heading straight towards the puke while all of this is happening.  As chaotic as it can get sometimes, I love it.  I am fortunate enough to teach each of my just over 200 students 4 days a week and I get to teach my kinder-4th graders five days a week.  Seeing them this often, an now teaching most of them for a second year in a row, they own a piece of my heart in a way they did not last year.  For some, especially the older students, the transition from having a JV teach P.E. to the building of a P.E. program hasn’t always been easy, but I couldn’t be more proud of them because of how much they have learned and how much they have grown as individuals since I first met them.  Each day, my kids do something to make me laugh, teach me something new about being a teacher or being a selfless human being, melt my heart, and (usually) do something to make me want to pull my hair out and I wouldn’t have it any other way.  But, my students aren’t the only people who make this place worth going back to each and every day; there are also my coworkers.  If you need a lesson on being flexible or taking care of others, just come work with my coworkers for a day and you will leave a better person.  Each teacher at St. Matt’s wears more hats than any person should ever have to because they know, at the end of the day, it’s what’s best for our kids.  This attitude is clearly picked up in our students who never think twice when someone needs help and care for their younger siblings in a way I have never seen kids do before.  My coworkers are clearly helping students prepare for life in general, not just the next test people want to throw at them, and I am so thankful to get to see them work, to work with them, and to learn from them.

AZHPE:  This year, I was able to attend Arizona’s state P.E./Health Ed. convention.  I attended two of the three days.  During the convention, I was able to learn more about education at the state and national level, learn some new games and strategies to take back to St. Matt’s, and make a few connections.  From these connections, I have since attended a board meeting for our state organization and will, hopefully, be able to start getting involved with the organization sooner rather than later.

Teaching in general:  Teaching Computers is something I never thought I would do (what I would give to be able to go back and shake my high school and college self and tell myself to remember more of the tech things I was learning).  It is clear my students have not had the access to computers society assumes every kid has so we are working on the basics and then will build up from there as the program grows.  The internet has been my best friend as I learn how to teach this subject.  The internet has also been my best friend when it comes to growing as a P.E. teacher.  Through a couple memberships and various social media outlets, I have been able to connect with teachers from around the world and they have been amazing in answering questions and providing resources as I build a P.E. program from scratch.  I am having a blast getting reconnected to the P.E. world and cannot wait to see what I will learn and experience, as well as how my students will benefit, as a result of these connections.

SFX: During my JV year, I found a couple of ways to get involved at Saint Francis Xavier (a Jesuit Parish).  After JVC, I became even more involved and became an official member of the church, something I hadn’t done since filling out yearly registration cards for Newman.  SFX has been one of the key ways I have found/been able to live out the pillar of Community since leaving JVC. Words cannot describe how thankful I am for the friendships, and sense of community, I have found here.

19th Annotation:  In the months after JVC, I decided to participate in a Busy Person’s Retreat through SFX.  At the end of the retreat, it became pretty clear God was inviting me to complete a version of St. Ignatius’s Spiritual Exercises with the director I had for the busy persons retreat.  I am about a month and a half into what is a several month long retreat.  In this retreat, and in my weekly spiritual direction meetings, God is calling me out of my comfort zone in ways I would never have thought to do on my own.  Only time will tell what type of growth God has in store for me through this retreat, but I am trying to just enjoy the experience without skipping to the end.

Wrap Up: Deciding to move so far away from home for who knows how long was not an easy decision to make.  Only being able to make it home a couple times of year can make it even harder, but it is so clear Phoenix is where God wants me to be right now.  I have found, when I am on God’s path for my life, opportunities arise and things fall into place in a way they do not when I have stepped off this path; in Phoenix, things are coming together like when I am on His path for me.  All I can do is take it one day at a time and trust He knows what He is doing.

[shuaybganatra]

Inter-Faith Calendar - Dec 2017

Celebrations or commemorations (be it religious or cultural) are crucial aspect of society. It is not merely an illustration of diversity rather a depiction of humanity by bringing people together, and by sharing happiness and sadness. #Thought

EVENTS OF DECEMBER   2017

01 Mawlid an Nabi * - Islam 03-24 Advent - Christian 06 Saint Nicholas Day - Christian 08 Bodhi Day  (Rohatsu) ** - Buddhist 08 Immaculate Conception of Mary - Catholic Christian 12 Feast day - Our Lady of Guadalupe - Catholic Christian 13-20 Hanukkah * - Jewish 16-25 Posadas Navidenas - Hispanic Christian 21  Solstice 21  Yule - Christian 21  Yule * - Wicca/Pagan northern hemisphere 21  Litha * - Wicca/Pagan southern hemisphere 24 Christmas Eve - Christian 25 Christmas * - Christian 25 Feast of the Nativity ** - Orthodox Christian 26 Zarathosht Diso (Death of Prophet Zarathushtra) ** - Zoroastrian 26 St Stephen's Day - Christian 28 Holy Innocents - Christian 31 Watch Night - Christian 31 Holy Family - Catholic Christian

[brookston]

Holidays 12.26

Holidays

Alexandria Day

Awful Tie Day

Boxing Day [26th unless Sunday, then 27th, but generally ignored] (a.k.a. ... 

Boxing Day (UK, Commonwealth) 

Day of Goodwill (South Africa, Namibia)

Family Day (Namibia, Vanuatu)

J’Ouvert (Saint Kitts and Nevis)

Le Lendemain de Noël (Quebec, Canada)

Thanksgiving (Solomon Islands)

Father’s Day (Bulgaria)

Holiday Magic Days begin (Mystic Seaport, Connecticut) [thru 1.1]

Junkanoo (Bahamas)

Lunes Siguiente a Navidad (Spain)

Mauro Hamza Day (Houston, Texas)

Mummer's Day (Cornwall, UK)

National Homeowners Day

National Thank You Note Day

National Whiner's Day

Proclamation Day (South Australia)

Recyclable Packaging Day

Second Day of Christmas (Baltic states, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czechia, Denmark, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Sweden)

Shenandoah National Park Day

Sports Day (Falkland Islands)

Stairway to Heaven Day

Wren Day (a.k.a. Day of the Wren; Ireland, Isle of Man, Wales)

Food & Drink Celebrations

Blessing of the Wine (Luxembourg)

Candy Cane Day

Coffee Percolator Day

Irish Pub Day

Unbottling Day

Independence Days

Independence and Unity Day (Slovenia)

Feast Days

Abadiu of Antinoe (Coptic Church)

Appreciate Boxes Day (a.k.a. Cardboard Box Appreciation Day; Pastafarian)

Day of Theotokos (Byzantium)

Dionysius, Pope (Christian; Saint)

Feast of Fools, Day 1 (St. Stephen's Day)

Hanukkah Day #8

Iarlath (Christian; Saint)

James the Just (Eastern Orthodox Church)

John Calvin Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Kwanzaa, Day 1: Umoja (Unity)

Linnæus (Positivist; Saint)

Scudge (Muppetism)

2nd Day of Noodlemas (Pastafarian)

Stephen (Western Church)

Synaxis of the Theotokos (Eastern Orthodox Church)

Twelve Holy Days #1 (Aries, the head; Esoteric Christianity)

Twelvetide, Day #2; St. Stephens Day (a.k.a. the Twelve Days of Christmas or Christmastide) [until 1.5]

Zartosht No-Diso (Zoroastrianism)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Sakimake (先負 Japan) [Bad luck in the morning, good luck in the afternoon.]

Premieres

The Exorcist (Film; 1973)

The Glass Menagerie (Play; 1944)

I Want To Hold Your Hand, by The Beatles (US Song; 1963)

King Lear, by William Shakespeare (Play; 1606)

Magical Mystery Tour (BBC TV Special; 1967)

Measure for Measure, by William Shakespeare (Play; 1604)

Monterey Pop (Music Documentary; 1968)

Purple Haze, lyrics written by Jimi Hendrix (Song; 1966)

The Ritz (Film; 1976)

Tequila, by The Champs (Song; 1957)

We Bought a Zoo (Film; 2011)

Today’s Name Days

Stephan, Stephanie (Austria)

Iosif, Yosif (Bulgaria)

Kruno, Krunoslav, Stjepan (Croatia)

Štěpán (Czech Republic)

Stefan (Denmark)

Sten, Taban, Tahvo, Teho, Tehvan, Tehvo (Estonia)

Tahvo, Tapani, Teppo (Finland)

Étienne (France)

Stephan, Stephanie (Germany)

Constantios, Emmanouela, Emmanouil, Emmanuel, Manolis, Panagiotis (Greece)

István (Hungary)

Santo (Italy)

Dainuvite, Gija, Saulvedis (Latvia)

Gaudilas, Gindvilė, Steponas (Lithuania)

Stefan, Steffen (Norway)

Dionizy, Szczepan, Wróciwoj (Poland)

Štefan (Slovakia)

Esteban (Spain)

Staffan, Stefan (Sweden)

Joseph, Josephine (Ukraine)

Esteban, Estefania, Estefany, Estevan, Stefan, Stefanie, Stephan, Stephanie, Stephany, Stephen, Steve, Steven, Stevie (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 360 of 2022; 5 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 1 of week 52 of 2022

Celtic Tree Calendar: Beth (Birch) [Day 2 of 28]

Chinese: Month 12 (Dōngyuè), Day 4 (Gui-Chou)

Chinese Year of the: Tiger (until January 22, 2023)

Hebrew: 2 Teveth 5783

Islamic: 2 Jumada II 1444

J Cal: 1 Fest; Oneday [1 of 5]

Julian: 13 December 2022

Moon: 16%: Waxing Crescent

Positivist: 24 Bichat (12th Month) [Linnæus]

Runic Half Month: Eihwaz (Yew) [Day 2 of 15]

Season: Winter (Day 6 of 90)

Zodiac: Capricorn (Day 5 of 30)

[brookstonalmanac]

Holidays 12.26

Holidays

Alexandria Day

Awful Tie Day

Boxing Day [26th unless Sunday, then 27th, but generally ignored] (a.k.a. ... 

Boxing Day (UK, Commonwealth) 

Day of Goodwill (South Africa, Namibia)

Family Day (Namibia, Vanuatu)

J’Ouvert (Saint Kitts and Nevis)

Le Lendemain de Noël (Quebec, Canada)

Thanksgiving (Solomon Islands)

Father’s Day (Bulgaria)

Holiday Magic Days begin (Mystic Seaport, Connecticut) [thru 1.1]

Junkanoo (Bahamas)

Lunes Siguiente a Navidad (Spain)

Mauro Hamza Day (Houston, Texas)

Mummer's Day (Cornwall, UK)

National Homeowners Day

National Thank You Note Day

National Whiner's Day

Proclamation Day (South Australia)

Recyclable Packaging Day

Second Day of Christmas (Baltic states, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czechia, Denmark, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Sweden)

Shenandoah National Park Day

Sports Day (Falkland Islands)

Stairway to Heaven Day

Wren Day (a.k.a. Day of the Wren; Ireland, Isle of Man, Wales)

Food & Drink Celebrations

Blessing of the Wine (Luxembourg)

Candy Cane Day

Coffee Percolator Day

Irish Pub Day

Unbottling Day

Independence Days

Independence and Unity Day (Slovenia)

Feast Days

Abadiu of Antinoe (Coptic Church)

Appreciate Boxes Day (a.k.a. Cardboard Box Appreciation Day; Pastafarian)

Day of Theotokos (Byzantium)

Dionysius, Pope (Christian; Saint)

Feast of Fools, Day 1 (St. Stephen's Day)

Hanukkah Day #8

Iarlath (Christian; Saint)

James the Just (Eastern Orthodox Church)

John Calvin Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Kwanzaa, Day 1: Umoja (Unity)

Linnæus (Positivist; Saint)

Scudge (Muppetism)

2nd Day of Noodlemas (Pastafarian)

Stephen (Western Church)

Synaxis of the Theotokos (Eastern Orthodox Church)

Twelve Holy Days #1 (Aries, the head; Esoteric Christianity)

Twelvetide, Day #2; St. Stephens Day (a.k.a. the Twelve Days of Christmas or Christmastide) [until 1.5]

Zartosht No-Diso (Zoroastrianism)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Sakimake (先負 Japan) [Bad luck in the morning, good luck in the afternoon.]

Premieres

The Exorcist (Film; 1973)

The Glass Menagerie (Play; 1944)

I Want To Hold Your Hand, by The Beatles (US Song; 1963)

King Lear, by William Shakespeare (Play; 1606)

Magical Mystery Tour (BBC TV Special; 1967)

Measure for Measure, by William Shakespeare (Play; 1604)

Monterey Pop (Music Documentary; 1968)

Purple Haze, lyrics written by Jimi Hendrix (Song; 1966)

The Ritz (Film; 1976)

Tequila, by The Champs (Song; 1957)

We Bought a Zoo (Film; 2011)

Today’s Name Days

Stephan, Stephanie (Austria)

Iosif, Yosif (Bulgaria)

Kruno, Krunoslav, Stjepan (Croatia)

Štěpán (Czech Republic)

Stefan (Denmark)

Sten, Taban, Tahvo, Teho, Tehvan, Tehvo (Estonia)

Tahvo, Tapani, Teppo (Finland)

Étienne (France)

Stephan, Stephanie (Germany)

Constantios, Emmanouela, Emmanouil, Emmanuel, Manolis, Panagiotis (Greece)

István (Hungary)

Santo (Italy)

Dainuvite, Gija, Saulvedis (Latvia)

Gaudilas, Gindvilė, Steponas (Lithuania)

Stefan, Steffen (Norway)

Dionizy, Szczepan, Wróciwoj (Poland)

Štefan (Slovakia)

Esteban (Spain)

Staffan, Stefan (Sweden)

Joseph, Josephine (Ukraine)

Esteban, Estefania, Estefany, Estevan, Stefan, Stefanie, Stephan, Stephanie, Stephany, Stephen, Steve, Steven, Stevie (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 360 of 2022; 5 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 1 of week 52 of 2022

Celtic Tree Calendar: Beth (Birch) [Day 2 of 28]

Chinese: Month 12 (Dōngyuè), Day 4 (Gui-Chou)

Chinese Year of the: Tiger (until January 22, 2023)

Hebrew: 2 Teveth 5783

Islamic: 2 Jumada II 1444

J Cal: 1 Fest; Oneday [1 of 5]

Julian: 13 December 2022

Moon: 16%: Waxing Crescent

Positivist: 24 Bichat (12th Month) [Linnæus]

Runic Half Month: Eihwaz (Yew) [Day 2 of 15]

Season: Winter (Day 6 of 90)

Zodiac: Capricorn (Day 5 of 30)

[brookstonalmanac]

Holidays 12.26

Holidays

Alexandria Day

Awful Tie Day

Blessing of the Wine (Luxembourg)

Boxing Day [26th unless Sunday, then 27th, but generally ignored] (a.k.a. ...

Boxing Day (UK, Commonwealth)

Day of Goodwill (South Africa, Namibia)

Family Day (Namibia, Vanuatu)

J’Ouvert (Saint Kitts and Nevis)

Le Lendemain de Noël (Quebec, Canada)

Thanksgiving (Solomon Islands)

Candy Cane Day

Coffee Percolator Day

Day of Theotokos (Byzantium)

Father’s Day (Bulgaria)

Feast of the Holy Family [Sunday after Xmas]

Holiday Magic Days begin (Mystic Seaport, Connecticut) [thru 1.1]

Independence and Unity Day (Slovenia)

Irish Pub Day

Junkanoo (Bahamas)

Kayin New Year (Burma)

King Mango Strut (Coconut Grove, Florida) [Last Sunday]

Kwanzaa, Day 1: Umoja (Unity)

Mauro Hamza Day (Houston, Texas)

Mummer's Day (Cornwall, UK)

National Coffee Percolator Day

National Homeowners Day

National Thank You Note Day

National Whiner's Day

Proclamation Day (South Australia)

Recyclable Packaging Day

Second Day of Christmas (Netherlands, Poland, Slovakia)

Shenandoah National Park Day

Sports Day (Falkland Islands)

Stairway to Heaven Day

St. Stephen's Day (Feast of Fools, Day 1)

Twelve Holy Days #1 (Aries, the head; Esoteric Christianity)

Unbottling Day

Wren Day (a.k.a. Day of the Wren; Ireland, Isle of Man)

Zartosht No-Diso (Zoroastrianism)

Christian Feast Days

Abadiu of Antinoe (Coptic Church)

Dionysius, Pope

Iarlath

James the Just (Eastern Orthodox Church)

Stephen (Western Church)

Synaxis of the Theotokos (Eastern Orthodox Church)

[brookston]

Holidays 12.26

Alexandria Day

Awful Tie Day

Blessing of the Wine (Luxembourg)

Boxing Day (UK, Commonwealth) [26th unless Sunday, then 27th]

Candy Cane Day

Coffee Percolator Day

Day of Goodwill (South Africa, Namibia)

Day of Theotokos (Byzantium)

Family Day (Namibia, Vanuatu)

Father’s Day (Bulgaria)

Holiday Magic Days begin (Mystic Seaport, Connecticut) [thru 1.1]

Independence and Unity Day (Slovenia)

J’Ouvert (Saint Kitts and Nevis)

Junkanoo (Bahamas)

Kayin New Year (Burma)

Kwanzaa, Day 1: Umoja (Unity)

Mauro Hamza Day (Houston, Texas)

Mummer's Day (Cornwall, UK)

National Coffee Percolator Day

National Homeowners Day

National Thank You Note Day

National Whiner's Day

Proclamation Day (South Australia)

Recyclable Packaging Day

Second Day of Christmas (Netherlands, Poland, Slovakia)

Shenandoah National Park Day

Sports Day (Falkland Islands)

Stairway to Heaven Day

St. Stephen's Day (Feast of Fools, Day 1)

Thanksgiving (Solomon Islands)

Twelve Holy Days #1 (Aries, the head; Esoteric Christianity)

Unbottling Day

Wren Day (a.k.a. Day of the Wren; Ireland, Isle of Man)

Zartosht No-Diso (Zoroastrianism)

[brookstonalmanac]

Holidays 12.26

Alexandria Day

Awful Tie Day

Blessing of the Wine (Luxembourg)

Boxing Day (UK, Commonwealth) [26th unless Sunday, then 27th]

Candy Cane Day

Coffee Percolator Day

Day of Goodwill (South Africa, Namibia)

Day of Theotokos (Byzantium)

Family Day (Namibia, Vanuatu)

Father’s Day (Bulgaria)

Holiday Magic Days begin (Mystic Seaport, Connecticut) [thru 1.1]

Independence and Unity Day (Slovenia)

J’Ouvert (Saint Kitts and Nevis)

Junkanoo (Bahamas)

Kayin New Year (Burma)

Kwanzaa, Day 1: Umoja (Unity)

Mauro Hamza Day (Houston, Texas)

Mummer's Day (Cornwall, UK)

National Coffee Percolator Day

National Homeowners Day

National Thank You Note Day

National Whiner's Day

Proclamation Day (South Australia)

Recyclable Packaging Day

Second Day of Christmas (Netherlands, Poland, Slovakia)

Shenandoah National Park Day

Sports Day (Falkland Islands)

Stairway to Heaven Day

St. Stephen's Day (Feast of Fools, Day 1)

Thanksgiving (Solomon Islands)

Twelve Holy Days #1 (Aries, the head; Esoteric Christianity)

Unbottling Day

Wren Day (a.k.a. Day of the Wren; Ireland, Isle of Man)

Zartosht No-Diso (Zoroastrianism)

[brookston]

Holidays 12.26

Alexandria Day

Awful Tie Day

Blessing of the Wine (Luxembourg)

Boxing Day (UK, Commonwealth) [26th unless Sunday, then 27th]

Candy Cane Day

Coffee Percolator Day

Day of Goodwill (South Africa, Namibia)

Day of Theotokos (Byzantium)

Family Day (Namibia, Vanuatu)

J’Ouvert (Saint Kitts and Nevis)

Junkanoo (Bahamas)

Kwanzaa, Day 1: Umoja (Unity)

Mauro Hamza Day (Houston, Texas)

Mummer's Day (Cornwall, UK)

National Coffee Percolator Day

National Thank You Note Day

National Whiner's Day

Recyclable Packaging Day

Second Day of Christmas

Sports Day (Falkland Islands)

Stairway to Heaven Day

St. Stephen's Day (Feast of Fools, Day 1)

Thanksgiving (Solomon Islands)

Twelve Holy Days #1 (Aries, the head; Esoteric Christianity)

Unbottling Day

Unity Day (Slovenia)

Wren Day (a.k.a. Day of the Wren; Ireland, Isle of Man)

Zartosht No-Diso (Zoroastrianism)

[brookston]

Holidays 12.26

Alexandria Day

Awful Tie Day

Blessing of the Wine (Luxembourg)

Boxing Day (UK, Commonwealth) [26th unless Sunday, then 27th]

Candy Cane Day

Coffee Percolator Day

Day of Goodwill (South Africa, Namibia)

Day of Theotokos (Byzantium)

Family Day (Namibia, Vanuatu)

Father’s Day (Bulgaria)

Hanukkah Day #4 (thru 30th)

Holiday Magic Days begin (Mystic Seaport, Connecticut) [thru 1.1]

Independence and Unity Day (Slovenia)

J’Ouvert (Saint Kitts and Nevis)

Junkanoo (Bahamas)

Kayin New Year (Burma)

Kwanzaa, Day 1: Umoja (Unity)

Mauro Hamza Day (Houston, Texas)

Mummer's Day (Cornwall, UK)

National Coffee Percolator Day

National Thank You Note Day

National Whiner's Day

Proclamation Day (South Australia)

Recyclable Packaging Day

Second Day of Christmas

Shenandoah National Park Day

Sports Day (Falkland Islands)

Stairway to Heaven Day

St. Stephen's Day (Feast of Fools, Day 1)

Thanksgiving (Solomon Islands)

Twelve Holy Days #1 (Aries, the head; Esoteric Christianity)

Unbottling Day

Wren Day (a.k.a. Day of the Wren; Ireland, Isle of Man)

Zartosht No-Diso (Zoroastrianism)