"Mark Your Calendar," your one-stop shop for all things relating to the holidays! You've come to the perfect place whether you're an experienced partygoer or someone wanting to add some new celebrations to your schedule. We'll look at several international holidays including cultures, customs, and seasons in this extensive reference. So take your best pen and get set to write happy events and treasured festivities on your calendar!

A new calendar always brings with it excitement. 🗓️✨ Imagine the various holidays—both well-known and obscure—that will brighten our days with happiness, festivity, and cultural importance as we excitedly await the new year. 🎉🌟

Let's embrace every holiday in the next year as an opportunity to connect, pause, think, and recognise the rich diversity of human experiences. Every holiday, whether celebrated internationally or locally, has its own distinct enthusiasm and significance.

So let's put the new year on our calendars, get ready for the celebrations, and throw up our arms! 🎊🥳

        Which holidays are among the most well-liked worldwide?

New Year’s Day (January 1):

• Marks the start of the year in the Gregorian calendar.
• Celebrated globally with fireworks, parties, and resolutions

Christmas (December 25):

• Honors the birth of Jesus Christ.
• Characterized by Christmas trees, decorations, Santa Claus, feasts, and gift-giving.
• Celebrated in over 160 countries

Valentine’s Day (February 14):

• Originally a Western Christian feast day honoring Saint Valentine.
• Now a celebration of romance, love, and admiration worldwide

Easter:

• Christian holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
• Includes traditions like egg hunts and festive meals.
• Celebrated in various countries.

Diwali (Deepavali):

• Hindu festival of lights.
• Symbolizes the victory of light over darkness and good over evil.
• Celebrated in India and other countries with large Hindu communities.

Chinese New Year (Lunar New Year):

• Marks the beginning of the lunar calendar.
• Celebrated with dragon dances, lantern festivals, and family gatherings.
• Widely observed in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and other Asian communities.

Thanksgiving (fourth Thursday in November, in the United States):

• A time for gratitude and family gatherings.
• Traditionally associated with a feast featuring turkey, stuffing, and pumpkin pie.

Holi (Festival of Colors):

• Hindu spring festival celebrated with vibrant colors, music, and dancing.
• Represents the triumph of good over evil.
• Popular in India and Nepal.

Oktoberfest (Munich, Germany):

• World’s largest beer festival.
• Celebrated with beer, traditional Bavarian food, and lively music.

Carnival (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil):

• Colorful and lively pre-Lenten festival.
• Features samba parades, costumes, and street parties.

             We all have a need for joy, love, and a sense of belonging while living in an uncertain and divided world.🥰🤗