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Ash Wednesday – Lent Begins
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Jana Melpolder
Begins the six-week season of Lent, a time of repentance and reflection.
Shrove Tuesday
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Jana Melpolder
Sometimes known as Fat Tuesday; Christian carnival day on the eve of Lent.
Candlemas
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Jana Melpolder
Also called “Feast of the Presentation of Christ in the Temple”; celebrates the presentation of Jesus in the Temple.
Imbolc / Brigid’s Day
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Jana Melpolder
The first glimpse of spring, also dedicated to the Celtic goddess Brigid. Begins at sunset of the previous day.
Mahayana New Year
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sandrews
Observance of the new year; falls on the first full moon of January.
Tu B’Shevat
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Jana Melpolder
Also known as New Year for Trees; Israel’s celebration of trees (begins at sundown).
Martin Luther King Day
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Jana Melpolder
The third Monday of January; commemorates the birthday of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the preacher and leader of the U.S. civil rights movement.
Test Event
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sandrews
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World Religion Day
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Jana Melpolder
Observance to create unity, ease suffering, and bring peace. Observed every third Sunday of January.
Ashura
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Jana Melpolder
Commemorates the martyrdom of the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad.
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