Happy ChristmaHanaKwanzaRamaDiwalEpiphStice New Year!
The hospital I walk through to get to lab every day just put up their holiday decorations. In addition to the Christmas trees and wreath at the front entrance, they've decided to "honour traditions" by claiming that all 9 of the following holidays are at the same time:
- Christmas (Dec 25th)
- Hanukkah (Dec 26th-Jan 2nd)
- Ramadan (Oct 4th-Nov 2nd)
- Kwanzaa (Dec 26th-Jan 1st)
- Diwali (Nov 1st)
- Epiphany (Jan 6th/18th)
- Winter Solstice (Dec 21st)
- Chinese New Year (Jan 29th)
Of course, none of these decorations were up in time for Ramadan or Diwali and I'm fairly sure they'll be gone before Chinese New Year (if not Epiphany), but I'm sure people who celebrate those holidays feel honoured...
I think the employee party is actually officially designated a "Winter Solstice Party".
Also, happy 100th post!
posted by Lucy @ 6:27 PM
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Shouldn't they also decorate for Happy 100th Post Day?
"Nativity" is the term used in Christian Orthodoxy. The "Nativity Fast," if I understand correctly, is held during the time of Advent (the liturgical season immediately preceding Christmas).
Yes, they completey forgot 100th post day! And how about the New Year on January 1, also, while we're at it?
Here's to another 100!
Are there people who celebrate the Epiphany without celebrating Christmas? That one seems a bit unnecessary there.
Don't forget February 28, Massive Credit Card Bill Due Day.
sheepish, I think the Epiphany is more important than Christmas for some Orthodox Christianities, or maybe they just save the present-giving for then.
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