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Yaldā Night - Winter Solstice Festivals (Part 2)
Yaldā Night is a festival still celebrated by the descendants of ancient Persia. The festival takes place on the winter solstice-21 December
Fraser du Toit
Dec 16, 20222 min read
Dongzhi Festival - Winter Solstice Festivals (Part 1)
Dongzhi is a winter solstice festival originating in China and celebrated throughout South East Asia.
Fraser du Toit
Dec 12, 20222 min read
Hanukkah - December Festivals
Hanukkah, or Chanukah, is a Jewish festival celebrated from the 25th day of the month of Kislev. The festival lasts for 8 days.
Fraser du Toit
Dec 9, 20223 min read
Yule: Pre-Christmas Winter Solstice Festivals (Part 2)
Yule is a Celtic and Norse winter solstice festival. It is celebrated over the course of 12 days in December.
Fraser du Toit
Dec 5, 20224 min read
Saturnalia: Pre-Christmas Winter Solstice Festivals (Part 1)
Saturnalia is one of the pre-Christian pagan festivals that was partially absorbed by the Catholic Church to create the modern Christmas
Fraser du Toit
Dec 2, 20223 min read
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