Indien (Gujarat) : helgdagar, stängning av banker, skolan semester

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Sekulär semester : Commemorates the day in 1947 when India achieved freedom from British rule

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Hinduism : The annual festival of Raksha Bandhan, which is meant to commemorate the abiding ties between siblings of opposite sex, usually takes place in late August, and is marked by a very simple ceremony in which a woman ties a rakhi — which may be a colorful thread, a simple bracelet, or a decorative string — around the wrist of her brother(s). The word raksha signifies protection, and bandhan is an association signifying an enduring sort of bond; and so, when a woman ties a rakhi around the waist of her brother, she signifies her loving attachment to him. He, likewise, recognizes the special bonds between them, and by extending his wrist forward, he in fact extends the hand of his protection over her.

Hinduism : Hindu celebration of the birthday of Sri Krishna, an incarnation of Lord Krishna. Sweets, fruits and milk products are available in abundance. Sri or Shree: A prefix denoting auspiciousness

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Hinduism : During ten days, Hindus must prepare the celebration at home: their house must be cleaned up and purified, in particular at the place where the Ganesh statue wil be put. Those who participate in the procession, end and highlight of this celebration, also prepare their costume. Various religious ceremonies are celebrated. On the tenth day, the celebration culminates. Streets of main cities, especially Mumbaï (Bombay) are the field of extraordinary popular demonstrations. In this day, giant elephant idols are preceded by dancers and musicians.

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Sekulär semester : Han är mannen som spelade en viktig roll i achiveing oberoende för Indien från det brittiska imperiet med sin enkelhet och stark viljestyrka . Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, även känd som Bapu eller landsfader , föddes den 2 oktober 1869, i Porbunder, Gujarat. Han studerade juridik i U.K. och erfaren lag i Sydafrika. Men han lämnade sitt yrke och återvände till Indien för att ansluta sig till den indiska frihetskampen . Gandhiji var en predikant av sanning och Ahimsa (icke-våld). Han startade Satyagraha rörelse för den indiska frihetskampen . Han trodde på att leva ett enkelt liv och i swadeshi . Han visade sig världen att friheten kan uppnås genom väg icke-våld. Gandhiji är en symbol för fred och sanning. www.indiaa2z.com

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Hinduism : The victory of Durga on evil forces, the destruction of Vasanas (subjectivity, selfishness, desires...) and the achievement of the deepest Self. Dominance of Saraswati (pure science) over Lakshmi (applied science)

Hinduism : (31 October 1875 – 15 December 1950), was the first Deputy Prime Minister of India. He was an Indian barrister and statesman, a senior leader of the Indian National Congress and one of the founding member of the Republic of India who played a leading role in the country's struggle for independence and guided its integration into a united, independent nation. [Wikipedia]

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Hinduism : Historical and official Hindu calendar of Nepal, Eastern anf Western India. It uses lunar months and solar sidereal year.

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Hinduism : Called Bhaubeej in India, this is a Bhai Bij legend in Hindu mythology: after slaying Narkasur, Lord Krishna visited his sister Subhadra who gave him a warm welcome with sweets and flowers. She also affectionately applied tilak on Krishna's forehead. Since then the custom of celebrating Bhaubeej or Bhai Bij started. Carrying forward the Bhaubeej ceremony in traditional style, sisters' perform arti of their brother and apply a red tika on the brother's forehead. This teeka ceremony, on the occasion of Bhai Bij signifies sister's sincerest prayers for the long and happy life of her brother. In return brothers bless their sisters and treat them with Bhaubeej or cash gifts. (Wikipedia)

Hinduism : Dedicated to the Hindu Sun God, Surya, also known as Surya Shashti.

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Katolska och protestantiska : I Europa, det vintersolstånd firades med bonfires och ritualer. Den romerska Saturnalier pågick i flera dagar i december. Folket spelat. Den germanska stammar också firas mitt i vintern genom att dricka alkohol. Den bulgariska och polska (med Koleduvane och Gwiazdka) fortsätter denna tradition. Jesus från Nasaret var förmodligen född våren (men reformerta tror att Jesus föddes i höst). Men i den 4: e århundradet, påven Julius Jag valde den 25 december för att fira Jesu födelse. Alltså, en kristen element ingick i det sedan länge etablerade midvintern festivaler.