The Feast of the Holy Innocents, The Feast of the Circumcision, and Twelfth Day were in January.
People often celebrated the feast day of a local patron saint as a holiday, and the saint could be associated with a church or the family of a local lord; since nearly every day in the year was a feast day for some saint or other, there were other possibilities.
They had things to celebrate just like we do. They had Holy days, we believe they celebrated birthing days. Why not ask 'Why do people have holidays?' Why do YOU have holidays? That's the reason peoples in the medieval ages had holidays.
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Zanzibar Revolution Day (celebrated January 12th in Tanzania)
Zanzibar Revolution Day (celebrated January 12th in Tanzania)
What holidays are clebrated in Greece
There is one very special holiday which is celebrated around the world it is New Year. Where we start of with a new year and January again.
Why are any holidays celebrated??? You must be more specific.
Makah holidays are celebrated by fishing and dancing by the fire
No, each holiday is celebrated separately. Christmas is one of the holidays in December, but there are also other holidays celebrated in other religions.
There were several holidays celebrated in Ancient Greece. A few of the holidays celebrated were Anthesteria, Pithoigia, and Chytroi.
There are a lot of holidays in Cuba. Triumph of the Revolution is celebrated on January 1st. Victory of Armed Forces Day is on January 2nd. Labor Day is celebrated on May 1st. Day before the Commemoration of the Assault of the Moncada garrison is on July 25th.
There are many holidays not celebrated in the US. The Queen's Birthday, ANZAC day and Australia Day are just three of many holidays not celebrated or recognised in the US.