December Holidays

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  1. 3. The last day of the year is celebrated by the Japanese
  2. 5. A holiday celebrated by Christians that symbolizes the birth of Jesus
  3. 9. A holiday celebrated by Jewish people dedicated to the rededication of the temple in Jerusalem
  4. 10. A day that the Buddhists celebrate that recalls the day Guatama Buddha said to have attained enlightenment
  5. 11. A holiday on the Winter solstice celebrated by Central Asian countries
  6. 12. A holiday on January 1st to celebrate the upcoming year
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  1. 1. A day of celebration in European countries
  2. 2. A celebration in December that Latin America, El Salvador, Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras celebrate
  3. 4. A festival of lights and food celebrated by Sweden, Finland, and Norway
  4. 6. A holiday following Christmas celebrated by Great Britain, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand; Traditionally it’s purpose was to give gifts to the poor, but today its dedicated to shopping and sporting events
  5. 7. A week-long holiday to celebrate African American culture and identity
  6. 8. Historic winter festival celebrated on the Winter Solstice by Germanic, Wiccan, and Pagan people