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The country where it’s still 2016
CNN via Yahoo News UK· 2 weeks agoOn September 11, Ethiopians will officially celebrate the beginning of the year 2017. So why is this East African country’s calendar seven years and...
Happy 5784! How Jews worldwide are celebrating Rosh Hashanah, their New Year's Day
Euronews via Yahoo News UK· 9 months agoThis Friday night, Jews around the world will celebrate Rosh Hashanah. Otherwise known as the Jewish...
Tamales, 12 grapes, king cake: See how different cultures ring in the new year with food
USA TODAY via Yahoo News UK· 6 months agoNew Year's Eve is a cause for celebration for many different communities. As the clock strikes...
It’s the Year of the Dragon in the Chinese zodiac − associated with good fortune, wisdom and success
The Conversation via Yahoo News UK· 5 months agoDragons on display in Shanghai. A dragon image is often used to symbolize China itself. Feng Wei...
Why do some Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas in January?
Euronews via Yahoo News UK· 1 year agoEvery year on 6 and 7 January, millions of Orthodox Christians around the world celebrate Christmas,...
When is Lunar New Year? What to know about the Year of the Dragon and its celebrations.
USA TODAY via Yahoo News UK· 5 months agoSome consider the start of the new year to be when the clock strikes midnight on Dec. 31. While this...
Rosh Hashanah: When is the Jewish New Year and how is it celebrated?
The Independent via Yahoo News· 9 months agoRosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is an annual observance celebrated by Jewish people across the...
Opinion: A turning point in Ukraine
CNN via Yahoo News UK· 6 months agoEditor’s Note: Michael Bociurkiw (@WorldAffairsPro) is a global affairs analyst. He is a senior fellow at the Atlantic Council and a former spokesperson...
Why does Ukraine celebrate Christmas in January? Why Putin proposed ceasefire now
Evening Standard via Yahoo News UK· 1 year agoUkrainian officials have rejected Russian leader Vladimir Putin’s proposal of a 36-hour ceasefire....
What is Advent? And what traditions do people follow worldwide?
CNN via Yahoo News· 7 months agoCNN Travel explores the spiritual meaning of Advent and various traditions and celebrations around...
