| Fathers' Day - Sunday September 6, 2020 cards/flowers :
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| Parliament sitting days (beginning) - Monday September 7, 2020 Special Events :
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| Parliament sitting days (end) - Friday September 18, 2020 Special Events :
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| Rosh Hashanah - Saturday September 19, 2020 cards/flowers : Jewish New Year NOT a public holiday
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| Australian Rugby League Grand Final - Saturday September 26, 2020 Sports events : Www.nrl.com
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| Daylight Saving Time - Sunday October 4, 2020 Special Events :
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| Parliament sitting days (beginning) - Monday October 19, 2020 Special Events :
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| Parliament sitting days (end) - Friday October 23, 2020 Special Events :
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| Grandparents Day - Sunday October 25, 2020 cards/flowers : To honor grandparents, to give grandparents an opportunity to show love for their children's children, and to help children become aware of strength, information, and guidance older people can offer.
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| Halloween - Saturday October 31, 2020 cards/flowers : Halloween originated from a Celtic festival called Samhain, which was celebrated 2,000 years ago and revolved around lighting bonfires and wearing costumes to ward off spirits and fairies— yes, Halloween began because people truly believed that it was a time when dead spirits would rise again, and walk among them. Back then, costumes acted as protection, not just an excuse to show off your Pinterest skills.
Not much is known about the ancient holiday since there are no written records, though per Encyclopedia Britannica, it was a time fraught with danger, charged with fear, and full of supernatural episodes.
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| Remembrance Day - Wednesday November 11, 2020 cards/flowers :
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| Deepavali/Dipabali - Saturday November 14, 2020 cards/flowers : The Light festival starts with festivities. The week celebrates 1.Dhanteras, 2.Kali Chaudas, 3.Deepavali, 4.Navu-Varsha (new year), 5.Bhai-beej. The Vai cast is mainly concerned. May last several days. NOT a public holiday
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| Black Friday - Friday November 27, 2020 Special Events : Day of sales and bargains
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| Advent Sunday - Sunday November 29, 2020 Culture : From the Latin word adventus meaning coming : observed in many Western Christian churches, a time of expectant waiting and preparation for the celebration of the Nativity of Jesus at Christmas. It is the beginning of the Western liturgical year. [Wikipedia]
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| Parliament sitting days (beginning) - Monday November 30, 2020 Special Events : Both houses
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| Hanukkah - Friday December 11, 2020 cards/flowers : Commemorates the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem during the Maccabean Revolt (2nd century BC) NOT a public holiday
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| Parliament sitting days (end) - Friday December 11, 2020 Special Events :
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| Christmas Day - Friday December 25, 2020 Catholic or protestant : Since pre-historic times in Europe, festivities (bonfires, offrerings) were marking the beginning of longer hours of daylight with fires and ritual. The Roman festival of Saturnalia lasted several days in December (gambling and offerings). Germanic tribes also celebrated mid-winter (drinking and rituals). The Bulgarian (with Koleduvane) and the Polish (with Gwiazdka) perpetuate this tradition. Jesus of Nazareth was probably born in springtime (Reformists favour autumn). But in the 4th century, December 25th was chosen for the celebration of his birth by Pope Julius I (Bishop Liberus is also mentioned in 354 A.D.). Thus, a Christian element was introduced in the long-established mid-winter festivals. Before 1582, the Papal States and other Italian city states celebrated New Year’s Day on Christmas Day.
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| Boxing Day - Monday December 28, 2020 Secular holiday : Boxing Day is a holiday celebrated on the day following Christmas Day, when servants and tradesmen would traditionally receive gifts known as a Christmas box from their masters, employers or customers.
Due to historical reasons, depending on the year, Boxing Day can be celebrated BEFORE Christmas in the UK. [Wikipedia]
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| Sydney Hobart Yacht race - Monday December 28, 2020 Sports events : Http://rolexsydneyhobart.com/default.asp
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| New Year's Eve - Thursday December 31, 2020 Culture : Szilveszter
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