Marathon de Genève
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Saturday may 4, 2024
Sports events : Www.harmonygenevemarathon.com 2024 edition confirmed
Le Feuillu
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Sunday may 5, 2024
Culture : Le Feuillu, also formerly written Folliu , Folhiu or Foeillu , is a festival linked to the ancient tradition of May quests spread throughout Europe. It can also be compared to the Fête du Fou (the crazy being derived from fagus, beech) as well as to that of Maïentzets or that of the May tree.
This festival was originally a pagan-type peasant rite, probably of Celtic origin, the aim of which is to celebrate the return of spring. In the 16th century, Calvin had it banned in the Geneva communes. [Wikipedia]
Ascension holiday (beginning)
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Wednesday may 8, 2024
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Ascension
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Thursday may 9, 2024
Catholic or protestant : Forty days after Easter, always on a Thursday. After his resurrection, Jesus appeared before his disciples and gathered them to tell them to baptize and spread the good word. He then ascended to heaven on a cloud.
Ascension holiday (end)
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Monday may 13, 2024
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Pentecost holiday (beginning)
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Friday may 17, 2024
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Geneva Open
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Sunday may 19, 2024
Sports events : Tennis cup
www.atpworldtour.com 2024 edition confirmed
Pentecost
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Sunday may 19, 2024
Catholic or protestant : Not a paid holiday
Whit Monday
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Monday may 20, 2024
Catholic or protestant : Seven weeks after Easter Monday -Marking the day the Holy Spirit entered the disciples left behind and the beginning of their ministry.
Pentecost holiday (end)
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Tuesday may 21, 2024
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Summer holiday (beginning)
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Friday june 28, 2024
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Confederation Day
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Thursday august 1, 2024
Secular holiday : Instaured at the end of the XIX century. The date refers to an agreement made at the beginning of August 1291 between Uri, Schwyz and Nidwalden. Traditional observance includes bonfires on the the mountains and celebrations in the communities, occasions for patriotic speeches. Modern observance, fostered by the Tourist offices, include fireworks.
Summer holiday (end)
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Monday august 19, 2024
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Geneva Thanksgiving
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Thursday september 5, 2024
Secular holiday : A religious holiday with a ecumenical background instaured in the 19th century. No relation with the American Thanksgiving.
Fall holiday (beginning)
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Friday october 18, 2024
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Fall holiday (end)
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Monday october 28, 2024
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