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According to the Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church "The Eucharist is the very sacrifice of the Body and Blood of the Lord Jesus which he instituted to perpetuate the sacrifice of the cross throughout the ages until his return in glory. Thus he entrusted to his Church this memorial of his death and Resurrection.
Lohri is a popular winter Dogra [2] [3] and Punjabi [4] folk festival celebrated primarily in Northern India. [note 1] The significance and legends about the Lohri festival are many and these link the festival to the Duggar region [2] and Punjab region. [6] It is believed by many that the festival marks the passing of the winter solstice.
Kwanzaa ( / ˈkwɑːn.zə /) is an annual celebration of African-American culture from December 26 to January 1, culminating in a communal feast called Karamu, usually on the sixth day. [1] It was created by activist Maulana Karenga, based on African harvest festival traditions from various parts of West , Eastern Africa as well as Southeast ...
Advent. Advent is a season observed in most Christian denominations as a time of expectant waiting and preparation for both the celebration of the Nativity of Christ at Christmas and the return of Christ at the Second Coming. Advent is the beginning of the liturgical year in Western Christianity.
The Day of the Dead ( Spanish: el Día de Muertos or el Día de los Muertos) [2] [3] is a holiday traditionally celebrated on November 1 and 2, though other days, such as October 31 or November 6, may be included depending on the locality. [4] [5] [6] It is widely observed in Mexico, where it largely developed, and is also observed in other ...
Slava ( Serbian Cyrillic: Слава, lit. 'Glory, Celebration', pronounced [ˈslâʋa]) is a family's annual ceremony and veneration of their patron saint. The ceremony is found mainly among Orthodox Serbs. Although its origin is unknown, this old tradition is an important ethnic marker of Serbian identity.
The celebration is known as Fastelavn in historically Evangelical Lutheran countries. It is called Shrovetide in areas with a high concentration of Anglicans (Church of England/US Episcopal Church), Methodists, and other Protestants. In Slavic Eastern Orthodox nations, Maslenitsa is celebrated during the last week before Great Lent.
As marijuana continues to be decriminalized and legalized around the world, cannabis activist Steve DeAngelo notes that "even if our activist work were complete, 420 morphs from a statement of conscience to a celebration of acceptance, a celebration of victory, a celebration of our amazing connection with this plant" which "will always be ...