New Year's Day
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In the Gregorian calendar, New Year's Day is the first day of the calendar year, 1 January. Most solar calendars, such as the Gregorian and Julian calendars, begin the year regularly at or near the no
Fireworks in Mexico City for the Celebration of the New Year in 2013
Fireworks in London at the stroke of midnight on New Year's Day 2014
Fireworks in Rome at the stroke of midnight on New Year's Day 2012
In Christendom, 1 January traditionally marks the Feast of the Circumcision of Christ
Christmastide
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Christmastide, also known as the Christmas season, Christmastime, and Christide, is a season of the liturgical year in most Christian churches.
A nativity scene and a Christmas tree, two popular decorations displayed by Christians during Christmastide
Adoration of the Shepherds by Dutch painter Matthias Stomer, 1632
The Adoration of the Magi, fresco at the Lower Church of the Basilica of San Francesco d'Assisi in Assisi, Italy
Many Christians attend church services to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.