People celebrate different seasons in different parts of the world. Depending on their belief's system and with or not minding their location,they may celebrate the following eight Seasonal Holidays identifiable from around the globe. These Holidays always bring anticipation and preparations for many who celebrate it. It also ranges from Religious to Cultural observations. These include:

Eid-al-Adha

Also known as“feast of the sacrifice”.
It is an Islamic Holiday that comes around each fall , it exact date varies due to lunar calendar. It is significant worldwide and honours the willingness of prophet Abraham to sacrifice his son. During this season, families traditionally dress in fine clothes and meet for prayer in the mosque or large congregation. They sacrifice their best halal domestic animals to symbolize Abraham's best sacrifice. In the end, the community shares most of the meat to ensure that all may partake in the celebration.

Diwali

This is also known as “Festival of Lights”. It is a five-day celebration that falls in November or December each year. It celebrates the attainment of nirvana by Mahavira, an Indian sage, as well as the death anniversary of Swami Dayanand, a Hindu religious leader. It is largely celebrated in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, and other Asian countries. The holiday involves the lighting of small clay lamps to symbolize the victory of good over evil. Celebrants wear new clothes, burst firecrackers and share sweets with loved ones.

Krampusnacht and St. Nicholas Day

It is celebrated on December 5. A Germanic centuries-old tradition celebrated in countries like Austria, Hungary, Slovenia, Czech Republic and of course in Germany. The legendary counterpart to St. Nicholas, who is celebrated the next day and rewards good children. Krampus is said to punish children for being naughty. His character derives from son of Hel in Norse methology and bear fangs, horns and whip. Kindly St. Nicholas is remembered on December 6 for his devout faith, focus on giving more than receiving, and care for the needy. Many observe the day to offer a spiritual dimension of gift giving and to anticipate the Christmas holyday arriving soon after the celebration.

Bodhi Day (Dec. 8)

It is celebrated as the Buddhist Day of Enlightenment, commemorating the day in 596 BCE when the Buddha known as Shakyamunior Siddhartha Guatama, experienced an enlightenment under a Bodhi tree. The Buddha taught his followers to fit into their surroundings and not draw undue attention or make a spectacle of themselves. The lesson on adaptability and humility is one that many Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike can enjoy and share.

Las Posadas

Is a nine-day celebration spanding from December 16-24. It has roots in Spanish Catholism, though several Christian branches also celebrate in Guatemala, Mexico and the Southwestern United States.
Familes celebrate the anticipation of Christmas by moving from house to house in procession with a candle ina paper lampshade that each house signs. The procession finally comes to an end at a home or church where families feast, sing carols, and break piñatas.

Hanukkah

Hanukkah is an eight-day Jewish holiday, that falls on the 25th day of Kislev of the Hebrew calendar. The holiday celebrates the Jew's victory over a tyrant king and the rededication of the temple in Jerusalem after the Maccabean Revolt. Families do observe the holiday by lighting the menorah and offering prayers for eight nights, representing the oil the miraculously lasted eight days and lit the eternal flame in the Jerusalem temple.

Christmas

It is celebrated worldwide on December 25 by many christians as the birthday of Jesus. Though not found in any phase of christians' holy book, the Bible, except event on this same day recorded at Jeremiah 52:31 “Christmas” is derived from the word “Christ's Mass” and centers on the Christian liturgical year. It is also a civil holiday in many nations, and celebrations include families decorating their homes with lights and greenery, singing carols, enjoying festive foods and exchanging gifts.

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Kwanzaa

This holiday was created by Maulana Karenga in 1966. It is a week-long holiday that spans December 26-January1. During this period, communities in the US, Canada, and the African diaspora honour African heritage in African- American culture by decorating homes with colourful art and cloth, reading and reflecting on the African pledge, and having a candle-lighting ceremony.
Communities celebrate seven core principles during this time; self-determination, unity, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, creativity, purpose, and faith. The week normally culminates in a feast and exchange of gifts.

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