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Omisoka is a Japanese celebration ushering in the new year involving a big winter cleaning and the ringing of Shinto temple bells at midnight. For all those who celebrate, may your life be as long as toshi-koshi buckwheat noodles! Learn more about Omisoka: https://t.co/xNJbAzrxiR

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Today also begins Gahambar Maidyarem which is the fifth of six Zoroastrian festivals honoring the elements throughout the year. Gahambar Maidyarem specifically honors the creation of animals. Learn more: https://t.co/dS4lcOUBGj

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Today is the first day of Kwanzaa, a weeklong secular celebration of African-American culture created by activist Maulana Karenga focusing on: unity, self-determination, collective work, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity, and faith. To learn more: https://t.co/o8zaQ085A2

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Merry Christmas! This day celebrates the birth of Jesus in Christianity but is also secularly celebrated. For all those who celebrate, may the closeness of your loved ones fill your heart with joy and close out the year with cheer! Learn more: https://t.co/emmkmJuJfK

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Today is Joseph Smith’s (the founder of Mormonism/The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints) birthday. For those who hold this occasion in importance, may you have a good day! To learn more: https://t.co/BH1dZ3fRNK

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The Sun is incredibly important in Shintoism and Tohji-Tasai marks the transition from the Yin period of declining sunlight to the Yang period of growing sunlight. May all those who observe have a renewing day!

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It’s the Winter Solstice which marks Yule in the Wiccan tradition. May you draw in during this longest night with loved ones as the sun begins to turn. Learn more about Yule: https://t.co/NRJfI34q7u

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It’s the First Night of Hanukkah, the eight day Jewish Festival of Lights which commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. Wishing all who celebrate a warm and wonderful holiday! To learn more about Hanukkah: https://t.co/sBUnzXvy5J

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Check out our plants around the CFL Office!

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The honoring of Our Lady of Guadalupe on Dec. 12 is an important Christian holiday primarily for Mexican and Mexican-American communities. To all those who celebrate, May blessings of Mary be showered on you! Learn more: https://t.co/JXYkUUmv7H

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Bodhi Day is one of the most significant holidays in Buddhism and celebrates when Siddhartha Gutama attained enlightenment, becoming the Buddha. May today be a reminder to let go because everyone and everything changes. Learn more about Bodhi Day: https://t.co/1X1gCMbCXk

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Today is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception which celebrates the birth of Mary Mother of God and bears special significance to the Roman Catholic Christian tradition. Learn more about the Feast of the Immaculate Conception: https://t.co/wvStettQau

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Set out your shoes because St. Nicholas comes tonight! Tomorrow is St. Nicholas Day which is a Christian holiday celebrating St. Nicholas: the inspiration behind Santa Claus. To learn more about St. Nicholas Day: https://t.co/VONCCKV7Hh

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It is the anniversary of the death of Abdu'l-Bahá, the eldest son of Bahá’u’lláh, who put his father’s Baha’i teaching into vivid practice. May his humble example be an inspiration to Baha’is around the world. Learn more: https://t.co/UsDMNDWoL9

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Today marks the First Sunday of Advent which turns over the Christian Church calendar and begins the Advent season of hope leading up to Christmas. May all those who observe prepare their hearts for the impending birth of Christ. Learn more: https://t.co/22XJnnOoBU

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The Day of Covenant celebrates the day the Bab began spreading his message. For those who observe, may the sustained Covenant continue to divinely guide you in faith and love. Learn more about the Day of Covenant: https://t.co/xM7slDLyfp

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The Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur is a Sikh holiday reminding that one must stand up for all humankind just as Guru Teg Bahadur did. Warm greetings on this special day. To learn more: https://t.co/w8y2wJjALa

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On this Transgender Day of Remembrance we remember those whose lives were taken as a result of transphobia. Let us be steadfast in solidarity with our transgender siblings who are increasingly being targeted in the United States and around the world. https://t.co/Coe8pjJuzo

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All Souls Day is a solemn Christian holiday focused on remembering all loved ones who are no longer with us but continue to live in our memories. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, but love leaves a memory no one can steal. https://t.co/XTlmY8agjE

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All Saints Day is a holiday in the Christian tradition honoring all the faithful who have departed. May the saints guard you and hold you in their hearts. Learn more about All Saints Day: https://t.co/mQb852lH8p