Events in January 2025
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Chanukah/ Hanukkah Chanukah/ Hanukkah
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December 25, 2024(first day) Many Jewish communities in the United States observe the first day of Hanukkah, which marks the start of Hanukkah, also known as Chanukah or Festival of Lights. Hanukkah is an eight-day Jewish observance that remembers the Jewish people's struggle for religious freedom.
New Year's Day New Year's Day
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January 1, 2025New Year's Day falls on January 1 and marks the start of a new year according to the Gregorian calendar. It marks the end of New Year's Eve celebrations in the United States and gives many Americans a chance to reflect on the previous year.
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Chanukah/ Hanukkah Chanukah/ Hanukkah
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December 25, 2024(first day) Many Jewish communities in the United States observe the first day of Hanukkah, which marks the start of Hanukkah, also known as Chanukah or Festival of Lights. Hanukkah is an eight-day Jewish observance that remembers the Jewish people's struggle for religious freedom.
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day Martin Luther King Jr. Day
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January 15, 2025Martin Luther King Day is a federal holiday held on the third Monday of January. It celebrates the life and achievements of Martin Luther King Jr., an influential American civil rights leader. He is most well-known for his campaigns to end racial segregation on public transport and for racial equality in the United States.
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Global Belly Laugh Day Global Belly Laugh Day
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January 24, 2025A yoga teacher, Elain Helle, founded Global Belly Laugh Day. She started it because laughter and a good sense of humor can uplift your spirit and have healthy benefits. At 1:24 your local time, put a big smile on your face, throw your hands up into the air and give a great laugh with a group of friends.