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All Saints Day- Christian

December 5, 2012

On this day, the Catholic and Protestant churches celebrate all believers, known and unknown, alive and dead.

Eid al Adha-Islam Oct. 15-18

December 5, 2012

Also called the Feast of Sacrifice, this day celebrates the willingness of Abraham to sacrifice his son to God.

Equinox-Mabon-Wicca/Pagan

December 5, 2012

Mabon, falling in September in the Northern Hemisphere, is a celebration of the second harvest during the autumn equinox.

Sukkot- Jewish Sept. 19-25

December 5, 2012

This festival begins on the fifth day after Yom Kippur and is one of the most joyous holidays.

Yom Kippur-Jewish

December 5, 2012

Yom Kippur is a complete Sabbath, meaning no work can be performed on this day.

Paryushana Parva – Jain

December 5, 2012

This Jain practice is a yearly time of uplifting through fasting, meditation, introspection, love and forgiveness for all humanity.

Nativity of Mary- Christian

December 5, 2012

This holiday, celebrated in the Roman Catholic and Anglican Churches, celebrates the birth date of Mary, mother of Jesus.