Modern Customs
Linda Campbell
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The history of Hallowe'en is a fascinating journey through myth and medieval times.
Michaelmas or Mabon: September 29th
Michaelmas, on September 29th, is close to the date of the autumn equinox, an important festival in the preChristian calendar
Glenbrook, in Australia, sends a message of condolence.
The small Australian town of Glenbrook in the Blue Mountains remembers the dead of all nationalites who perished in the terrorist attack on the World Trade Centre.
Lammas is another Christian festival with its origins in the old religion of the Celts
The Feast of the Transfiguration of Christ
In many churches this is celebrated on August 6th and it is an important date in the Eastern churches.
Qi Qiao Jie: Chinese Valentine's Day
The Chinese also have a traditional day devoted to love. This falls in August and there is a particularly beautiful legend associated with it.
The Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
The Feast of the Assumption, on August 15, is one of the most important festivals in the Catholic church.
Memorial Day - last Monday in May
Memorial Day owes much of its tradition to one woman,Moina Michael. Her efforts led to the adoption of the red poppy as a symbol of those fallen in war.
In Canada, the first Monday in August is Civic Day. It is known, however, by many different names.
The 1st of July is the anniversary of the Confederation which founded the nation of Canada.