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− | '''Public holidays in [[Grand Besaid]]''' are legislated at the national level, and occassionally at the state level. Many of these holidays are observed nationwide, but each state does have its own holidays as well. While major {{wikipedia|Christianity|Christian}} holidays such as {{wikipedia|Christmas}} and {{wikipedia|Good Friday}} are officially observed, other religious, especially Christian, holidays are widely accepted as well. Examples are {{wikipedia|Halloween}} and {{wikipedia|Black Friday}}, |
+ | '''Public holidays in [[Grand Besaid]]''' are legislated at the national level, and occassionally at the state level. Many of these holidays are observed nationwide, but each state does have its own holidays as well. While major {{wikipedia|Christianity|Christian}} holidays such as {{wikipedia|Christmas}} and {{wikipedia|Good Friday}} are officially observed, other religious, especially Christian, holidays are widely accepted as well. Examples are {{wikipedia|Halloween}} and {{wikipedia|Black Friday}}, neither of which are official holidays. |
==Statutory holidays== |
==Statutory holidays== |
Revision as of 21:08, 6 February 2010
Public holidays in Grand Besaid are legislated at the national level, and occassionally at the state level. Many of these holidays are observed nationwide, but each state does have its own holidays as well. While major Christian holidays such as Christmas and Good Friday are officially observed, other religious, especially Christian, holidays are widely accepted as well. Examples are Halloween and Black Friday, neither of which are official holidays.
Statutory holidays
National Holidays | ||||||||||
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Date | English Name | Significance | ||||||||
January 1st | New Year's Day | Celebrates the first day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. | ||||||||
January 31st | Memorial Day | Celebrates all of the fallen leaders and soldiers who have fought for or have been citizens of Grand Besaid | ||||||||
February 14th | Wisdom and Understanding Day | Promotes Wisdom, Knowledge, and Understanding; it is also a day of celebration and thanks for for the Gifts of the Holy Spirit | ||||||||
March 13th | Constitution Day | Commemorates the ratification of the various Constitutions of Grand Besaid, it is also a day for promoting knowledge and understanding of the Constitution | ||||||||
Two Days before Easter | Good Friday | Commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. | ||||||||
Two Days after Good Friday | Easter | Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. | ||||||||
50 days after Easter | Pentecost | Commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and other followers of Jesus. | ||||||||
May 3rd | Progress Day | Celebrates the Progress of the nation of Grand Besaid; it is also used to celebrate one's own progress, and is sometimes used to celebrate the Progress of the nation's alliance. | ||||||||
May 19th | Veterans Day | A day for recognizing and celebrating the veterans of war and destruction. | ||||||||
June 1st | Founders Day (Independence Day) | Celebrates the independence and founders of Grand Besaid. | ||||||||
June 11th | Leadership Day | Celebrates the leaders of Grand Besaid. | ||||||||
August 17th | Labor Day | Celebrates the workers and labor force of Grand Besaid. | ||||||||
31 December | New Year's Eve | Celebrates the last day of the Gregorian calendar. |