Ilhas Palaus : feriados, fechamento de bancos, as férias escolares

Feriado secular : É comemorado na primeira segunda-feira de setembro com desfiles. Para muitos americanos representa o fim das férias de verão e o começo das aulas.

Cultura : Celebration of Palau’s unique and distinct culture and traditions, bringing the entire Republic of the community together to celebrate the country’s heritage

Feriado secular : After three decades as part of the United Nations Trust Territory of the Pacific under United States administration, this westernmost cluster of the Caroline Islands opted for independence in 1978 rather than join the Federated States of Micronesia. A Compact of Free Association with the US was ratified in 1993. Implemented on independence (1 October, 1994).

Férias escolares :

Férias escolares :

Feriado secular : Marks the anniversary of the U.N. Charter ratified in 1945.

eventos excepcionais :

Férias escolares :

Feriado secular : Em 1621, um ano após a sua chegada, em Massachusetts, o Puritans queria praticar sua religião livremente. Depois de um Inverno rigoroso, a metade deles morreu. Com tribos indianas, que aprenderam a sobreviver, especialmente por comer peru.

Feriado secular :

Católica ou Protestante : Since pre-historic times in Europe, festivities (bonfires, offrerings) were marking the beginning of longer hours of daylight with fires and ritual. The Roman festival of Saturnalia lasted several days in December (gambling and offerings). Germanic tribes also celebrated mid-winter (drinking and rituals). The Bulgarian (with Koleduvane) and the Polish (with Gwiazdka) perpetuate this tradition. Jesus of Nazareth was probably born in springtime (Reformists favour autumn). But in the 4th century, December 25th was chosen for the celebration of his birth by Pope Julius I (Bishop Liberus is also mentioned in 354 A.D.). Thus, a Christian element was introduced in the long-established mid-winter festivals. Before 1582, the Papal States and other Italian city states celebrated New Year’s Day on Christmas Day