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The National Day of Prayer is an annual day of observance designated by the United States Congress and held on the first Thursday of May, when people are asked "to turn to God in prayer and meditation". The president is required by law (36 U.S.C. § 119) to sign a proclamation each year, encouraging all Americans to pray on this day.
Christmas Day is the First Day. The Twelve Days are 25 December to 5 January, counting first and last. The Octave, or Eighth Day, is New Year's Day and the Feast of the Circumcision, the day Jesus was circumcised according to the faith. The evening of the last day is Twelfth Night or Epiphany Eve, [1] [2] the next morning being Epiphany .
Status of observance. Map of countries where Christmas is a formal public holiday either on December 24/25 or January 6/7. Color shading indicates "Days of rest". Note: Slovenia does have two days of rest, but the 26th is not a Christmas-related public holiday ( Independence and Unity Day ). Many national governments recognize Christmas as an ...
Given that Christmas Eve is always the night before Christmas Day, in 2023, Christmas Eve will be on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023. So, the holiday lands on the tail end of the weekend.
The United States Postal Service will shutter their doors both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. No mail will be delivered and packages will not be shipped. Click here for a schedule of the last ...
Most Target stores will be open on Christmas Eve from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Stores will keep those doors closed on Christmas Day and return to regular hours on December 26.
Many local stores will close early on Christmas Eve and close on Christmas Day, but some convenience stores and liquor stores may be open. ... 2023 at 4:55 PM. ... The Today Show.
Amen.”. — Pope John XXIII, “The Christmas Prayer”. “Loving Father, help us remember the birth of Jesus, that we may share in the song of the angels, the gladness of the shepherds, and ...