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Winter Solstice (Dec 21st)

Japan honors it Dec 8th, it varies in other countries.
Celebrated by Buddhists, it celebrates Buddha's Enlightenment Day. It honors the day when Siddhartha Gautama attained enlightenment about 2600 years ago, becoming the Buddha
https://www.wbaltv.com/article/bodhi-day-when-do-buddhists-celebrate/46076544

Five day celebration of the triumph of light over dark or good over evil. It is observed primarily in India, Nepal, Myanmar, and Sri Lanka.

Kwanzaa was created in the 1960s by Maulana Karenga and occurs from Dec. 26 - Jan 1st.
Many people celebrate both Kwanzaa and Christmas
The seven principals of Kwanzaa are umoja (unity), kujichagulia (self-determination), ujima (collective work and responsibility), ujamaa (cooperative economics), nia (purpose), kuumba (creativity) and imani (faith).
Kwanzaa also has seven symbols–mazao (crops), mkeka (mat), kinara (candleholder), muhindi (corn), kikombe cha umoja (unity cup), zawadi (gifts) and mishumaa saba (seven candles)–that are traditionally arranged on a table.
The name Kwanzaa is derived from the phrase “matunda ya kwanza” which means “first fruits” in Swahili (history.com)

The day after Christmas (12/26) that is generally celebrated by people in United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand
It represented a day in 1800s when the wealthy would provide Christmas "boxes" of money or other gifts to people who worked for them.
It turned into a day for charity, but with donations offered at any time during the month of December, they not just celebrate the holiday watching soccer, cricket or shopping and visiting with friends.
https://www.history.com/news/why-is-the-day-after-christmas-called-boxing-day

Fun facts about the Hawk.

Hawks live in forests in most parts of the world.
They usually have a long tail and short, rounded wings.
The Hawk is very intelligent towards humans and other Hawks.
Halks are best know for their sharp talons.
a group of Halks are called "ketttels."
When the hawk is your spirit animal, you have a powerful guide on your side who reminds you that you can let your imagination soar while not losing touch with reality.

It is impossible for most people to lick their own elbow. (try it!)
A crocodile cannot stick its tongue out.
A shrimp's heart is in its head.
It is physically impossible for pigs to look up into the sky.
The "sixth sick sheik's sixth sheep's sick" is believed to be the toughest tongue twister in the English language.
If you sneeze too hard, you could fracture a rib.
Wearing headphones for just an hour could increase the bacteria in your ear by 700 times.
In the course of an average lifetime, while sleeping you might eat around 70 assorted insects and 10 spiders, or more.
Some lipsticks contain fish scales.

Stay in bed a little longer. This may seem counter-intuitive but this is one of the most productive ways to start your day.
Keep your blinds open. Sunlight is the best way to naturally wake your body up so don't hide from it.
Stretch your body to get ready for the day so you do not cramp.
Meditate on your bed or a yoga mat to give your life peace.
Drink some lemon water or tea.
you should write about your dreams in a journal.
go outside and breathe in the natural air and Exercise.
Avoid screens until breakfast such as an iPad, iPhone, computer, or smart watch.
and last but not least have a good peaceful day :)

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