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Jinnah's Birthday, also known as Quaid-e-Azam Day, is a public holiday in Pakistan on 25 December to honour Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder and first governor-general of Pakistan. Learn about the history, observance and traditions of this national event, and the security arrangements by the Pakistan Army and Air Force.
The World's Sixteen Crucified Saviors; Or, Christianity Before Christ, Containing New, Startling, and Extraordinary Revelations in Religious History, which Disclose the Oriental Origin of All the Doctrines, Principles, Precepts, and Miracles of the Christian New Testament, and Furnishing a Key for Unlocking Many of Its Sacred Mysteries, Besides Comprising the History of 16 Heathen Crucified ...
Day of the Dead is a Mexican holiday celebrated on November 1 and 2, honoring the deceased with altars, flowers and gifts. It may have indigenous or European origins, or a combination of both, and is inscribed in UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage List.
Festivus is a parody holiday created by author Daniel O'Keefe and popularized by the 1997 Seinfeld episode "The Strike". It is celebrated on December 23 by Frank Costanza and his family, who air their grievances, perform feats of strength, and use an aluminum pole.
Our guide features the best gifts to make people with December birthdays feel special and celebrated, separate from the month's holidays.
Isaac Newton (1642-1726) was a key figure in the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment, who developed classical mechanics, universal gravitation, calculus, optics, and alchemy. He is often regarded as the father of physics for his contributions to natural philosophy and astronomy.
Sol Invictus was the official sun god of the late Roman Empire and a later version of the god Sol. He was promoted by the emperor Aurelian in 274 CE and often appeared on imperial coinage, but his cult declined after Constantine I legalized Christianity.
December 25 is the 359th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar and a day of celebration for many religions and cultures. Learn about the historical and cultural events that happened on this date, from ancient China to modern times, and the origin of Christmas.