#wintermas
Different cultures around the world have various ways of brightening the cold, dark times of winter depending on the folklore or prevailing religions of the culture. I have really been charmed lately by some of the Christmas Markets that are seen in many villages and towns in Europe where ornaments and food can be found, among other things. I have never lived in an area that had such markets, but they look fascinating, and I appreciate @qwerrie and others here sharing their experiences with them!
The Dutch holiday of Sinterklaas took place this past weekend, along with the corresponding honoring of Saint Nicholas which is thought by many to be the role-model for the modern-day Santa Claus. To show the variety of celebrations around the world during this season, here is a list that I compiled for this year:
05. Sinterklaas (Dutch, Christianity)
06. St. Nicholas Day (Western Christianity)
08. Bodhi Day (Buddhist)
10. Hanukkah begins (Jewish)
19. St. Nikolaus Day (Orthodox Christianity)
21. World Peace Day (secular)
21. Yalda (Mithraism)
21. Yule (Paganism, Wicca)
21. Winter Solstice (secular, Humanist, Pagan)
21. Pancha Ganapati begins (Hindu)
23. Festivus (secular)
24. Christmas Eve (Christianity)
25. Christmas (Christianity)
26. Boxing Day (secular)
26. Kwanzaa begins (secular, African-American)
31. New Years' Eve (secular, Western World)
This list is proof that there are many "reasons for the season" despite what anyone else tries to narrowly insist from their own personal beliefs.
Several years ago, I devised a hashtag in an attempt to span all of these various traditions. I introduced it here on the blockchain a couple of years ago and have been thrilled to see many people using it! So, I give you the tag:
#wintermas
I invite everyone to use it on your posts that relate to the holidays of winter, the traditions you observe, activities you enjoy during winter, etc. Topics can range from winter sports you enjoy to how your family celebrated when you were a child to favorite recipes for festive dishes!
Anyone who wants to search for posts can do so via PEAKD or HIVE.BLOG and see a list of all recent posts using that #wintermas tag.
May your #wintermas be bright and joyful
07-Dec-2020
What a lovely idea with the hashtag!
By the way, there is one more St. Nikolaus day that Orthodox Christians celebrate on Dec 19th 😇
Thank you for the info! I knew I wouldn't have a complete list, but you helped to make it more complete! I added the Orthodox holiday! Thanks! 😊
You are most welcome!
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intresting. I love tags. will remember this one, thanks for alert and invitation!
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Do you not have winter Christmas markets across the pond? Or is that just not in your city?
I love them, used to go every year and the vibe was so nice. Granted many of the stalls are the ones you normally see, but when you throw a, bit of tinsel across your stall, add in a few additional Christmas ones,and one that sells mull wine, you have a perfect Christmas Market.
Sadly don't think we will be seeing any this year. Saw in the news yesterday, one opened in Nottingham over the weekend and it was so packed, people weren't wearing mask they had to shut it down the next day
There are no Christmas Markets here unless one lives in one of the very biggest of cities ~or~ in an area settled primarily by German immigrants. I don't remember even hearing about Christmas Markets anywhere until the past few years. We're deprived here, across the pond. 😂
Manchester Christmas Market is a big part of my festive turnover - I supply most of the coffee and hot chocolate for the stalls each year. So having it cancelled this year has been a big chunk out of my already decimated sales caused by Covid.
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I will definitely support your #wintermas !
Oh, how fun! Thanks for your plans to participate! 😃
Philadelphia has a Christmas Market, too, which I have wanted to get to for years, but have yet to be able to.
I love the idea of #wintermas! I think people around the world have devised ways to keep up spirits during the darkest days of the year.
Thanks for continuing to make Hive awesome.