Holiday Names, Meanings, and their History

Explore holiday names from around the world to learn more about, including their meanings, pronunciation, and history.

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Christmas (KRIS-muhs)

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tradition december celebration festive christian baby holiday

christmas name meaning

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Deepawali (dee-pah-wah-lee)

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tradition hinduism festival celebration religion hindu holiday

deepawali name meaning

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Easter (ees-ter)

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easter name meaning

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Eid (AYD)

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festival muslim baby religious holiday arabic celebration

eid name meaning

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Winter (WIN-ter)

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english ice cold holiday snow baby genderneutral

winter name meaning

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