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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christmas name meaning

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Deepawali (dee-pah-wah-lee)

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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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eid name meaning

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Winter (WIN-ter)

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winter name meaning

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Suravarchas (soo-rah-var-chas)

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Durojaiye (doo-roh-JAY-yay)

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Roshika (roh-shee-ka)

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Roshnan (rosh-nahn)

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Adeep (uh-deep)

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Manning (MAN-ing)

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Jaanakeeraman (Jaa-na-kee-rah-man)

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Reja (REH-ja)

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Sharqat (shar-kat)

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Hubnuqat (Hoob-noo-kaht)

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Deheshwar (deh-heh-shwahr)

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Baadal (bah-dahl)