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Festivals of Light: People with Many Flames

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Festivals of Light features various winter holidays that emphasize light or luminary objects as a central theme.

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Learn more about the Festivals of Lights holidays by visiting these websites:

  • Chanukah
  • Ramadan
  • Kwanzaa
  • Christmas/New Year in Russia
  • Las Posadas
  • Moravian Lovefeast
  • Christmas in Greece
  • Inti Raymi
  • St. Lucia Day
  • Diwali
  • The German Advent
  • Chinese New Year

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