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Saint Patrick’s Day
Wearing green, city parades, festive meals, and often connected to Catholic traditions
Legacy of a former slave who returned to Ireland to spread Christianity; symbolized with a clover for the Holy Trinity.
Similar to Midsummer – both include festive meals, outdoor activities, music (bagpipes vs. violin), and traditional clothing.
Guy Fawkes Night
The failed Gunpowder Plot of 1605 to blow up the British Parliament by Guy Fawkes and others.
Bonfires, fireworks, masks, and symbolic foods like toffee apples.
Legacy of a man who stood up for his beliefs and attempting political change.
Celebrated by people in the UK, especially Catholics and political activists.
Similar to Valborg – both include bonfires but celebrate different causes.
Remembrance Day
Armistice of WWI and the soldiers who died.
Moment of silence, parades, and wearing red poppies.
Poppies grew in battlefields after WWI and symbolize sacrifice and remembrance.
Celebrated in English-speaking countries like the UK, Canada, and Australia.
Similar to Alla helgonens dag – both honor the dead.
Groundhog Day
A groundhog predicts the weather based on its shadow.
Originated in Pennsylvania, USA (based on German pagan customs).
Mostly celebrated by Americans and Canadians; children especially enjoy it.
Similar to Swedish Midsummer – both are seasonal and involve community celebration.
ANZAC Day
Soldiers from Australia and New Zealand who died at Gallipoli in 1915.
Parades, music, and reflection.
Celebrated by Australians and New Zealanders.
Similar to Alla helgonens dag – both honor the deceased with reflection.
The day has special long-lasting oat cookies sent to soldiers during WWI
Waitangi Day
The Treaty of Waitangi, signed in 1840 between Māori chiefs and the British Crown.
Cultural performances, protests, festivals, haka, and speeches.
Māori people – it’s a day of pride and protest.
Key fact: The English and Māori versions had different meanings, leading to conflict.
Similar to Sámi National Day – both honor indigenous culture and history.
Sette Giugno
Protests against British colonial rule in 1919, where four Maltese were killed.
Day off work, wreaths at monuments, and national reflection.
Celebrated in Malta and by Maltese communities abroad.
Similar to Gustav Adolfsdagen – both honor political/military history.
Thanksgiving
Pilgrims thanking Native Americans with a harvest feast in 1621.
Big meals (turkey, stuffing, pie), parades, football, gratitude sharing.
The President pardons a turkey; Black Friday starts the next day.
Celebrated by Americans and Canadians, though anyone can celebrate.
Similar to Mårtensafton – both involve feasts and mark the harvest season.