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November 2008
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2 November |
Haile Selassie I Coronation (Rastafarian) |
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Sunday |
This day commemorates the Coronation of Ras Tafari, as Emperor, the King of Ethiopia which took place in 1930.
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5 November |
Guy Fawkes / Bonfire Night |
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Wednesday
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This marks the failed attempt to blow up the Houses of Parliament by Guy Fawkes in London in 1605. Today people light up bonfires, set of fireworks and make life size replicas of Guy Fawkes to place on the bonfires.
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9 November |
Remembrance Sunday |
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Sunday
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On the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month we observe a 2 minute silence, which is when in 1918 the guns fell silent after four years of fighting.
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13 November |
Birthday of Guru Nanak Dev Ji (Sikh) |
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Thursday |
He was the first of the ten Gurus and was born in 1469. He was the founder of the Sikh faith. Gurpurbs are Sikh festivals which celebrate the lives of the ten Gurus, Gurdwara’s are decorated with flowers, flags and posters.
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24 November |
Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji (Sikh) |
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Monday |
He was the ninth of the ten gurus and is remembered for championing the rights for all religious freedom. He was executed for speaking out and refusing to renounce his faith.
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28 November |
Divali / Diwali - Festival of light (Hindu/Jain/Sikh) |
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Tuesday
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This takes place over 5 days and celebrates the victory of good over evil, light over darkness. During this time people spring clean homes, decorate buildings with candles, lights and oil lamps, and exchange gifts.
Hindu's celebrate Lord Rama's victory over the demon, King Rava and they also Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth. Sikhs celebrate the sixth guru’s, Guru Hargobind Singh, release from prison in 1619.
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30 November |
Advent begins (Christian) |
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Sunday |
Advent marks the beginning of the Christian year and is the period of preparation for the Christian celebration of the birth of Jesus.
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Further information
Natalie Hill
Equality and Diversity Officer
Telephone: 01743 260 200
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