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Christmas is both a sacred religious holiday and a worldwide cultural and commercial phenomenon. Christmas is preceded by 40 days of spiritual preparation called Advent. Christians celebrate Christmas Day as the anniversary of the birth of Jesus Christ. 

Hanukkah is celebrated for eight days and nights of candle lighting. In Hebrew, the word "hanukkah" means “dedication,” and it commemorates the re-dedication of the holy Temple in Jerusalem in 165 B.C.E.

Rohatsu is the celebration of the enlightenment of The Buddha. A candle is lit every evening for thirty days, symbolic of enlightenment.

This holiday, celebrated in the Roman Catholic and Anglican Churches, celebrates the birth date of Mary, mother of Jesus.

This Festival celebrates the birth of Krishna, one of the central figures and The Supreme Being in Hinduism.  The festival starts with a 24-hour hour fast, ending at midnight, and followed by a great celebration.  

3:30-7 p.m. | Durham, N.C.

Founder and CEO of Headbands for Hope, Jess Ekstrom will speak about her experience founding a company while in college and how entrepreneurial thinking can be used to make a difference in every aspect of life.

7:30-8:30 p.m. | KoBC 145

McEwen Communications Building room 212 - 7 p.m.

McEwen Communications Building room 212 - 7 p.m.