How do afghanistan celebrate christmas




















At her desk, she has a photo of a recent ugly sweater contest held on base. De La Paz, who assists people on base with pay issues, did not win the ugly sweater contest, but she said won a different prize for being the first one brave enough to sing during karaoke.

Later on Christmas, the soldiers plan to watch holiday movies and then eat dinner together. Anthony Losito, This is a second family here. Buy Photo. Anthony Losito, 20, opens his present, a gift from his teammates while deployed to the central NATO and international coalition base in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Christmas of Day: Tenth day of the month Muharram in the Islamic calendar.

This is a day of mourning. Day: The 12th day of the month Rabi al-Awal in the Islamic calendar. Day: August 19 August 19 marks Afghan independence day. Even though, Afghanistan was never a British colony, the British did have control of its foreign policy due to an agreement signed by a former Afghan King. Travel to all areas of Afghanistan is unsafe because of critical levels of kidnappings, hostage taking, suicide bombings, widespread military combat operations, landmines, and terrorist and insurgent attacks, including attacks using vehicle-borne, magnetic, or other improvised explosive devices IEDs , suicide vests,.

Mujahideen Victory Day is a political holiday observed in all parts of Afghanistan , falling on the 28 April each year. It commemorates the day when Mujahideen rebel forces overthrew the Communist regime in Some Afghans are against celebrating the day because it marks the start of civil war. The Ashura day of mourning is marked with public rituals that involve men and women dressed in black parading through the streets slapping their chests and chanting.

Some Shi'ite men seek to emulate Hussein's martyrdom at Karbala, in today's Iraq, by flagellating themselves with chains or cutting their foreheads. The Soviet Union until , and certain other Communist regimes, banned overtly religious Christmas observances in accordance with the Marxist—Leninist doctrine of state atheism.

Story highlights. The Philippines has the longest Christmas season in the world -- from September to January. The festive season is marked by traditional masses, spectacular light displays and family gatherings. Traditional paper and bamboo lanterns known as 'parols' light up many Filipino villages and towns. Our favorite Christmas traditions around the world are loud, proud, and guarantee oodles of festive fun. Giant Lantern Festival, Philippines. Krampus, Austria.

Kentucky Fried Christmas Dinner, Japan. The Yule Lads, Iceland. Saint Nicholas' Day, Germany. It was created by Maulana Karenga and first celebrated in For many Europeans , the season's main event is Christmas Eve, celebrated with Midnight Mass and a grand meal.



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