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Learn about Christmas 2024’s background, significance, and the reasons it’s observed on December 25.
Christmas 2024: Know about history, importance, significance of this day and why it’s celebrated on December 25
The birth of Jesus Christ is celebrated on December 25. Find out the history and significance of this day.
Christmas 2024: Christmas is a much-anticipated festival of the year. It is celebrated every year on December 25 to mark the birth of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, as per Christians. The holy day also celebrates his teachings of love, forgiveness, and compassion. This holiday brings families and friends together, celebrating the warmth and cheer of Christmas, from singing Christmas carols to decorating the Christmas tree. Here’s more about the history of this special day.
The Bible does not exactly mention the birth date of Jesus Christ. There’s no specific date or month. It’s very vague. This suggests that the early Christians did not celebrate Christmas and his death and resurrection (Easter). The Bible, as a work of theology, is centred more on the teachings. However, it wasn’t until centuries later that the celebration of Jesus Christ’s birth was formally established with December 25 being chosen. But it was not through any direct Biblical reference but rather it coincides with the Roman winter solstice festival.
Ancient Rome used a different calendar back then so the winter solstice fell on December 25. On this day Romans observed dies natalis solis invicti (birthday of the Invincible Sun) celebrating the end of the winter and resurgence of the sun. This day is special as after winter solstice the days begin to lengthen, marking the ‘rebirth’ of the sun. Early Christians may have chosen December 25 to align with this celebration of light and the ‘rebirth’ of the sun, adeptly symbolizing Jesus as the ‘light of the world.’ Jesus Christ in John 8:12 referred to himself as the light of the world.
Importance of Christmas
Christmas cheer is enthusiastic and infectious, from celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ to bonding with family, exchanging gifts, and preparing meals together. It is also a day to reflect on and celebrate the teachings of Jesus Christ. Christmas is a widely celebrated festival, across cultures and the globe.
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Learn the date, time, meaning, customs, and mantras to recite on Utpanna Ekadashi in 2024.
Utpanna Ekadashi 2024: Know date, time, significance, rituals, mantras to chant
Utpanna Ekadashi 2024: From puja vidhi to significance, here’s all that you need to know about this auspicious day
Utpanna Ekadashi 2024: There are 24 Ekadashis observed throughout the year with each Ekadashi having specific significance in Hinduism. It is believed that observing Ekadashi fast can make Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi happy, and bless the devotees with wealth, longevity and prosperity. Utpanna Ekadashi marks the start of the Ekadashi fasting tradition and is observed with a lot of dedication and devotion. Also read | Ekadashi 2024 full list: Complete list of Ekadashi fasting days for the year
Utpanna Ekadashi 2024: date and time
Utpanna Ekadashi is observed during the Krishna Paksha of the Margashirsha month, and is observed after Devutthana Ekadashi. According to Drik Panchang, Utpanna Ekadashi will be observed on November 26 this year. The Ekadashi Tithi will begin at 1:01 AM on November 26 and will end at 3:47 AM on November 27. Also read | Dev Uthani Ekadashi 2024: Date, shubh muhurat, puja and vrat time, significance, rituals
Utpanna Ekadashi 2024: significance
According to legends, it is believed that Lord Vishnu was in deep meditation when demon Mura came to attack him. At that time, Goddess Ekadashi emerged and vanquished demon Mura and saved Lord Vishnu. Since then, Goddess Ekadashi is worshipped for her valour and bravery. Observing Utpanna Ekadashi fast can bring prosperity and wealth in the lives of the devotees.
Performing charity on this day helps in getting rid of the sins of this life and attain salvation. Observing the Utpanna Ekadashi fast and performing the rituals can bring inner peace and happiness in the hearts of the devotees. Also read | Rama Ekadashi 2024: Correct date is October 28; know Rama Ekadashi vrat rituals, auspicious time, significance
Utpanna Ekadashi 2024: rituals
On this day, devotees wake up early and take a holy bath. Then yellow sweets are prepared as yellow is believed to be Lord Vishnu’s favourite colour. Goddess Lakshmi is also worshipped on this day. It is believed that watering the peepul tree on the auspicious occasion of Utpanna Ekadashi has spiritual significance.
Utpanna Ekadashi 2024: mantras to chant
On Utpanna Ekadashi, Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya and Ekadashi Vrat Katha are chanted to please Lord vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi.
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Autistic Pride Day 2024: Date, theme, history, significance and all you need to know
Every year, people with autism gather to celebrate Autistic Pride Day. This day recognizes the value of pride for individuals with autism and its role in promoting constructive social change. To celebrate the abilities, qualities, and distinctive viewpoints of people on the autism spectrum, autistic people, their families, and allies come together. It advocates for inclusivity, equality, and respect for autistic voices while celebrating the accomplishments and contributions of autistic people in a variety of sectors. The day aims to create a more open and welcoming society for everyone by fostering a sense of pride, empowerment, and solidarity among the autistic community. To learn more about this day, scroll down to read about its history and date.
Date and Theme of Autism Pride Day in 2024
Every year on June 18, which happens to be a Tuesday this year, people celebrate Autism Pride Day. This year’s topic, “Taking the Mask Off,” emphasizes the value of accepting one’s innate preferences, behaviors, and modes of interaction with the outside world. This topic is powerful and freeing; it encourages people with autism to be themselves and to resist social pressures to hide who they really are.
History of Autism Pride Day in 2024
Aspies For Freedom (AFF) first observed Autistic Pride Day in 2005. They picked June 18 to commemorate the birthday of the group’s youngest member at the time. The celebration was modeled by AFF after the gay pride movement. Co-founder of Autism Rights Group Highland (ARGH) Kabie Brook emphasises that the day is not a venue for other charities or organisations to promote themselves or overshadow autistic voices, but rather a grassroots autistic community event that was started and is still run by autistic individuals themselves. This day is represented by the rainbow infinity symbol, which stands for “diversity with infinite variations and infinite possibilities.”
Importance of World Autism Awareness Day
As the name suggests, Autism Pride Day is a very important event that raises public awareness of the difficulties experienced by those who have autism. Our goal should be to treat autistic people with understanding and respect in order to eliminate stigma. This day should also emphasize providing equal opportunity for individuals with autism.
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Nirjala Ekadashi 2024: All the information you need to know about the date, history, shubh muhurat, and significance
In the Hindu month of Jyeshtha, on the eleventh lunar day of the waxing phase, comes Nirjala Ekadashi, a significant Hindu holy day. The waterless fast that followers of this day practice is the source of the name “Nirjala”. Nirjala Ekadashi is considered the most austere and sacred of the 24 ekadashis. If observed fervently, it is said to confer the same virtue as observing all the other ekadashis of the year. It is also known as “Pandava Bhima Ekadashi,” “Jyestha Shukla Ekadashi,” and “Pandava Nirjala Ekadashi.” This day is devoted to Lord Vishnu. Scroll down to learn more about this auspicious occasion, from date to history.
Nirjala Ekadashi 2024 is when? Recognize the date and time.
This year, on Tuesday, June 18, the important Hindu holiday of Nirjala Ekadashi will be held. Drik Pachang states that the following are lucky times to commemorate the occasion:
Time in Parana: 06:05 AM until 07:28 AM
Dwadashi end time on Parana day is 07:28 AM.
Ekadashi tithi starts on June 17, 2024, at 04:43 AM.
Ekadashi tithi finishes on June 18, 2024, at 06:24 AM.
History of Nirjala Ekadashi 2024
Bhima, the second and most powerful of the five Pandava brothers in the Hindu epic Mahabharata, is the inspiration behind the name Nirjala Ekadashi. The Brahma Vaivarta Purana states that Bhima, who had an intense love of eating, attempted to keep all ekadashi fasts but was unable to suppress his appetite. He went to the sage Vyasa, the grandfather of the Pandavas and the author of the Mahabharata, in search of a solution. Vyasa counseled him to keep a severe fast on Nirjala Ekadashi, which falls on one day every year. Bhima achieved the virtue of all 24 ekadashis by performing this.
Relevance of the Nirjala Ekadashi
The Vishnu and Markandeya Puras claim that Ekadashi is a manifestation of Vishnu in and of itself. It is said that keeping the vrata (fast) on this day will atone for all sins. It is said that completing the Nirjala Ekadashi vrata wins the favor of Vishnu, bestowing upon the devotee bliss, prosperity, and pardon for transgressions. The merit accruing from observing all 24 of the year’s ekadashis is given to the devotee. Vaishnavas are particularly well-liked and adhere to this fast.
It is stated that the spectator attains moksha, or salvation, and long life. After a person passes away, their soul is usually retrieved by the emissaries of Yama, the god of death, who then decides whether to send them to Naraka (hell) or Svarga (heaven). But individuals who follow the Nirjala Ekadashi customs are thought to be exempt from Yama’s judgment and are instead taken by Vishnu’s messengers to Vaikuntha, Vishnu’s abode, after death.
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