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25th September Rosh Hashanah
This is a very important
Jewish festival as it
celebrates the start of the
New Year in the Hebrew
calendar. It is one of
Judaism’s holiest days and
begins the month of Tishri,
which is the seventh month
in the Hebrew calendar.
Rosh Hashanah is a time for
giving thanks for the birth
of the universe and the day
on which God created Adam
and Eve. The festival begins
at sunset on 25th September
and goes through to sunset
on 27th September. People light candles, enjoy special meals and come together to pray.
Rosh Hashanah means ‘Head of the Year’. Jewish people believe that the things we say and do during this time will control what happens for the rest of the year, just as our head controls our body.
29th September Michaelmas Day
The Christian celebration of Michaelmas, or the ‘Feast of St Michael and All Angels’ falls near the equinox. Traditionally, Michaelmas Day was the time when new servants were hired or land was bought or sold, and money was paid back to people who had lent
it. This is why most schools and universities start their new year around September; some of them even call the autumn term ‘Michaelmas Term’.
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