January 1: New Years Day (Int'l) / St Basil's Day (Greek) / Gantan-Sai (Japan)

Another important holiday brought to you by Eric "Calendarwallah" Snyder and STE's Diversity Calendar.

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clipped from www.multiculturalcalendar.com January 2009 LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER HISTORY MONTH - UK LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER HISTORY MONTH - R.-U.: was initiated by Schools OUT in Britain in February 2005. This is an opportunity for all to learn more about the lives and achievements of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in Britain and Northern Ireland. LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER HISTORY MONTH - UK   New Year`s Day International    St. Basil's Day The Greeks call New Year, St. Basil's Day. Traditionally, gifts are exchanged. St. Basil's Day Greece  Independence Day Haiti, Sudan   Gantan-Sai Gantan-sai, also referred to as Shogatu, is the Shinto New Year holiday. The faithful visit shrines, often at midnight, praying for renewal of heart, health, and prosperity. During the seven-day holiday, people wear their best clothing and visit the homes of friends and family to express their wishes for the coming year. Gantan-Sai Shinto