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St. Lucia's Day, festival of lights celebrated in Sweden, Norway, and the Swedish-speaking areas of Finland on December 13 in honour of St. Lucia (St. Lucy). One of the earliest Christian martyrs, St. Lucia was killed by the Romans in 304 ce because of her religious beliefs.

Proclamation of Independence Day is a public holiday in Burkina Faso that celebrates the anniversary of the country's self-government within the French Community. It is observed on December 11 every year, and it is also considered the national day of Burkina Faso.

In May l961, Tanganyika became autonomous, and Nyerere became Prime Minister under a new constitution. Full independence was achieved on December 9, 1961. Mr. Nyerere was elected President when Tanganyika became a republic within the Commonwealth a year after independence.

On December 2, 1971, the nation witnessed the first hoisting of its flag at the Union House in Dubai. The landmark moment represents the unification of the seven emirates that now comprise the UAE. Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the country's first president and founding father, led the commemoration.

Republic Day is a national holiday in Brazil, observed annually on November 15th. This day marks the overthrow of the monarchy and the proclamation of Brazil as a republic in 1889. The event was led by Marshal Deodoro da Fonseca, who became the first president of the Republic of Brazil.

Children's Day is a commemorative date celebrated annually in honor of children, whose date of observance varies by country.

World Kindness Day is an international observance on 13 November. It was introduced in 1998 by the World Kindness Movement, a coalition of nations' kindness NGOs.

November 11 is Origami Day. First observed in Japan, the unofficial holiday honors the ancient Japanese art of creating intricate objects and complex shapes out of square pieces of paper.

This holiday originated in France, but then spread to England, Germany, Scandinavia, and Eastern Europe. It celebrates the end of the agrarian year and the beginning of harvesting. Bishop Perpetuus of Tours, who died in 490, ordered fasting three days a week from the day after Saint Martin's Day (11 November).

Poland's Independence Day (Narodowe Święto Niepodległości) is celebrated on November 11th. This day commemorates the anniversary of when Poland regained its sovereignty in 1918. Few people know that Poland disappeared from world maps for 123 years!