Christmas public holidays 2016

Christmas Public Holidays 2016

Christmas is an annual holiday celebrated by the Christians, on 25th December, in the major part of the world, to celebrate the Nativity of Jesus Christ. Christians believe that Jesus is the son of God, the Messiah sent from Heaven to save the world.

It is believed that Jesus was born to Mary in Bethlehem around two thousand years ago. Jesus was born in a manger because there was no room for him and for his parents, Mary and Joseph. The word Christmas comes from Cristes maesse, an early English phrase that means Mass of Christ.

Christmas is a festival that fills joy, happiness and love in people's life. On this day, people go to church, sing carols, take part in special religious services, exchange gifts, decorate their homes with holly, mistletoe, lights, flowers and Christmas trees and organize family gatherings. On the Christmas Eve, churches around the world hold evening services. At midnight, most churches hold special candlelight services. Santa Claus is a popular character in the Christmas celebration who brings gifts for the children.

US Holiday celebrated in 2016

New Year's Day - Jan 01, 2016 - Friday
M L King Day - Jan 18, 2016 - Monday
Valentine's Day - Feb 14, 2016 - Sunday
Presidents Day - Feb 15, 2016 - Monday
Good Friday - Mar 25, 2016 - Friday
Easter Day - Mar 27, 2016 - Sunday
Mother's Day - May 08, 2016 Sunday
Memorial Day - May 30, 2016 - Monday
Father's Day - Jun 19, 2016 - Sunday
Independence Day - Jul 04, 2016 - Monday
Labor Day - Sep 05, 2016 - Monday
Columbus Day - Oct 10, 2016 - Monday
Halloween Day - Oct 31, 2016 - Monday
Veterans Day - Nov 11, 2016 - Friday
Thanksgiving Day - Nov 24, 2016 - Thursday
Chistmas - Dec 25, 2016 - Sunday