Calendar 2015 January

January 2015 was a month full of celebrations and festivals. As the first month of the year, it sets the tone for the rest of the year. It was a month of new beginnings, resolutions, and festivities. I remember it vividly as it was the month I got engaged to my now-husband. Let’s take a closer look at the events and festivals that took place in Calendar 2015 January.

Events and Festivals in Calendar 2015 January

January 1st marked the start of the New Year. It is celebrated all over the world with fireworks, parties, and family gatherings. In the United States, the Rose Parade is held in Pasadena, California, and is a major event that is broadcasted on television.

January 6th was Epiphany or Three Kings Day, celebrated in many Christian countries. It marks the day the three wise men visited baby Jesus. In Spain, it is a public holiday, and children receive gifts from the Three Kings.

January 19th was Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal holiday in the United States. It honors the civil rights leader and his fight for racial equality. Many schools and businesses are closed on this day.

Australia Day is celebrated on January 26th, and it marks the arrival of the First Fleet of British ships at Port Jackson, New South Wales in 1788. It is a public holiday, and people celebrate with parades, barbecues, and fireworks.

Celebrations and Festivals in Calendar 2015 January

The most significant festival in January is Chinese New Year, also known as Spring Festival. It is celebrated on the first day of the Chinese lunar calendar, which fell on February 19th in 2015. However, the festivities start on New Year’s Eve and last for 15 days. It is a time for family gatherings, feasting, and gift-giving. The color red is prominent, and fireworks are a big part of the celebrations.

Australia Day is celebrated with parades, concerts, and fireworks. People gather at beaches and parks for barbecues and picnics. In India, January 14th is celebrated as Makar Sankranti, a harvest festival. People fly kites, make sweets, and dance to celebrate the end of winter.

In Scotland, January 25th is Burns Night, a celebration of the life and works of the poet Robert Burns. People gather for a traditional meal of haggis, neeps, and tatties, and recite Burns’ poetry. It is a time for Scottish pride and heritage.

Question and Answer – FAQs

Q: What is the significance of Chinese New Year?

A: Chinese New Year is the most significant festival in Chinese culture. It marks the start of a new lunar year and is a time for family gatherings and feasting. The color red is prominent, and fireworks are a big part of the celebrations.

Q: Why is Australia Day celebrated on January 26th?

A: Australia Day marks the arrival of the First Fleet of British ships at Port Jackson, New South Wales in 1788. It is celebrated on January 26th as it is the day the British flag was raised at Sydney Cove, marking the start of British colonization in Australia.

Q: What is Burns Night?

A: Burns Night is a celebration of the life and works of the poet Robert Burns. It is celebrated on January 25th in Scotland and involves a traditional meal of haggis, neeps, and tatties, and reciting Burns’ poetry.

In conclusion, Calendar 2015 January was a month of new beginnings, resolutions, and festivities. It was a time for family gatherings, feasting, and gift-giving. The month was full of celebrations and festivals, from New Year’s Day to Burns Night, and from Martin Luther King Jr. Day to Chinese New Year. It was a month to celebrate diversity and cultural heritage, and to look forward to the rest of the year with hope and optimism.