Holiday Glossary
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Winter Solstice: Since 1952, the Monday before May 24 has been celebrated as Victoria Day in Canada, even though Queen Victoria, whose birthday is being honoured, has been dead for many years. Throughout the . . . View Full Definition
Yom Kippur: Winter officially begins on the shortest day of the year December 21 (or December 22 in some years) the day of the solstice. Solstice means the sun stands still. The winter solstice is the d . . . View Full Definition
Yule: Celebrated ten days after Rosh Hashanah, in September or October. The final day of the Jewish High Holy Days. Also known as the Day of Atonement. Jewish people believe when you atone for you . . . View Full Definition
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Creosote: A type of liquid coating made from coal tar that is used as a wood preservative. It should not be used on wood that will be painted later.
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