Culham Institute: Calendar of Festivals

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November 2008
1 November		All Saints' Day All Saints' Day was originally known as All Martyrs' Day, and is also called All Hallows'. The work and witness of all Christian saints is remembered with thanksgiving, recognising that not all are known or specially celebrated. Many churches stress All Saints' Day rather than Hallowe'en, which falls the day before, by holding events for children. All Saints Day.
2 November		All Souls' Day On All Souls' Day those who have departed this life are remembered and prayers offered on their behalf. From the beginning Christians have prayed for the dead. In the year 998, All Souls 'the faithful departed' began to be remembered in the Church calendar on this day. All Souls Day.
9 November		Remembrance Sunday The Sunday nearest to Armistice Day (11th November), when those who died in the two World Wars and subsequent wars are remembered. BBC Religion and Ethics - Remembrance.
12 November		Birthday of Guru Nanak, the first Sikh Guru (1469) Important anniversaries associated with the lives of the Gurus are referred to as Gurpurbs. They are marked with an akhand path, an uninterrupted reading of the Guru Granth Sahib, completed on the morning of the festival, kirtan (musical recitation of hymns from the Guru Granth Sahib) and katha (lectures on Sikhism). The congregation will share a meal (langar) from the free kitchen, and the celebrations often include firework displays and illumination of the gurdwara. The First Master - Guru Nanak Dev (1469-1539).
24 November		Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur (1675) In 1675, the ninth Guru was executed in public, in Delhi for upholding an individual's right to worship in the manner of his or her choice. The Ninth Master - Guru Tegh Bahadur (1621-1675).
30 November		Advent Sunday Advent is the time when Christians prepare for celebrating the birth of Jesus at Christmas. The four Sundays of Advent are often marked with the lighting of candles on an advent crown, culminating with the Christmas candle on 25th December, symbolising the light of Christ coming into the world. Culham Institute: Advent - A time to get ready.
30 November		St Andrew's Day Andrew was the first disciple to follow Jesus. He was present on the day of Pentecost, but little is known of his life afterwards, until he was crucified at Patras, in Greece. St Andrew is the Patron Saint of Scotland, and his day is celebrated by Scots around the world. Biographical sketches of memorable Christians of the past: Andrew the Apostle.