DESTINATIONS WITH CELEBRATIONS IN JANUARY AND FEBRUARY
Every day is a holiday, because every day is a holy day…a day like no other…a day which should be celebrated.
Here are some ideas for celebrations, and best places to do so.
Check our calendar of festivals and holidays around the world, and let’s make every day into a special one and a reason to have fun!
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6 January 2025 – Kalofer, Bulgaria
Yordanovden (Epiphany) is one of the biggest Christian holidays. This is the day when John the Baptist baptized Jesus Christ in the Jordan River. In Bulgaria, the holiday is celebrated with a church service, accompanied by a solemn procession, in which the priest goes to a river or reservoir and throws the cross into the water. Traditionally, an odd number of guys throw themselves to catch him. It is believed that whoever catches it first will be very healthy and everyone will be lucky. Especially interesting is the tradition in Kalofer, where in the cold waters of Tundzha river young people not only seek the cross, but also play a traditional male-dance (horo). More information about the feast of Epiphany can be found at https://kalofer.bg/?tag=%D0%B9%D0%B
8 January 2025 – Helsinki, Finland
From 8 to 12 January 2025 Lux Helsinki – the light festival takes place in the Finnish capital city that features unique and diverse light art presented on the city’s streets during the darkest days of the year. More information about the festival can be found at http://www.luxhelsinki.fi/en
9 January 2025 – Valletta, Malta
Baroque Festival takes place in Valletta, Malta from 9January to 25 January. Raised by the Knights of St. John During the Great Siege of 1565, Valletta became not only a heavily fortified fortress, but a centralized place for the development of culture, economy and politics. Decorated during the Baroque period, Valletta attracts millions of tourists, especially during its International Baroque Festival, when musical and theatrical performances are held throughout the city on the occasion of the glorious past. More information can be found at Festivals Malta | Valletta Baroque Festival
14 January 2025 – Jaipur, India
Kite Festival Jaipur, India – Jaipur is the land of fairs and festivals. Each celebration has its importance, colors and glory. Especially enchanted one is the Kite Festival. The colourful kites hovering over whole of Rajasthan brighten up the skies.
29 January 2025 – Chinese New Year
One of the best places to celebrate the Chinese New Year is Hong Kong – they hold a huge parade and spectacular fireworks.
05 February 2025 – Constitution Day in Mexico
There are no spectacular celebrations for this holiday, but the weather in February is one of the driest in Mexico with hot air and warm water temperatures. Check out some of the best places I’ve been able to tour in Mexico that I highly recommend.
15 February 2025 – Serbia
The National Day of Serbia marks the start of the resistance against the Ottoman Empire, on the same date the first Serbian Constitution was adopted and the day is celebrated with parades, concerts and numerous performances. Churches have a festive liturgy and shops may be closed, but multiple street shows are sure to compensate that.
24 February 2025 – Estonia
Estonia celebrates its Independence Day on February 24 with numerous celebrations, parades and concerts, and at night large fireworks. The celebration begins with a solemn raising of the flag, a subsequent parade and more information can be found here: February 24th is Estonia’s Independence Day! | Visit Estonia
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