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London to Brighton Veteran Car Run,Old cars (built before 1905) travel from London to Brighton. This traditional event celebrates the removal in 1896 of the law which forced drivers to have a man walking in front of the car holding a red flag (at the same time the speed limit was increased from 4 miles per hour to 14 miles per hour). All Saints' DayThis day provides a chance to offer thanks for the work and witness of all saints, recognising that not all are known or specially celebrated.
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Sangha Day (Full Moon Day)Sangha Day is a celebration of friendship. Buddhists come together to celebrate their worldwide community, the Sangha. Birthday of Guru NanakThis day celebrates the first Sikh guru, and is marked by reading the Sikh holy book, the Granth Sahib.
Note : The birth date of Guru Nanak was 15 April 1469, but it is traditionally celebrated in November. Full Moon
... All Souls DayOn this day in particular the departed are remembered and prayers on their behalf are offered.
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Regent Street & Oxford Street Christmas Lights, London
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Lewes Bonfire NightThe Bonfire Night celebrations at Lewes remember not only the Gunpowder Plot of 1605, but also the burning on the stake of 17 Protestants in the town in 1555. Tar Barrels Ottery St Mary (Devon)Barrels which have been soaked with tar are lit and are then carried on people's backs through the streets. This has been done since the 17th century. Bonfire NightCelebration of the failure of a plan by a group of Catholics to blow up the Houses of Parliament on 5th November 1605. Kathina DayIn the Theravada Buddhist tradition, Kathina Day is celebrated by the lay community offering monks new Kathina robes at the end of their three month Rains Retreat. The date of the festival varies according to when the rainy season arrives in different countries.
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Remembrance SundayRemembrance Sunday is held on the second Sunday in November, which is usually the Sunday nearest to 11 November. Special services are held at war memorials and churches all over Britain.
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Cambodia National Day
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Remembrance DayThe eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month marks the signing of the Armistice, on 11th November 1918, to signal the end of World War One.
At 11 am on 11 November 1918 the guns of the Western Front fell silent after more than four years continuous warfare.
... Poland 's National Day
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The Lord Mayor's Show, LondonThe Lord Mayor’s procession winds through nearly 800 years of London’s history, marching unscathed through everything from the black death to the blitz. Prince of Wales' Birthday
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New Moon
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18/11/2009 09:30:33 State Opening of Parliament, LondonThe State Opening usually takes place in November or December on the first day of the new parliamentary session. There will also be a State Opening shortly after a general election.
The Queen's Speech is delivered by the Queen from the Throne in the House of Lords. The speech is given in the presence of Members of both Houses, the Commons being summoned to hear the speech by an official known as Black Rod.
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BBC Children In Need
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Thanksgiving DayAmericans celebrate the harvest season, often eating a family meal including turkey and pumpkin pie.
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Eid-al-AdhaThe festival marks the end of the Hajj (holy pilgrimage to Mecca). 1922, Opening of Tutankhamun's tomb
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Start of AdventThe start of the Christian year and the Chrisitan Church New Year.
Four Sundays before Christmas.
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St Andrew's Day, ScotlandSaint Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland.
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