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September 14

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SEPTEMBER 14 — Holy Cross Day.

29 — Michaelmas Day (Saint Michael and All Angels).

Ocrointa 18 — Saint Luke.

25 — saint Crispin. NOVEMBER 1 — All Saints.

2 — All Souls.

11 — Saint Martin (Martinmas).

23 — Saint Clement. 25 — Saint Catherine.

30 — Saint Andrew (Scottish National Day). DECEMBER 6 — Saint Nicholas.

21 — Saint Thomas.

24 — Christmas Eve.

25 — Christmas Day (Yuletide).

26 — Saint Stephen.

28 — Ctuldermas Day (Holy Innocents).

31 — Last Night of the Old Year.

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